The Fourth of July weekend has some activities, including a concert featuring South Asian music on Sunday, get out of the heat and see some art Friday or Sunday, or watch the World Cup all weekend. The Watertown Library will be the venue for kids crafts on Friday, and a sewing machine group meets on Sunday.
SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC: Apna-Sa SOUNDS OF BELONGING
Sunday, July 5, 2 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St.
Apna-Sa – Sounds of Belonging is a thematic South Asian concert series presented under the banner of Sarang: Colors of South Asian Music, celebrating the cultural heritage of South Asia. Curated by Indian classical violinist Pranav Swaroop Bettagere, the event features collaborations among talented artists from the Greater Boston area, representing diverse South Asian traditions and influences.
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ART OF ARSHILE GORKY and DIANE MARKOSIAN
Friday, July 3 and Sunday, July 5, 12-6 p.m.
Armenian Museum of America, 65 Main St.
Catch two special exhibits at the Armenian Museum of America. Arshile Gorky (c. 1904–1948) played a pivotal role in shaping modern art in America. A self-taught painter, his work helped usher in Abstract Expressionism, the first internationally recognized American art movement and a lasting influence on artists worldwide. This exhibition focuses on Gorky’s relationships and sense of community, from his humble beginnings in Watertown as Vostanik Manoug Adoian to his later life as a celebrated artist.
Father traces an emotional journey through photography, video, and archival materials, exploring themes of loss, identity, and belonging. The Armenian Museum of America is proud to present Father, a deeply personal and visually compelling project by internationally acclaimed artist Diana Markosian. This exhibition marks the U.S. debut of the work, offering an intimate exploration of family, memory, and identity. The exhibit runs through Sept. 13.
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WATCH THE WORLD CUP
Friday-Sunday, July 3-5, Various Times
Multiple Locations
Watertown has multiple places showing all the World Cup games. This weekend features the end of the Round of 32 on Friday, and the first two days of the Round of 16 on Saturday and Sunday. Catch the games at Donohue’s Bar & Grill (87 Bigelow Ave.), West on Main (451 Main St.), Conley’s Pub & Grill (164 Belmont St.), and City Works (Arsenal Yards). Fridays games are: Australia vs. Egypt at 2 p.m., Argentina vs. Cape Verde at 6 p.m., and Colombia vs. Ghana at 9:30 p.m. On Saturday, Canada faces Morocco at 1 p.m. and followed by France and Paraguay at 5 p.m. Sunday’s games feature Brazil taking on Norway at 4 p.m. and England plays Mexico at 8 p.m.
CRAFTERNOON FOR CHILDREN
Friday, July 3 4-5 p.m.
Watertown Library, 123 Main St.
Stop by the Children’s Room for some casual, creative crafting! For kids ages 5-11. No registration required.
NE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB
Sunday, July 5, 1-4 p.m.
Watertown Library, 123 Main St.
The NE Machine Knitting Club is a monthly meetup for machine knitters of all experience levels, held at the Watertown Free Public Library. This group focuses specifically on machine knitting and provides a collaborative space to:
- Troubleshoot technical issues with your machine
- Share techniques, patterns, and resources
- Get help with setup, maintenance, and yarn selection
- Show finished projects and works in progress
- Learn from other knitters working on a wide range of machines
Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects. Portable machines or components may be brought as space allows, but many attendees come to discuss techniques, ask questions, and connect with other machine knitters.
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