Have you heard of Galentine’s Day? Feb. 13th is now a day to celebrate women’s friendships, and in town you can take your friends to a Galentine doughnut decorating party at Blackbird Doughnuts. Fun! This is the week of the winter Olympics, and the library is offering a place to watch with others on a few days this week including Friday afternoon. Permission is granted to loudly cheer on your favorite athletes in the otherwise quiet library. The Actor’s Shakespeare Project has an ongoing play of “Little Women” at the Mosesian this month with performances this weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I love that we have a theatre company in residence at the Mosesian again. There are a number of great restaurants in town celebrating Valentine’s Day. I am drawn to the Condesa Restaurante’s special cocktails and the five course Aphrodisiac Dinner at Red Lentil. Let’s all eat, drink and be merry with our gal friends, boyfriends, friend friends, partners and spouses.
Galentine’s Day Doughnut Decorating Party
Friday, Feb. 13, 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Blackbird Doughnuts, 116 Bond Square in Arsenal Yards
We are opening up our Watertown location after hours for a cozy, sugar-filled night! Grab your best gal pals (or pals of any kind) for an exclusive evening of creativity and treats. This is an alcohol-free event, including, a girl dinner, good vibes, great food, and even better doughnuts. One ticket includes a box of chocolate mini doughnuts to decorate and take home. The theme is “Sweethearts” (think hearts, pinks, reds, and conversation heart lettering). The decorating station offers full access to house glazes, frostings, piping bags, and a variety of festive sprinkles. The girl dinner includes a Caesar salad, french fries, cans of Diet Coke, unlimited hot chocolates, coffee, tea, and festive sparkling seltzers. Also receive a Blackbird tote bag to take home. Get decorating tips from our pro staff while listening to a curated playlist.
$65 per person at their Watertown location (5 p.m. + 6:30 p.m. seatings)
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WINTER OLYMPICS WATCH PARTY
Friday, Feb. 13, 2:30-5 p.m.
Watertown Free Library, 123 Main St.
Watch some of the Winter Olympics with community at the library! Drop in or stay for the whole time. Light snacks available while supplies last.
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LITTLE WOMEN presented by the ACTOR’S SHAKESPEARE PROJECT
Friday, Feb.13, 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2 & 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m.
Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St.
Join the March family around the hearth as ASP explores one of the most beloved texts in American literature, in a bold new adaptation by Kate Hamill (Emma, The Odyssey, Pride & Prejudice).
In the Victorian-era idylls of Concord, Jo March is anything but your classic Victorian heroine. Ambitious and headstrong, her dreams of being a novelist press against the starchy boundaries of societal expectations. But while her country comes of age as the Civil War rages, Jo and her sisters must also come of age – negotiating gender roles, politics, and romance as they define womanhood on their own terms.
Filled with laughter, love, heaps of New England charm, and sharp social commentary, Hamill’s adaptation celebrates the novel’s spirit while boldly reclaiming it for today’s world. This clever and empowering production of Little Women is perfect for all ages.
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VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER at LA CONDESA RESTAURANTE
Saturday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m.
La Condesa Restaurante, 80 Arsenal Yards
La Condesa Restaurante offers a special Valentine’s Day dinner, celebrating authentic Mexican cuisine. The restaurant emphasizes rich flavors and high-quality ingredients, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests can indulge in a menu that showcases traditional Mexican dishes, perfect for a romantic evening. Celebrate your way with two iconic cocktails with a twist: Naked & Famous and Last Word. Try both, choose your vibe, and enjoy the night with us.
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THE 17TH ANNUAL APHRODISIAC DINNER at RED LENTIL
Saturday Dine-In Seatings at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m.
Red Lentil Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant, 600 Mt. Auburn St.
Enjoy a 5-course Prix Fixe Menu Dinner at Red Lentil, in the restaurant or as a take-out meal. The dishes look incredible, take a look yourself at the menu from the link below. The fixed price is $89.99 per person.Pickup will be available from 4 – 8 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. Orders will close on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
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