
Rebel Summer Party at Behind VA Shadows
On Sunday, Aug 3, the Behind VA Shadows gallery transformed Harvard Square into a lively celebration of art, music, and community for the Rebel Summer Party. The afternoon captured the gallery’s mission—to blend creativity, resilience, and connection—in a way that brought neighbors, artists, and performers together in the heart of Cambridge.
The event featured an unforgettable lineup: magician Joe Ledoux amazed the crowd with his blend of illusion and storytelling; DJ Cindie Xin set the tone with a vibrant summer soundtrack; and the Boston Art Podcast brought its own live conversations to the street. Guests also heard from Yolanda He Yang, who spoke about the gallery’s vision and its role as a platform for creativity and community. Artist Isola Murray rounded out the celebration with a creative photo booth that kept people smiling and engaged throughout the afternoon.
What made the Rebel Summer Party stand out wasn’t just the music, magic, or art—it was the sense of community. Guests connected through open mics, interactive art, and shared stories, all under the guiding message of the Rebel Behindvashadows series: Don’t wait for the “perfect” time to rebel—it doesn’t exist. The time to create and connect is now.
Located at 📍2 Linden St, Cambridge, MA 02138, Behind VA Shadows is more than a gallery—it’s a platform for voices, stories, and art to flourish. The Aug 3rd celebration made it clear: this is a space where creativity thrives, community grows, and everyone is invited to be part of the story.
Rebel Summer Party Memories
The photos below capture the energy and spirit of the day—from Joe Ledoux’s magic to DJ Cindie Xin’s beats, from Yolanda He Yang’s reflections on the gallery to the conversations hosted by the Boston Art Podcast, and the joyful photo booth moments with Isola Murray. Each image tells part of the story of a community coming together to celebrate art, expression, and connection in the heart of Harvard Square.
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