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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.”
It’s mid-June and there’s a lot going on this weekend in town June 19 isn’t on the weekend, but the celebration of Juneteenth is! If you are a gardener, there’s a way to share your plants that have multiplied, and at the same time receive more for free at the Plant and Seed Swap at the library. If you are celebrating Father’s Day, you can take your dad to a whiskey tasting at Arsenal Yards or to a celebration of Mediterranean food and music at the Armenian Cultural and Education Center. For the younger set a performance of Fiddler on the Roof by the Watertown Children’s Theater is sure to bring lots of smiles.
WATERTOWN’S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONSunday, June 16, 2-4 p.m.114 Riverside St.This will be the fourth annual Juneteenth celebration in Watertown. There will be music, crafts, a dance party, and a kids’ book reading.
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.”
Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. This is the time of year for counting herring at the Watertown Dam, and they always need volunteers to do that! (Sign up here!) The Charles River Watershed Association has created a new festival to celebrate these special local fish. There’s fun to be had and much to learn about the fish, the dam, and the river.
Pro wrestling will be coming to Watertown on Saturday night,. If you would rather work on your step count while exploring beautiful Mt.
The City of Watertown sent out the following information:
Tickets are available to purchase for guests ages 21+ for “A Tipsy Tea Party” on June 23, 2024 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Avenue! Visit www.WatertownPride.com for more event information and the link to order tickets. INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET:
Brunch bites and teaTarot card readingsLive entertainmentGin tastingFree parking
Entertainment Featuring:
Event Emcee Killah Croc
Drag Performance by Hazel Aphrodite
Performance by Jean Sequins
Psychic readings by NJP TAROT
The Mosesian Center for the Arts has a wide variety of events this June, from concerts to plays to visual art exhibits, plus a community event and arts classes. The MCA provided the following information:
Earfull at Branch Line | June 11, 18 & 25
This performance series features writers and musicians doing their respective things. Writers read from their new books, or about-to-be books, or right from their crumpled-up notes. Musicians range from harpists to hornblowers, from solo songwriters to full-on rock bands. Join for food & drink on the Branch Line patio, great readings and performances, and time between acts to socialize.
Fork & Shoe Theatre Co-op presents Café du Cheap Artiste: PRESIDENTS | June 8
Cafe du Cheap Artiste is a performance open mic/cabaret presented in a variety of spaces.
Watertown’s St. James Armenian Church’s Armenian Festival will take place on Sunday, June 9 from noon to 5 p.m.
The St. James festival page included the following information:
Join Us on the St. James Grounds! Rain or shine!
Valyn Lyric Turner gives her acceptance speech after winning the Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play, Small Theater for her role in “A Raisin in the Sun.” (Photo by Nile Scott Studios)
Watertown-based New Repertory Theatre closed its doors in 2023, but the company’s final season earned accolades at the recent Elliot Norton Awards in Boston. The following announcement was provided by Maria Hendricks, one of the former Resident Artists/Co-Artistic Directors at New Rep.
New Repertory Theatre’s final season went out with a bang as its productions were celebrated at the esteemed 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, held at The Huntington Theater on May 20. As one of the Greater Boston area’s premiere mid-sized regional theater companies for 40 years, it was especially gratifying for the company to receive such meaningful recognition as it ended its run. New Rep received 7 Nominations:
• Outstanding Production, Small Theater – A Raisin in the Sun
• Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play, Small Theater – Damon Singletary – A Raisin in the Sun
• Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play, Small Theater – Valyn Lyric Turner – A Raisin in the Sun
• Outstanding Director, Small Theater – Lois Roach – A Raisin in the Sun
• Outstanding Director, Small Theater – Pascale Florestal – Diaspora!