Do you happen to speak French or just love the sound of it? The French Theater Project is presenting Soie on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Mosesian, a fun way to start the weekend. (there will be English subtitles.) On Saturday there is going to be a garden party at the Browne House, the oldest house in Watertown. If you haven’t seen it, it is definitely worth a quick tour. Get in a game of crocket and check out the music while you’re there. Also on Saturday, it is free comic book day at the Comic Stop! Your free comics might seem even better after attending the tequila tasting at Godon’s in Arsenal Yards. They have an extensive selection of tequila, mescal and agave drinks to try. Finally, on Sunday there is a Cribbage tournament at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, head there to have lots of fun pegging with others.
COMMUNITY ON THE LAWN AT BROWNE HOUSE
Saturday, May 2 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
562 Main St.
Enjoy live music and lawn games, chat with nearby organizations, and peruse the Watertown Free Public Library Bookmobile. Dive into the history of the city through an exploration of the oldest house in Watertown, spotlight talks, and more. Participating organizations include: The Historical Society of Watertown, Watertown Public Arts & Culture, The Pigsgusset Initiative, Gore Place, the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, and the Friends of Mount Auburn. Built between 1694 and 1701 for a farming family, Browne House contains rare surviving architectural features from the late 1600s and shows how a family lived in what was considered a “mansion house” at the time. The house is open for visitors to tour on select days May through October.
This event is FREE for all to attend! Parking is available next door in the police station parking lot and along Main Street.
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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Saturday, May 2 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Comic Stop,134a Main St.
It’s time for the annual Watertown comic celebration at the Comic Stop. There will be live music, prizes & raffles, a store-wide sale and of course FREE COMICS!
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VIVA TEQUILA, WALK AROUND TEQUILA TASTING
Saturday, May 2 2-5 p.m.
Gordon’s, 92 Arsenal Yards Blvd.
Join Gordon’s for Viva Tequila, an immersive walk-around tasting celebrating the vibrant world of tequila and agave spirits at Gordon’s in Watertown. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or just beginning your agave journey, this lively event offers the perfect opportunity to sip, explore, and discover.
Stroll through tasting stations featuring a curated selection of tequilas, mezcals, and other agave-based spirits. Meet knowledgeable brand ambassadors and industry experts who will guide you through the unique flavors, production methods, and stories behind each pour. Bring your curiosity, and your friends—Viva Tequila is your passport to the heart of agave culture.
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SOIE Presented by THE FRENCH THEATER PROJECT
Friday and Saturday May 1&2, 5:30 p.m.
Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St.
In the 1860s, Hervé Joncour undertook four trips to Japan to purchase silkworm eggs. In this distant and dangerous country, he fell madly in love with a beautiful stranger, a meeting that changed his life.
Soie speaks of impossible loves, sensuality, obsession, and “the happiness we flee for fear it will escape…” Adapted from the 1996 overnight cult sensation novel Seta, published in Italy in 1996, Soie is a modest and sensual invitation to travel and to love. The play is in French with English subtitles.
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LAOH Watertown Cribbage Tournament
Sunday, May 3 1:30 p.m.
Ancient Order of Hibernians, 151 Watertown St.
All are welcome! Take your cribbage skills, bring a friend, and head to the LAOH (Ladies Ancient Order of the Hibernians) Center for an afternoon of laughs, cards and friendly competition. There is a $10 entry fee, prizes are provided for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and highest hand.
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