This Friday morning, or for lunch, stop by 66 Galen St., the large new building on Galen St by the river, and try out their wares. I’ve read that their coffee is good, their chairs comfortable, and their sandwiches are reasonably priced. Friday evening there is a free dance recital by the trainees at the Boston Dance Theater. Do you love modern dance as I do? Saturday morning check out the pottery sale at Indigo Fire. There are more than 30 potters’ pieces for sale. If you prefer to save your money and need a spiritual lift, there is a free meditation class at the library on Saturday morning called Planting Seeds of Hope. Saturday evening there is a concert of Uillean pipers at the Canadian American Club. If you don’t know what a Uillean is, then you should go and experience them in person. On Sunday, the Edmund Fowles house is open for tours. It is the second oldest house in town, build in 1772, and it served as the headquarters of the Massachusetts government from 1775-1776.
BOSTON DANCE THEATER, Trainee Program Observation Day
Friday, April 17, 6 p.m.
Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St.
Go to the Mosesian on Friday for a free spectacular evening showcase of dance, featuring: solos from each trainee choreographed by BDT’s core members, a new creation by NYC-based choreographer Chloe Crenshaw, and a piece from BDT’s repertoire. Take the opportunity to see some beautiful dance pieces and celebrate a trimester of incredible work and artistry!
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INDIGO FIRE SPRING POTTERY SALE
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Indigo Fire, 79 R Grove St.
It is time for the spring pottery sale at Indigo Fire. It is part community celebration, part exhibition, part shopping palooza. They will have over 30 potters participating in our Spring sale, all who will be bringing their best and springiest pots for us to peruse and purchase.
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PLANTING SEEDS OF HOPE: Cultivating Community and Connection
Saturday, April 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St.
This library meditation class will explore how small acts of kindness, shared experiences, and meaningful conversations can grow into strong, supportive communities. This session reflects on how hope is nurtured through connection — by listening deeply, offering encouragement, and showing up for one another. Participants will consider practical ways to strengthen relationships, bridge differences, and contribute positively to their local circles. Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, this session highlights how each of us can plant seeds that foster belonging, resilience, and a more compassionate community. This meditation class is led by Brahma Kumaris volunteer teachers.
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BREAKFAST OR LUNCH AT TRIANGLE COFFEE
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Triangle Coffee, 66 Galen St.
Check out Triangle Coffee for breakfast or lunch, or just stop by for a coffee before work. Their shop on Galen St. in the big new life science building has plenty of room to visit with your friends or co-workers or pick up a drink to go. Their sandwiches are large and reasonably priced. They are a small chain started in Washington D.C., and though they aren’t open on Saturday and Sunday, you could start your weekend with lunch there on Friday! It’s right across from the bus stop and there are some short-term parking spots available as well.
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PATRICK J. TOUHEY MEMORIAL WEEKEND CONCERT
Saturday, April 18 7-9 p.m.
Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St.
Patrick J Touhey (1865-1923) was the most successful of the vaudeville pipers. He was in show business for at least 36 years and thought of himself as a comedian and actor. Touhey was also a virtuoso on the Irish pipes and well-regarded as a piper in his day. This annual event brings together accomplished Uillean pipers from near and far for a special piping weekend. Music starts at 7:30, $20 tickets.
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TOUR OF THE EDMUND FOWLES HOUSE
Sunday, April 19, 1-4 p.m.
28 Marshall St.
This weekend the Edmund Fowles house will be open for tours in the afternoon. Built in 1772, the Edmund Fowle House is the second oldest surviving house in Watertown. At the beginning of the American Revolution it served as headquarters for the executive branch of the Massachusetts government from July, 1775, to September, 1776. The Treaty of Watertown was signed on July 19, 1776, in the Council Chamber on the second floor. This treaty was the first to be signed between the new United States (represented by Massachusetts) and a foreign power (the Mi’kmaq and St. John’s First Nations).
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