Boston Lyric Opera and Hibernian Hall partner to present “Street Stage,” a free, spontaneous multicultural performance on August 17 at Madison Park in Roxbury.

An ode to cultures from around the world, the show includes arias from Europe and America from Boston Lyric Opera, followed by a dynamic performance by Afro-Latin American percussionist Cornell Coley. The day ends with a dance party – and sodas from Lime Life.

“We want to celebrate our similarities and differences,” said Haris Lefteri, creative director of Hibernian Hall. “Plus, they can try great lemonade.”

The dance party portion of the event is led by West African group Akwaaba Ensemble. Lefteri suggested bringing dance shoes.

The event also gives artists the opportunity to showcase their craft to new audiences.

“I think it’s really important for any artist to have the opportunity to perform in front of an audience that may have never heard them before,” said Angela Yam, an opera singer who performed “I Got Rhythm” live. Boston Public Radio“It reminds me of the first time I fell in love with opera – it was something as spontaneous as attending a performance.”

Lefteri said Boston Public RadioThe mission and purpose of the event is to “bring the community together and find a space for our residents to share their culture and continue to grow that culture.”

The Boston Lyric Opera and Hibernian Hall also continue this mission with their year-round youth programs.

“Next year will be the 15th year that ‘Create Your Own Opera’ will be a program in the Boston public school system and the greater Boston area,” said Bradley Vernatter, CEO and general director of the Boston Lyric Opera. “Young people from second grade through high school develop their own ideas, their own libretti and lyrics, their own compositions, all the way up to the production, rehearsal and performance of the piece.”

Vernatter said over 500 students participated in the programming.