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The art of Nina Nielsen will be at Storefront Art Projects in Watertown from Feb. 21 through March 28, 2026. An opening reception will be held Feb. 21, 1-4 p.m. See more information in the announcement from the gallery, below. Storefront Art Projects is proud to present a selection of Nina Nielsen’s recent paintings.
We all knew Nina Nielsen from the esteemed Nielsen Gallery which she ran for 40 years on Newbury Street.
I am guessing you are truly missing the extreme cold weather, so how about signing up to do a polar plunge at Arsenal Yards on Saturday? That will make you plenty cold again. It is a fund-raiser for the Special Olympics, and it should be almost as fun to watch as to actually take the plunge. After getting soaking wet there, you could head over to the library’s maker space to make a hand-sewn valentine sachet for your loved one. Our maker space is not all about high tech!
Director Shana Gozansky (center, left) addresses (from left) Aislinn Brophy, Chloe McFarlane, Olivia Fenton, and Kaila Pelton-Flavin in rehearsal for Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s “Little Women.” (Photo courtesy of Actors’ Shakespeare Project)
A modern adaptation of “Little Women” will hit the stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts from Feb. 5 to March 1. The Actors’ Shakespeare Project production is being directed by Watertown’s Shana Gozansky. Gozansky makes her debut with Actors’ Shakespeare Project (ASP) directing playwright Kate Hamill’s adaptation of the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
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Ritcey East will host Watertown Pride Mid-Season Events each month leading up to Watertown Pride 2026 in June. See details in the announcement from the Watertown Pride Committee, below. Feb. 10: Trivia
Prizes (donated by local businesses) will be awarded to winners of each round. March 10: Time Travel Tuesday
We’ll spin some tunes throwing back to the 80s and 90s and watch some Campy shows from that fabulous era.
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts continues its relaunched jazz series, Chords and Cocktails, with an evening of expressive jazz, lyrical storytelling, and world-class musicianship. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM, acclaimed vocalist Kris Adams is joined by legendary trumpeter, composer, and arranger Greg Hopkins, along with an ensemble of distinguished musicians, for an intimate performance in the Dinah Lane Theater. Known for her warm tone, emotional clarity, and deep connection to lyric and melody, Adams is a celebrated jazz vocalist and educator whose work bridges classic jazz traditions and contemporary expression. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory, she has performed internationally at festivals and venues across the United States and Europe, including Italy’s Fara Sabina Jazz Festival. Her recordings have been praised for their nuance, sensitivity, and musical honesty.
James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”
Rick Saunders, on keyboard, performs at the Watertown Arts Market, 2025. High School students can apply for the “Business of Music” internship created by the City of Watertown’s Public Arts & Culture program and the Watertown Fine & Performing Arts. See details below. The City of Watertown’s Public Arts & Culture program, in partnership with Watertown Fine & Performing Arts (WFPA), invites local high school students to apply for the 2026 “Business of Music” Internship. Specifically designed for Watertown students entering grades 10 through 12, this program pulls back the curtain on the professional music world.
You might all be feeling the need for some meditative time this weekend after last weekend’s doozy of a snow storm. If so, head over to Artemis Yoga on Saturday afternoon for a few free introductory classes. They can help you work out the kinks in your back from too much shoveling. Taking in an exhibition of art with the theme Contemporary Landscapes, might also be calming. The opening reception is on Thursday, but the show will be up until March, so it will be there for your enjoyment this weekend.
“Winter Wonderland of Winnings” by Eliza Brown is on display at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Contemporary Landscapes: From Observational to Symbolic Dates will be on display at the Mosesian Center for the Arts from Jan. 23 to March 6, 2026. See more info in the announcement from the MCA, below. Landscape in art is a broad theme that spans from depictions of the natural world to urban and industrial landscapes to the landscape as a symbolic representation.
