This Friday evening, you are either going to be very busy or you have to make some difficult choices. Because it’s early, if you aren’t working late, you can catch the Watertown field hockey game at Victory Field. All Watertownians should know that we are known statewide as having an outstanding field hockey team. Then there are two film choices, Beetlejuice and a pajama party, or the International Indian Film festival of Boston. You could don your sari for the Indian film festival or your dino pjs at the Majestic 7. On Saturday morning, head to the library to make Chinese lanterns for the mid-Autumn festival, which takes place on September 15-17. Further Chinese culture could be enjoyed with free Shuai Jiao martial arts clinics on Saturday or take a day-long seminar at Wu An martial arts.
WATERTOWN FIELD HOCKEY GAME vs. Burlington High School
Friday, Sept. 13, 4:15 p.m.
Victory Field, 40 Orchard St.
Check out this Friday late afternoon field hockey game at Victory Field. Last year’s varsity team were state champions. Coach Eileen Donahue, also a Watertown teacher, has developed state champion teams time and time again. Watertown offers middle school field hockey and Donahue’s Saturday youth clinics and summer camps give Watertown girls a strong head start. Go take a look! (The photo is of the 2023 state champion team.)
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LANTERN PAINTING FOR MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St.
The Chinese American Association of Watertown invites you to share in the Chinese cultural tradition of lantern paining (no artistic skills necessary) and to hear stories of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Chinese American Association of Watertown is dedicated to fostering cultural unity, community empowerment, and social integration for individuals of Chinese heritage in the Watertown area.
The 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival will take place on Tuesday September 17, which is the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar that traditionally coincides with the end of summer harvest. Come learn about the various traditions and make your own lantern for the festival!
Please note:
- Please register once per family/household. Families, guardians with kids, and households will work on one lantern together to take home.
- This event is being offered a second time on Saturday morning. Please only sign up for one session as spots are limited.
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CHINESE WRESTLING SEMINAR – SHUAI JIAO
Free clinics and demonstrations on Saturday, Sept. 14, Seminar on Sunday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
55 Mt Auburn St. at Wu An Martial Arts
As part of their grand opening celebrations, they will be hosting a Shuai Jiao seminar. Shuai Jiao is a jacketed style of Chinese wresting developed from traditional Manchu and Mongolian wrestling. While there are many distinct differences, Shuai Jiao is most commonly compared to Judo, and emphasizes throws, takedowns, and various grappling techniques.
This workshop is designed to accommodate all levels and backgrounds, and will provide a comprehensive introduction to basic principles and strategies of grip fighting in Shuai Jiao and techniques found within Shuai Jiao practice. Whether you’re looking to improve your standup wrestling game, enhance your mental focus, or just want to try a new physical activity, we encourage you to come experience this unique style of wrestling through immersive and hands-on training. $120 for the day-long seminar.
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INDIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF BOSTON, OPENING NIGHT
Friday, Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m. (The festival goes all weekend)
Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St.
Presenting the eagerly anticipated occasion of the year, the 7th India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB 2024) has arrived, and once again, White Feather Creations is set to dazzle you with even more star-studded allure. This time around, the lineup boasts an extraordinary array of films from across the world, showcasing some of the industry’s biggest names. $75 per ticket. Dinner buffet is included.
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BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE PAJAMA AND CEREAL PARTY
Friday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m.
Majestic 7, 81 Arsenal Yards Blvd.
Get ready for a spooky Friday the 13th at our Pajamas & Cereal Event featuring “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”! On Friday, September 13, at 8:00 PM, dive into the eerie world of Beetlejuice in your coziest PJs. Your ticket includes a small popcorn, cold cereal & milk—because breakfast for dinner is always a good idea, especially with some supernatural antics! Doors open at 7:30 PM, so grab your friends for a night of chills, thrills, and tasty treats. It’s showtime!
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