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WEEKEND FUN: Persian New Year, Armenian & Irish Music, Historical Event, National Tamale Day

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Our bulbs are pushing their way up out of the warming gardens to tell us that spring is here. On Saturday morning, the spring celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, will be at the library for all to enjoy. There is music to go along with the springing of spring, a concert of an Armenian trio at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Friday, and a folk music concert on Saturday night at the Canadian American Club. On Sunday, it will be time for some history focused learning, with a talk on Watertown’s patriot printer, Benjamin Edes, whose printing press apparently affected the course of the Revolutionary War. After the talk, if you’re feeling hungry, head to the Condesa Restaurant to dig into a plate of steaming tamales for National Tamale Day.

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WEEKEND FUN: Sci-Fi Movie, Children’s Theater, Interactive Art Workshop, Pint-Sized Yoga & More

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If I were you, I would start this weekend at the movies. Mickey 17 is playing at the Majestic 7, and it’s worth a trip. It’s a unique sci-fi story with a captivating plot. If you have children in tow, however, the Watertown Children’s Theatre musical, Finding Nemo, would be a fun alternative for a weekend theater show. On Saturday afternoon, the muralist and painter, Bren Bataclan, is teaching a hands-on art workshop at the library. Art is a great escape from the world’s troubles.

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WEEKEND FUN: Play at the Mosesian, Playoff Hockey, St. Pat’s Celebrations, International Women’s Day Lunch

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The Boston Gold Kings host the Holyoke Papermen in a playoff game at John A. Ryan Arena on Saturday. This is going to be a happy, celebratory kind of weekend in town. Watertown is a wonderful mix of cultures, religions, sports fans and cuisines, so let’s get out and have fun with it all. The play starts on Friday evening at the Mosesian Center. It’s called “When Gandhi and Mohammed Meet,” about an interfaith marriage. Saturday is hopping, with a hockey game at our skating rink in the evening, or you can chow down on some corned beef and cabbage as well as taste many versions of Irish soda bread (or join the competition yourself) that evening at St.

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WEEKEND FUN: Longfellow’s Birthday, WHS Musical, Creative Chats, Tequila Tasting & Concert

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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.

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WEEKEND FUN: Art Exhibit, Drop in at Hatch, Margaritas, Greek Food & Dance, Yoga

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“Is the Price Right” by Juliana Borgiani Geiger is one of the pieces at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Brrrrr. It has been a chilly February. My recommendations for this week are all indoors, though getting out for a brisk walk in the sun is wonderful as well. On Friday, how about catching the last day of an art show at the Mosesian, one that focuses on the ecology of our planet.

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Weekend Fun: Valentine Dinners, Owls, Gardening & Magic

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It’s Valentine’s Day on Friday, so if you feel like celebrating with your sweetie by going out for a special multi-course meal, I have found three in Watertown that look quite wonderful, Red Lentil, Ravello and Cha Yen (get your reservations!). Saturday morning, whether single or coupled, there is a workshop at Watertown Center for the Healing Arts on how to improve communication with a partner or a date. Perhaps it would come in handy if you had any trouble the night before. 

If you would just as soon forget that it’s a day to celebrate Cupid, you might want to head over to Mt. Auburn Cemetery Saturday for a show about owls. I went last year and it’s fascinating and educational for all ages. There are three starting times.

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WEEKEND FUN: Rock Climbing, Pole Flying, Hockey Cancer Fundraiser, Kid’s Concert & More

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What a range of activities Watertown is offering this weekend! Yes, it’s Super Bowl weekend, but there’s so much more. There’s a great mix of opportunities to get out and be physically active, a rock climbing competition on Friday evening and adult and child pole flying on Sunday morning. Take in a hockey cancer benefit presented by the Boston Gold Kings on Saturday evening. If you’d like to stretch your vocal chords a little bit, head to the library on Saturday morning with your young child or grandchild for a singalong with Matt Heaton. A local gallery will hold a reception for its new show featuring works inspired by Maine and New Mexico.

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WEEKEND FUN: Running Club, Children’s Theatre, Yoga, Pottery Class

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I heard a story on the radio yesterday about the health effects of socializing regularly in local community groups. Don’t trust my memory, but I believe they said that the probability of getting dementia is decreased simply by being among your neighbors. So this weekend, keep that in mind when you are choosing between running solo or in a group, doing yoga with Youtube or in a group class. I recommend choosing to play with others. 

Sure it’s a little cold out, but joining a group will motivate you to run more regularly (and no dementia!). Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. you can run and meet neighbors with the Watertown Running Club. Rest up after the run while you help out at the library to set up their seed library.