This weekend is full of theater, with the Mosesian Center for the Arts hosting a three-day South Asian theater festival, and Watertown High School presenting Little Women. On Friday, Massachusetts’ inaugural Poet Laureate will be appearing at Atrium School. Kids can see a flock of llamas on Saturday, while Johnny Malone will be playing at Conley’s on Saturday.
OFF-KENDRIK | SOUTH ASIAN-AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL
Friday to Sunday, Nov. 21 to 23, various times
Mosesian Center for the Arts
Off-Kendrik is organizing the fourth SAATh theater festival on November 21-23rd at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown. SAATh is a celebration of coming together of diverse communities in South Asia and beyond through theater and story-telling. The fourth SAATh Festival continues to explore the role of artists and their responsibilities in our community through theater.
This year we have dedicated the Inauguration and the opening evening to women artists and their creative pursuits and challenges. We continue our support of multilingual South Asian Theater groups in the Greater Boston area with five new productions from the Boston area, as well as through collaboration with 4 theater groups from outside Massachusetts. We are also bringing high quality, thought provoking diverse theater in collaboration with Indian Heritage and Cultural Association, NJ as part of Natya Darpan, Boston.
For the schedule and tickets, Click here.
EVENING of POETRY & PROSE Featuring Mass.’s First Poet Laureate
Friday, Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Atrium School, 69 Grove St.
Atrium School’s BIPOC Leader Series will host An Evening of Poetry & Prose featuring Massachusetts’ inaugural Poet Laureate, Regie Gibson, together with educators from Atrium School’s Summer Writing Fellowship. The evening will showcase powerful storytelling and original work by Boston-area teacher/writers of color, alongside live literary performances from Gibson – internationally recognized poet, educator, songwriter, and creative voice.
This event is free, and open to the public for ages twelve and up. Advance registration is requested at bit.ly/atriumpoetry. Parking is available on and around the Atrium School campus.
LLAMA-RAMA!
Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-noon
Saltonstall Field (Behind City Hall, 149 Main St.)
The Watertown Free Public Library invites kids to join us as we welcome a flock of llamas to Saltonstall Field! For kids of all ages. No registration.
JOHNNY MALONE – LIVE
Saturday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m.
Conley’s Pub & Grille, 164 Belmont St.
Immerse yourself in the music of Johnny Malone, blending rock, pop, and acoustic hits that keep the energy high all night long.
Join us at Conley’s Pub & Grille for a live performance by Johnny Malone, bringing an incredible mix of rock, pop, and acoustic favorites. His high-energy style and crowd-pleasing sound promise a fun night of great music, good drinks, and lively atmosphere.
For more info, click here.
LITTLE WOMEN
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 21 & 22, 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m.
Watertown Middle School, 68 Waverley Ave.
The WHS Drama Program presents: Little Women. The production will take place on Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m., Saturday, November 22 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 23 at 2 p.m. All shows will be at the Watertown Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and students are free.