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A Celebration 250 Years in the Making: Watertown’s Treaty Day 2026

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The 2010 Reenactment of Signing of Treaty of Watertown at the Edmund Fowle House. (Courtesy of Historical Society. of Watertown)

In the days after the former 13 colonies declared their independence from Britain 250 years ago, Watertown had a moment. The town outside Boston became the center of government in Massachusetts, and two historic firsts took place right near Watertown Square. However, these occasions got lost in the ether somewhere between George Washington and George H.W. Bush.

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Armenian Architect and Artist Giving Illustrated Talk at Watertown Library

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The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:

Join authors Rouben and Liz Simonian for an immersion into Art and Architecture, Geography and Genealogy through Rouben Simonian’s memoir of an Armenian architect’s legacy, “Uncharted Canvas: A Journey through Beirut, Brussels, and Beyond.” The event will take place on Thursday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library in collaboration with the Armenian Museum of America and the Hamazkayin Boston Chapter. The evening will include a slideshow of Rouben’s paintings. Signed books will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the Armenian Museum of America. In his memoir, Rouben shares the inspiring story of his Armenian heritage and his transformative journey from childhood in Beirut to a successful architecture career in America.

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Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July

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The Watertown Arts Market is still about a month away, but on two weekends in July there will be pop-up arts markets in Watertown Square featuring local artists and musicians. The Watertown Business Coalition, the City of Watertown and the Watertown Cultural Council teamed up to put on the Art Pop Ups in the heart of Watertown Square. On Saturday, July 11 and 25 from 3-7 p.m. several artists will have tables, and musicians will play on Merchants Row, the space next to CVS (27 Main St.)

Local visual artists will have original artwork for sale, and live acoustic musicians will entertain. The Art Pop Ups are free and open to all. “This pop-up experience is the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon!”

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This Week’s Summer Concert Features New Orleans Music

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Watertown’s Summer Concert Series continues this week with the Soggy Po Boys. The City of Watetown provided the following details:

The Soggy Po Boys, native to New England, have quickly become an institution. They are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond, playing at concert halls and street corners; music festivals and burlesque festivals; bars and libraries, wherever the party requires. Part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it’s celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes, from the street to the theater.Be sure to bring a blanket or chair! Wednesday, July 8, 6:30-8 p.m.Saltonstall Park, 149 Main St.

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World Cup Watch Parties Planned at Armenian Cultural & Educational Center

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Four watch parties on three days will be hosted in Watertown by the Armenian Cultural & Educational Center. The ACEC, located at 47 Nichols Ave., will host watch parties for two quarterfinal games on Saturday, July 11 (5 p.m. and 9 p.m.), the third place match on Sunday, July 18 at 5 p.m., and the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m.

Games will be shown on big-screen TVs with comfortable seating. Tickets cost $5 per match and include food and drink. Proceeds benefit the ACEC Charitable Fund. Register by clicking here.

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COMIC: See How Small Saves Spends the Fourth of July

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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.”