Let’s all go to Arsenal Park this weekend, or at least sometime soon to discover the newly renovated facilities. It provides residents of Watertown with a wonderful outdoor area for summer activities. I might even join the kids in the splash park on a hot day! But to start the weekend, on Friday evening the Hatch Maker Space has an LGBTQ+ drop-in time. It’s open for teens and adults. Saturday evening you could get your thrills watching the new Superman staring David Corenswet at the Majestic 7. If that puts you in the mood for dressing up, on Sunday go to the Jane Austen Garden Party at Gore Place, and step back into the 1700’s. There will be refreshments, music and games. Go have fun! See how art meets science at the reception for a new sculptural art installation.
VISIT ARSENAL PARK
Open 8:00 a.m. to dusk in the summer
485 Arsenal St.
Arsenal Park has undergone a major renovation, in fact, $10 million dollars’ worth of a rebuild, and has now reopened. Aside from the impressive playground area with huge slides, there is a splash pad, basketball courts, a skate park, pickle ball and tennis courts, and a community garden. For parties and cookouts, check out the picnic and grill area. Picnic table rentals begin in mid July. Go take a look! It’s a great place to play, for children and adults. There will be a ribbon cutting on the 15th at 4:00, but the park is open to go have fun right now.
To obtain a picnic table and grill permit, call the Recreation Department at 617-972-6494.
JANE AUSTEN GARDEN PARTY
Sunday, July 13, 2-4 p.m.
Gore Place, 52 Gore St.
Gore Place presents the Jane Austen Garden Party on the grounds of their beautiful 19th-century estate—a site fit for one of the celebrated author’s famous novels.
Your event ticket includes tea sandwiches and assorted patisseries provided by Vintage Tea & Cake Co., plus lemonade and iced tea (add a mini bottle of wine for $10 more). You’ll enjoy archery, lawn games, and a stroll through the fabulous Gore Mansion. Regency Period dress is encouraged!
The tea will be held under our spacious tent. Tables and chairs will be provided, but you may bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets if you wish. This event is intended for adults, but children 11 and up may attend. Tickets are $65, $55 for members.
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OPENING RECEPTION FOR “TANGLED CONNECTIONS”
Sunday, July 13th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Along the Community Path between Whites Avenue and Waverly Aveue
The City of Watertown’s Public Arts & Culture Committee is thrilled to announce the opening reception for “Tangled Connections,” a new sculptural art installation by local artist-scientists Leah Craig, Romi Kattelson, Amy Mertl, and Nicole Weber. All are invited to attend the reception on Sunday, July 13th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, near the intersection of the Linear Park path and Forest Street, along the Community Path between Whites Avenue and Waverly Avenue. In case of rain, the event may be canceled. Please contact the artists at almalm@gmail.com with any questions.
Tangled Connections is part of the Expert Pairings Series. See more details here.
LGBTQ+ Community Craft Night Drop-In
Friday, July 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Hatch Maker Space, 20 Summer St.
Drop in for a crafting evening with other LGBTQ+ folks at Hatch Makerspace! You don’t need any maker or crafting experience to participate, and all materials and tools are provided free of charge. This drop in event takes place during Hatch’s regular open hours and features an (optional) maker activity designed by the event’s facilitator to be fun for all skill levels. For adults and teens.
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CWX SUPERMAN
Starting Friday, July 11 evening showings at 7:05 and 10:05 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Majestic 7 Theater, 81 Arsenal Yards Blvd.
Experience the dawn of a new era in superhero storytelling with James Gunn’s Superman in CWX. This reimagined take on the iconic hero delves into Clark Kent’s struggle to balance his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing, portraying a Superman who embodies kindness and hope in a world that often views such virtues as outdated. Don’t miss your chance to witness the rebirth of the Man of Steel—catch Superman in CWX for a cinematic experience that soars beyond expectations.
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