Your (fill in the blank) Valentine

Name: Your (fill in the blank) Valentine
Start: 2026-02-15T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02116

Schedule

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02116 | Boston, MA

Opera meets Jazz in this lush, witty program where Puccini flirts with Gershwin, and timeless love songs get a new sparkle.
Join Boston area artists Yunona Tabala and Elijah Akindole for a Valentine’s night of soaring arias, swinging standards, and a few surprises along the way.

Elijah Akindolie, a first-generation Nigerian-American, is a multifaceted talent based in Boston, MA. Elijah is a true jack of all trades—actor, stuntman, athlete, model, multi-instrumentalist and more. With experience collaborating with A-listers and directors from all walks of life, he embodies the professionalism that defines his crafts. Some recent film and TV credits include 'Good Burger 2,' 'The Collaboration,' and Gravesend. For over a decade and a half, Elijah has been captivating audiences with his music; piano, guitar, drums, bass, and vocals. His performances cover a spectrum—from the dynamic world of Hamilton to the timeless tunes of Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Biggie Smalls and others. Learn more about Elijah and his upcoming engagements by visiting www.elijahakindolie.com

Yunona Tabala has been described as a “very expressive singer” with a voice of “marvelous clarity and bell-like quality,” Yunona Tabala is a Russian-American operatic soprano and instrumentalist based in Boston, MA. A strong believer in the healing power of music and storytelling, she is dedicated to sharing these gifts with audiences through opera and recital performances. Yunona feels a deep connection to the operatic repertoire of Bellini, Donizetti, Puccini, Verdi, and Mozart. Her recent roles include Pamina (Die Zauberflöte), Adina (L’elisir d’amore), and Violetta (La Traviata). She has performed with organizations such as MassOpera, Greater Worcester Opera, Voice of Iris Vocal Ensemble, Music On Site, Inc., and Florida Opera and Zarzuela, among others. In June 2023, she made her Carnegie Weill Recital Hall debut as an Honorable Mention recipient of the 2022 American Virtuoso International Music Competition. Learn more about Yunona and her upcoming projects at www.yunonatabala.org
FUN FACT:
Elijah and Yunona recently collaborated on several tracks for Elijah’s Christmas EP, A Classic Christmas, released in November 2024. Elijah was the lead vocalist and pianist, as well as the project manager and director, while Yunona contributed her violin playing to some of the tracks. The EP is available on all major streaming platforms.