This weekend I’ve decided to only include activities that are free, and what interesting ones there are! On Friday morning, should you not be working, there is a community chat at the Mosesian Center for creative people of all types this week featuring a singer/songwriter. Catch the Watertown High School Musical this weekend. Friday evening, there is a very unique tasting at Gordon’s Fine Wine. Now is your chance to see what Chica Chida Peanut Butter Agave Spirit tastes like. Aren’t you curious? On Saturday, Mt. Auburn Cemetery will celebrate the birthday of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (which is Feb. 27) by reading historic poetry of the Revolutionary War period, eating birthday cake, and visiting his grave site. Then on Sunday, head back to the library, for what looks like a fabulous concert with Grace Givertz, a multi-instrumentalist whose music is a mix of folk, Americana and indie rock.
While these activities are all free, please note that most of them require attendees to register in advance.
CREATIVE CHATS
Friday, Feb. 28, 8 a.m.
Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St.
This event is a way to gather creative people face-to-face to mingle, hear a featured conversation on the topic of creativity and the creative life, and then engage in the conversation themselves in small groups. Come to get inspired, to reflect, and to connect. All people interested in creativity are welcome. There will be coffee and light bites to perk up those non-morning types too! The featured conversation with Jamie Kallestad starts at 8:45 a.m. Matt Hanna of Little Local Conversations will lead a talk with Kallestad, a singer/songwriter and the Communications and Design Specialist for the Watertown Free Public Library. They’ll chat around a topic that Jamie has been spending time pondering on within the topic of creativity and the creative life. Free.
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TASTING OF CHICA CHIDA PEANUT BUTTER AGAVE SPIRIT
Friday, Feb. 28, 5-7 p.m
GORDON’S FINE WINE, 92 Arsenal Yards Blvd.
Do you like peanut butter? Do you like tequila? Then why wouldn’t you like them together? Drop by Gordon’s to get a taste of this unique tequila, made in Santiago de Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.
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ANYTHING GOES Presented by WHS Performing Arts
Friday-Sunday, Feb. 28-March 2, Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St.
This year’s Watertown High School Musical, Anything Goes, will go on stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Come enjoy an evening of live musical comedy performed by the students of Watertown High School. Anything Goes is a story of laughter and love with a little intrigue to boat (boot!). The show is presented in two acts with a 15-minute intermission. Seating is general admission. Tickets are $10. Students are free. Students have been working hard, and they are excited to perform!
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LONGFELLOW BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St.
Commemorate the 218th anniversary of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s birth and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a special community reading. They are inviting the public to read Longfellow’s best-loved poems reflecting on the Revolutionary period and the power of historical memory. After a brief overview of Longfellow’s historical works by staff from Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS, enjoy a unique reading of these powerful poems – from Paul Revere’s Ride to A Psalm of Life.
Sign up to read a poem, or just go to enjoy these classic works and reflect on the anniversary. The reading will be followed by birthday cake and, weather permitting, a visit to the Longfellow family tomb for a brief wreath laying ceremony. This program is presented by Mount Auburn Cemetery and Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site. Free.
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WINTER CONCERT – GRACE GIVERTZ
Sunday, March 2, 2-3 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St. First floor
Hailing from the sunshine state of Florida, Grace Givertz captivates audiences with her indie folk compositions, blending earworm melodies with heartfelt storytelling. As a multi-instrumentalist, she infuses her music with a diverse array of sounds, weaving folk, Americana, and indie rock into a tapestry uniquely her own.
In a groundbreaking move, Givertz is currently working on her sophomore album, which exclusively features BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or disabled musicians. This collaborative effort not only amplifies underrepresented voices but also underscores her commitment to inclusivity and diversity within the music industry.
Givertz’s talent shines bright, earning her acclaim for her captivating performances. She’s been nominated for Boston Music Awards and received the City of Boston’s Extraordinary Women Award for her contributions to music and community. Grace Givertz’s melodies resonate as beacons of authenticity, illuminating the indie folk landscape and reminding us of the enduring power of storytelling through song.
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