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Watertown Man Competing in Finals of American Ninja Warrior

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Matt D’Amico will compete in the finals of American Ninja Warrior on Aug. 25. (Instagram Photo)

NBC will air the finals of the 2025 American Ninja Warrior competition, and Watertown’s own Matt D’Amico is one of the 32 finalists. D’Amico has competed in America Ninja Warrior in previous years, and also is a member of the Boston Celtics Dunk Team, according to his Instagram page. The athletes take on a course that challenges strength, speed, and agility.

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Historical Society Hosting Revolution Walking Tour & Performance by Historic Re-enactor

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Historic interpreter Michele Gabrielson will do a live performance as Mercy Otis Warren on Sept. 7. (Courtesy Photo)

The public had two chances to take the Historical Society’s Watertown During the Revolution walking tour, and the Historical Society is also hosting an event with the Watertown Library with a live reading of American Calliope: Mercy Otis Warren & the Writings of a Revolutionary. See the announcements from the Historical Society below. Historic Tours

The Historical Society of Watertown invites you to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the fight for American Independence by taking a walking tour of “Watertown During the Revolution.”

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Small Saves’ Friends Try to Cheer Him Up 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.”

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Mount Auburn Cemetery Hosting Outdoor Film Screening

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The following announcement was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery:

The Coolidge returns to Mount Auburn Cemetery to present our popular Cemetery Cinema outdoor film program! This incredibly unique screening experience will take place at sunset on Tuesday, August 26 at the historic and beautiful Mount Auburn Cemetery. (Rain date: Wednesday, August 27). The evening begins with the area premiere of a new 4K restoration of The Sweet Hereafter, Atom Egoyan’s Oscar-nominated adaptation of Russell Banks’ novel about a small town reeling from a devastating tragedy. Our second feature is Errol Morris’ incredible debut documentary Gates of Heaven, which examines the devotions, emotions and at times, obsessions exhibited by animal lovers when a pet cemetery is moved to a new location.

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WEEKEND FUN: Date Night at the Movies, Be Creative, Irish Food, Nepali Celebration

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It’s another summer weekend in Watertown, and I have an eclectic group of town activities for you. If you only work half a day on Friday or not at all, and you’re into making things with assisted technology, visit the Hatch Maker Space for their drop-in hours from 1-4 p.m. “The Naked Gun” movie at the Majestic 7 Theater is full of goofy laughs, and this Friday is date night at the Majestic. So go laugh! On date night, if you buy one popcorn and fountain drink, you’ll get another free. Our town is full of cultural festivals, and this weekend there is a Nepali one, Haritalika Teej on Saturday evening.

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Musician, Artist Will Appear at Opening of His Exhibition at Armenian Museum of America

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On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Armenian Museum of America will welcome multi-talented artist Serj Tankian. Known for performing with the band System of a Down, Tankian will appear at the opening reception for the exhibition of his artwork at the Watertown-based museum. See more information provided by the AMA below. The Art of Disruption: The Art and Impact of Serj Tankian

Step into the world of Serj Tankian — musician, painter, poet, and activist—in this landmark biographical and multimedia exhibition inspired by his 2024 memoir Down with the System.

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Check Out the Latest Small Saves 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