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Register to Perform in, Host Musicians in Watertown Porchfest; Deadline Approaching

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Porchfest:

Watertown Porchfest will return to porches, lawns, and driveways on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, with extended hours from 12-6 p.m.! Last year, Watertown residents and organizations had over 70 locations and hosted over 150 performance groups, bringing music to an estimated audience of 1500 people. Registration for venues (“porches”) and performers will close on April 25th. If you are undecided or for more information, check out the details online at www.watertownporchfest.org. It is free to register and free to attend the event. Porchfest is an afternoon of free music (and other performances) performed outside of people’s homes – on porches, patios, driveways, and lawns. Businesses and organizations are welcome to host too.

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Watertown Filmmaker’s Documentary “Recovery City” Showing at West Newton Cinema

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The documentary, Recovery City, directed by Watertown filmmaker Lisa Olivieri will be screening at West Newton Cinema on April 25 at 6:30 PM as part of the Local Spotlight Series. There will be a Q&A with Olivieri and the film’s participants following the film. See more information about the film provided by the Recovery City Team. “This is a film about women in recovery. This is the comeback story.” Watertown-based filmmaker Lisa Olivieri is thrilled to announce that her latest documentary, Recovery City, will be screening at the West Newton Cinema as part of the Local Spotlight Series.

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WEEKEND FUN: Shakespeare, Egg Hunt, Passover Seder, Art Bike Ride, Music

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ASP’s production of “Midsummer’s Night Dream” begins its run at the Mosesian Center for the Arts this weekend. Let’s start this weekend laughing along with Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Mosesian on Friday night. Then Saturday morning, should you have a young one in tow, get in the spring frame of mind with an egg hunt at the Brigham House. Saturday and Sunday evening there are community Seders for the beginning of Passover, the Jewish holiday that celebrates freedom and justice. Sunday morning hop on your bike and head to City Hall for a group bike tour of the town’s YardArt. There is an incredible range of artistic displays in people’s front yards.

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YardArt Watertown Hosts Artworks & Events Through April

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The following announcement was provided by YardArt Watertown:

YardArt, a month-long outdoor citywide art exhibition taking place in Watertown, has returned for a fifth year this April. Nearly one hundred artworks are on display at homes throughout the city and in public exhibitions at Commander’s Mansion and Gore Place. YardArt is a community celebration of the inventiveness and the creativity in us all. Displayed pieces showcase the work of professionals, amateurs, hobbyists, adults, children, and students of all ages. Works include sculptures, mobiles, painted and covered materials, lighting displays, and art of all types and sizes.

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Catch the 12th Annual Watertown MusicFest on April 11

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Watertown MusicFest will be held at Watertown Middle School on April 11, with musicians of different ages and a wide variety of styles. See more in the announcement from the Friends of Watertown Music below. Friends of Watertown Music invites you to our 12th Annual MusicFest this Friday, April 11th. Doors open at 5:15 pm and performances start promptly at 5:30 pm! Come celebrate music with us!

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Actor Will Share Stories from “The Godfather,” at Event Also Featuring Jazz & Italian Dinner

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The following announcement was provided by event organizer, Spajazzy:

Prepare for an unforgettable evening with Gianni Russo, the iconic Carlo Rizzi from “The Godfather” I and II, as he brings his captivating show, “Untold Stories from the Hollywood Godfather,” to the Sons of Italy in Watertown, MA, on Friday, May 2, 2025. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show beginning at 7:30 PM. This unique event offers a rare glimpse into the life and career of a Hollywood legend. Gianni Russo will share exclusive anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal experiences from his time working on one of cinema’s most celebrated franchises, as well as his broader career as an author, movie star, and entertainer. Attendees can expect a dynamic performance featuring engaging storytelling, memorable video clips, and live musical performances.

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Two Plays Coming to Watertown in Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s 2025-26 Season

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The 2025-26 season for Actors’ Shakespeare Project features three plays, two of which will go on stage at Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts. See details in the announcement from the theater company below. Actors’ Shakespeare Project is proud to announce our 2025-26 Season line-up. We hope you’ll join us for three masterpieces of literature that invite audiences and artists to reflect on how narratives shape identity, and how art can dismantle the walls that confine us.These three productions form a tapestry of defiance: Macbeth exposes the mechanics of control. Little Women redefines who gets to tell their story. Gem of the Ocean reclaims marginalized histories.Our current season — wrapping up with A Midsummer Night’s Dream this month — has been one of our biggest and most successful yet, with our momentous move to Watertown ushering in a new era for ASP, and new opportunities on the horizon.The best way to help ASP continue to build on this success is becoming a subscriber today. Subscribers never pay ticket fees, can switch their seats at any time free of charge, and save up to 30% on single ticket prices.

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Small Saves Balances School with Hockey in This Week’s Comic

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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.”