I suggest you start off the weekend on Friday afternoon at the Armenian Museum of America to see their current exhibit of art by Varujan Boghosian. What an interesting mix of media he uses, including painting and collage! A Saturday morning trip to the Revival Café will not only include the requisite espresso or tea drinks, but also some music played by Jamie Kallestad, a local folk musician. If you’re feeling more contemplative than social Saturday morning, try out the Morning Writes workshop at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Saturday night, head to Conley’s Pub & Grill for a dance night with a live DJ. We don’t have a lot of dancing spots in town, so be sure to take advantage of this night at Conley’s. On Sunday, take your tired danced-out legs to free tours of two old Watertown homes where you can learn about how people lived in town in the 17th and 18th centuries. I wonder if they had dancing spots in town back then.
FRAGMENTS OF MEMORY: THE ART AND LEGACY OF VARUJAN BOGHOSIAN
Thursday-Sunday, June 12-15, 12-6 p.m.
Armenian Museum of America, 65 Main St.
An exhibition to celebrate the life and legacy of Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020), an American artist renowned for his unique approach to mixed media, collage, and assemblage. The exhibition will highlight his exploration of memory, history, culture, and personal identity. Boghosian’s work often combined historical references, personal symbolism, and a keen sense of narrative, inviting viewers to interpret each piece as a multifaceted story. The show is curated by Ryann Casey. Admission is free for members, $15 for nonmembers, and $5 for students and seniors.
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JAMIE KALLESTAD, FOLK AND AMERICANA MUSIC SHOW
Saturday June 14, 10 a.m.
Revival Café, 99 Coolidge Ave.
Scoot over to the Revival Café this Saturday morning for an Earl Grey latte, overnight oats, a salt and pepper biscuit, a Greek yogurt parfait or one of their bagelicious sandwiches. At 10, Jamie Kallestad, a local musician and a member of the library staff, will be entertaining the diners with folk and Americana music.
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MORNING WRITES at MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY
Saturday, June 14, 10-11:15 a.m.
580 Mt. Auburn St.
Morning Writes at Mount Auburn will help you jumpstart a new creative practice or re-energize your existing routine. Recharge your imagination. Shift your perspective. Nurture your creativity in nature. MORNING WRITES is an informal writing time and a chance to meet up with other creative thinkers. Each session will begin with a few writing prompts to get you started, followed by 30-40 minutes of writing time. Time permitting, folks will then be invited to share a portion of their writing with the group. Bring paper, a writing utensil, a laptop, and whatever else you need to write.
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FREESTYLE DANCE PARTY
Saturday, June 15, 9 p.m.
Conley’s Pub & Grill, 164 Belmont St.
DJ Tony D brings the hot beats with a freestyle dance party at Conley’s Pub & Grill. He will be spinning until closing. With signature drinks, no cover, good people and great energy, whether you’re dancing, vibing, or just living for the late-night stories. Conley’s is where it all goes down.
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TOUR THE TWO OLDEST HOUSES IN WATERTOWN
Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Browne House, 562 Main St. and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. at the Edmund Fowle House, 28 Marshall St.
The Historical Society of Watertown joins forces with Historic New England to offer tours of the two oldest houses in Watertown on the same day. The Browne House was built circa 1698, and the Edmund Fowle House was built in 1772. Tours will be free on this day at both sites for Watertown residents at set times on the hour.
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