An entertaining start to this weekend is a trip to see the Watertown Children’s Theater production of Anastasia: The Musical on Friday evening or on Saturday. Then for lots of lighthearted fun, Saturday afternoon there is a Taskmaster (TV show) watching party at the library. It is a funny and tongue-in-cheek TV show that is perfect for group watching. I can hear the laughter now! Sunday in the late morning or afternoon there is a holiday gift shopping block party at Arsenal Yards. Get off your online shopping and shop in town instead while grooving on the DJ’s tunes and eating good food. Also outside on Sunday is the School of Rock Fall Fest with musical performances in Filippello Park. There will be interactive activities and one of my favorite things, an instrument petting zoo. If you feel more like staying inside, there is an organ concert on Sunday afternoon at the Armenian Memorial Church with David Von Baron from Harvard’s Memorial Church. A professional organ concert can be magical.
TASKMASTER WATCH PARTY: Season 20 Finale
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2-4:30 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St.
Calling all Taskmaster, fans of British comedy, and game show fans! Join others for an afternoon of grown-up silliness, solo tasks, and snacks before kicking off the season finale screening of your favorite (or new favorite) show. Taskmaster is a mischievous, unpredictable British panel show. Due to the wild antics performed by five comedians to impress the Taskmaster, the show does include some swearing and suggestive content. May not be suitable for all ages.
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SELECT MARKETS HOLIDAY BLOCK PARTY
Sunday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Arsenal Yards, 130 Arsenal Yards Blvd.
Select Markets and Arsenal Yards have partnered to bring you a huge holiday block party. Shop from over forty vendors offering holiday gifts, Y2K vintage items, DJ’s spinning throughout the day, and food stands from 15 Arsenal Yards restaurants.
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ORGAN CONCERT with Dr. David von Behren
Sunday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m.
Armenian Memorial Church, 32 Bigelow Ave.
Sunday afternoon there is a special concert highlighting the tonal versatility of the organ. The Armenian Memorial Churich is fortunate to have Dr. David von Behren, Assistant University Organist and Choirmaster of The Memorial Church, Harvard University as their guest artist. He is a multi-gifted musician, holding a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts, a Master of Music degree from Yale University’s School of Music/Institute of Sacred Music and a Bachelor of Music in organ performance and music theory from the Cleveland Institute of Music. The program will include works of Bach, Buxtehude, Couperin, Fauré, Hovhaness, Mendelssohn, Rutter and Shearing. The concert is free and open to the public. A reception to follow.
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SCHOOL OF ROCK FALL FEST
Sunday, Nov. 16.1-5 p.m.
Filippello Park, across from School of Rock
Join School of Rock for the ultimate combo of crisp autumn vibes and killer tunes at their Fall Fest. Whether you’re a musician, a music enthusiast, or just someone who loves connecting with your community, this free Fall festival is your ticket to a day filled with music, fun, and all the festive fall spirit. Experience electrifying live performances by their talented students. Take part in some fun and festive activities like decorating fall and music themed art and playing in our instrument petting zoo. You can also their state-of-the-art lesson and rehearsal spaces. Score exclusive event-only offers on lessons and seasonal music programs. Meet local community partners and vendors like Sin Eater Works (jewelry designers) and Redwood Bakery. Free and open to the public
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WATERTOWN CHILDDREN’S THEATER PRESENTS ANASTASIA
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14 & 15, 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m.
Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St.
Anastasia: The Musical is the spectacular musical about an amnesiac orphan named Anya in post-revolution Russia who is taken by two con artists, Dmitry and Vlad, to impersonate the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov to win a reward offered by the Dowager Empress. As they journey to Paris, the group is pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer. This production features performers in Grades 6-12. This production contains staged violence including prop firearms and gunshot sounds and may not be suitable for all audiences.
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