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WEEKEND FUN: Children’s Theater, Author Talk on Revolutionary War Spy, Craft Fair, Veterans Day Luncheon

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This weekend in Watertown starts off with a fundraising event at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. It will be a lively community gathering and set of performances to collect funds in support of children participating in Watertown Children’s Theatre and art programs at the Mosesian. There are door prizes to win too! In anticipation of the holidays, Saturday there will be a crafts fair at Gore Place.  Think about supporting local artists when gift shopping this season! Also on Saturday afternoon, history buffs can enjoy an author’s talk about the trial of a Watertown Revolutionary War spy, presented by J.L. Bell.

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WEEKEND FUN: Armenian Bazaar, Zine Fest, Comedy, Deep Listening Experience, Audio-Visual Exhibit

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Mount Auburn Cemetery’s Artist-in-Residence Lia Pikus

This weekend’s fun starts on Friday with the St. James Armenian Church’s 78th annual bazaar. Go grab some shish, losh or chicken kabobs while your kids get face painted and you pick up your raffle winnings. On Saturday starting at 11 the library is putting on their impressive Zine Fest. You can participate as a writer, reader or just if you are zine curious.

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WEEKEND FUN: Indigenous Peoples Celebration, Shakespeare, Eat Out in Coolidge Sq., Art Exhibit

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While all this work is going on building us a new improved Mt. Auburn St., let’s remember to support the shops and restaurants in Coolidge Square. I have heard from a few businesses that their clientele is down significantly, so let’s help them out! I highly recommend the brunch at Red Lentil. Take a look at their version of French toast!

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WEEKEND FUN: Orchestra of Armenia, Costume Making, Chat About Zines, Colonial Symbolism, Quabbin Film

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Yes, we are now in the month of Halloween, and children and adults alike are likely to be contemplating their costume plans. On Friday afternoon, the Hatch maker space is offering drop-in hours for help achieving your costume dreams. In the morning on Friday, there is a Creative Chat gathering with the focus on zines with Megan Ramette of the Watertown Zine Fest. Both Friday and Saturday at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, there is a late afternoon walk and talk about Colonial Cemetery Symbolism. It’s a perfectly beautiful season to stroll the cemetery while learning more about the gravestones and their history.

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WEEKEND FUN: Historic House Tour, National Drink Beer Day, Concert, Adult Craft

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Joseph Vasconi, left, and Haig Hovsepian will perform in the second “Music in Color” at the Armenian Museum of American in Watertown. The beautiful fall season is here, and this weekend you can celebrate it in some fun ways. Start on Friday evening at the Gore Estate with a Living in the Dark Tour of their historic home. They will show you what life was like before electricity lit up our homes. Then on Saturday evening, be sure to catch the violin concert at the Armenian Museum of America, featuring renowned violinist, Haig Hovsepian.

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WEEKEND FUN: Oktoberfest, Puppet Show, Armenian BBQ, Hockey & Forest Bathing

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It’s looking like a sunny and entertaining weekend in town! The slower summer weekends are past, and our event venues are definitely in the eventing mood. I’m sorry to tell you that the New England AcroFest is sold out (Give that a search if you haven’t heard of it.), but there is more enjoyment to be had. Why wait for October to celebrate Oktoberfest? The Mighty Squirrel Brewery will be at it all weekend, including a stein holding competition on Friday evening and an oompah band on Saturday afternoon.

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WEEKEND FUN: Grandparents Ice Cream Party, Art by Rock Musician, Meditation, Historical Society Events

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This weekend starts off with an ice cream party for grandparents at the Senior Center on Friday morning. (Yes, it’s OK, at least for some, to eat some ice cream before lunch today! It’s National Grandparents Day.) Mount Auburn Cemetery is holding a sunset sound meditation on Saturday at 5:30. It’s such a peaceful beautiful place for mediation. There are two events this Sunday put on by the Watertown Historical Society this weekend, a walking tour in the morning, and in the afternoon, a one-woman show, as Michele Gabrielson portrays Mercy Otis Owen, the first historian of the American Revolution at the library.

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WEEKEND FUN: Date Night at the Movies, Be Creative, Irish Food, Nepali Celebration

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It’s another summer weekend in Watertown, and I have an eclectic group of town activities for you. If you only work half a day on Friday or not at all, and you’re into making things with assisted technology, visit the Hatch Maker Space for their drop-in hours from 1-4 p.m. “The Naked Gun” movie at the Majestic 7 Theater is full of goofy laughs, and this Friday is date night at the Majestic. So go laugh! On date night, if you buy one popcorn and fountain drink, you’ll get another free. Our town is full of cultural festivals, and this weekend there is a Nepali one, Haritalika Teej on Saturday evening.