It’s looking like a sunny and entertaining weekend in town! The slower summer weekends are past, and our event venues are definitely in the eventing mood. I’m sorry to tell you that the New England AcroFest is sold out (Give that a search if you haven’t heard of it.), but there is more enjoyment to be had. Why wait for October to celebrate Oktoberfest? The Mighty Squirrel Brewery will be at it all weekend, including a stein holding competition on Friday evening and an oompah band on Saturday afternoon. Or a sunny Saturday afternoon might take you to Arsenal Park for the annual Armenian BBQ. Feeling like some entertainment for the whole family? There’s a magician puppeteer putting on Good News Gus! at the Mosesian Sunday afternoon. Mount Auburn Cemetery is offering a Forest Bathing experience for a peaceful meditative time surrounded by their majestic trees. Finally, for those who love getting out on the ice, consider developing some new or improved hockey skills this and future Sunday evenings at the hockey skills clinic at the Watertown ice rink.
MIGHTY SQUIRREL OKTOBERFEST-IVITIES
Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21
Mighty Squirrel Brewery, 102 Arsenal Yards Blvd.
The Mighty Squirrel Brewery starts the weekend with a stein holding contest from 7-8 p.m. on Friday. Can you outlast the competition by holding a full stein of beer in an outstretched arm for the longest time? On Saturday the Tubafrau Hofbrau Band will entertain you with their lively oompah music from 2-5 p.m. All weekend there will be food specials, and of course, German beer.
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PPHL ADULT SUNDAY NIGHT SKILLS CLINIC and SCRIMMAGE
Sunday, Sept. 21, 8:15 p.m.
John A. Ryan Arena, 1 Paramount Pl.
Join in this fall for Sunday night skills clinics and scrimmage hosted by the Power Play Hockey League. This is your chance to elevate your game with focused skills training followed by a fun scrimmage. The clinic is co-ed, 18+ unless with a parent or guardian and pre-approved by PPHL. All skill levels are welcome, but this program will be geared towards newer and novice level players. Coaches will attempt to provide drills to challenge all levels. Goalies are free and welcome to come out, but please register first under the goalie registration
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THE ARMENIAN SOCIETY OF BOSTON’S SUMMER BBQ
Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arsenal Park
Watertown is the heart of the Armenian community in Massachusetts. Head on over to Arsenal park on Saturday for the annual Armenian BBQ to celebrate it. There will be Armenian music, family activities, burgers and chicken sandwiches.
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GOOD NEWS GUS!, A PUPPET SHOW FOR THE FAMILY
Sunday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m.
Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St.
Good News Gus! is a puppet show by the multi-talented Harry Lacoste, a singer, magician, puppeteer, and all-around joy-bringer, this high-energy performance features music, magic, and heartwarming laughs with his lovable puppet pal, Gus. With a background that includes years of entertaining children across the country, Harry brings a special kind of sparkle to every show. Don’t miss this interactive, feel-good event that’s perfect for kids – and kids at heart!
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FOREST BATHING
Sunday, Sept. 20, 10-11:30 a.m.
Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St.
Join guest guide Stefanie Haug (LICSW) as you explore Mount Auburn Cemetery by slowing down, being attentive to nature with all senses, and deepening appreciation for this special slice of our Watertown and Cambridge neighborhood. The Forest Bathing experience will include simple warm-up movements, a natural history of the area, guided breathing and centering awareness, mindful walking with sensory activities, and finding your nature meditation/sit spot. Bring comfortable clothing, walking shoes, small mat or towel to sit on, water. Check-in for the experience will be outside Story Chapel. $17 for members, $22 cost for nonmembers.
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