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Weekend Fun: Valentine Dinners, Owls, Gardening & Magic

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It’s Valentine’s Day on Friday, so if you feel like celebrating with your sweetie by going out for a special multi-course meal, I have found three in Watertown that look quite wonderful, Red Lentil, Ravello and Cha Yen (get your reservations!). Saturday morning, whether single or coupled, there is a workshop at Watertown Center for the Healing Arts on how to improve communication with a partner or a date. Perhaps it would come in handy if you had any trouble the night before. 

If you would just as soon forget that it’s a day to celebrate Cupid, you might want to head over to Mt. Auburn Cemetery Saturday for a show about owls. I went last year and it’s fascinating and educational for all ages. There are three starting times.

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Chris Bohjalian to Launch His Newest Novel at Armenian Museum of America

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Chris Bohjalian (Photo by Victoria Brewer)

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

The Armenian Museum of America, in partnership with An Unlikely Story, is thrilled to announce A Conversation with Chris Bohjalian, for the launch of his latest novel The Jackal’s Mistress. Join us for an unforgettable evening on Tuesday, March 11 as Chris discusses his new book, shares behind-the-scenes insights, and signs copies of his work. This special event will be held at the Museum at 7:00 pm, offering an evening of literary excitement and historical conversation. The Armenian Museum is located at 65 Main Street, Watertown, MA. Chris will discuss The Jackal’s Mistress in a lively and thought-provoking discussion with Khatchig Mouradian, a Genocide scholar, lecturer at Columbia University, and the Armenian and Georgian Area Specialist at the Library of Congress.

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See This Week’s Small Saves Comic Strip

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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.”

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WEEKEND FUN: Rock Climbing, Pole Flying, Hockey Cancer Fundraiser, Kid’s Concert & More

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What a range of activities Watertown is offering this weekend! Yes, it’s Super Bowl weekend, but there’s so much more. There’s a great mix of opportunities to get out and be physically active, a rock climbing competition on Friday evening and adult and child pole flying on Sunday morning. Take in a hockey cancer benefit presented by the Boston Gold Kings on Saturday evening. If you’d like to stretch your vocal chords a little bit, head to the library on Saturday morning with your young child or grandchild for a singalong with Matt Heaton. A local gallery will hold a reception for its new show featuring works inspired by Maine and New Mexico.

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Artist’s Works from Maine and New Mexico on Show at Watertown Gallery

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The following information was provided by Storefront Art Projects:

Storefront Art Projects will host Lois Tarlow: Works on Paper from Maine and New Mexico beginning Feb. 8. Lois Tarlow (1928-2021) was a renowned artist, teacher, arts writer, and an early feminist force in the Boston art scene for over seven decades. Her ever-evolving work took her around the globe, including to Maine and New Mexico where she painted and led workshops. She worked large, on-site, and created a huge body of spectacular watercolor and pastel works on paper.

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Porchfest Returning to Watertown in May 2025

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The second annual Porchfest will return to Watertown this May. See more information in the announcement from the Porchfest Committee:

Watertown Porchfest will return to porches, lawns, and driveways on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with extended hours from 12-6 p.m.! Last year, Watertown residents and organizations had over 70 locations and hosted nearly 150 performance groups, bringing music to an estimated audience of 1500 people. Registration for venues (“porches”) and performers will open on February 3rd and close on April 25th . If you are undecided or for more information, check out the details online at www.watertownporchfest.org.

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Small Saves Goes Pizza Crazy in This Week’s Cartoon

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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.”

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See What Small Saves is Up to Now 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.”