Ignite: a celebration of global street food and fire

On August 11, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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To celebrate Union Square’s sizzling food landscape, the latest ArtsUnion event, Ignite, an evening of international eats, fire throwers, roving entertainment and a raucous celebration of global culture will be presented on Saturday, August 13, at 6:00 p.m. in Union Square.

There will be double the food vendors this year, including Pikliz International Kitchen (Haitian), Casa B (Latin American Tapas), India Palace, Union Square Donuts, and the Arts Council’s Nibble Culinary Entrepreneurs (Venezuelan arepas, among other edible delights).

Gracie’s Ice Creami will be doing Fluff Cones, along with ice cream and ice cream sandwiches. Try the Pokemango Hot Pepper flavor. You’ll also be able to graze on Brazilian BBQ while sipping freshly squeezed sugar cane juice, or perhaps a vegetarian Indian dosa is more up your alley. They’ve got you covered.

There will also be food demos, a Global Chip guessing game, food-related crafts for kids, the “Nose Olympics!” and many more foodie activities.

Beyond the global grazing opportunities, the Boston Circus Guild will dance with fire, there will be craft vendors and numerous performers, including Xuchipilli Folkloric Ballet, belly dancers, Taiko drummers and ukelele minstrels in the food court.

The festival will be illuminated in high style by Todd Sargent. From the global menu and fire to an 8-foot tiger head created by Pecan Nut, this festival guarantees thrills, international flavor – and a full stomach.

Suggested donation: $1.

ROAD CLOSURES:

Walk, bike or take public transport if at all possible. The stretch of Somerville Ave. that abuts the plaza will be partially closed; there will only be one lane of traffic going either way. Webster Ave. will be partially closed.

Rain date: Sunday, August 14 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

 

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