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Celebrate Community, History, & Pride at the Commander’s Mansion This Summer

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Charlie BreitroseThe Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. The following announcement was provided by the City’s Events Team:

The historic Commander’s Mansion is the place to be this summer with two unforgettable 21+ ticketed events. Whether you’re toasting to 160 years of local history or raising a glass at a fabulous Pride brunch (or both!), there’s something special waiting for everyone at 440 Talcott Ave. WATERTOWN PRIDE PRESENTS: THE RETURN OF A TIPSY TEA PARTY

Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:30PM

440 Talcott Avenue, Watertown, MA

Back by popular demand, it’s the entertainment announcement you’ve been waiting for! Watertown Pride’s Tipsy Tea Party returns to the Commander’s Mansion with a dazzling day of drag performances, brunch, and lively celebration.  Hosted by the fierce and fabulous Killah Croc, this electrifying event also features show-stopping performances by Izzy Ready and Hazel Afrodite.

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Creative Chats With Arto Vaun of the Project Save Armenian Photo Archive

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Arto Vaun

The following announcement was provided by Matt Hanna, the host of Creative Chats:

Little Local Conversations Presents Creative Chats!: With Guest Arto Vaun – Last event of the season! You’re invited to Creative Chats! The event is a way to gather creative people face-to-face to mingle, hear a featured conversation on the topic of creativity and the creative life, and then engage in the conversation themselves in small groups. Friday, June 20th, 8:30-10 a.m.Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St

Come to get inspired, to reflect, and connect. All people interested in creativity are welcome!

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See Who’s Playing at the 2025 Summer Concert Series; Join the WaterTunes Project

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The City of Watertown provided the following announcement:

The City of Watertown is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its annual Summer Concert Series at Saltonstall Park (149 Main St.), kicking off on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. This beloved community event promises ten weeks of free, diverse musical performances, taking place every Wednesday throughout July and August from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, immediately following the popular Watertown Farmers Market. This year’s lineup features an exciting array of local and nationally recognized talent, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy:

July 2: Classic Groove – Led by Steve Tashjian, Classic Groove will kick off the series with their versatile repertoire spanning R&B, Top 40, Smooth Jazz, Latin, Country, Swing, Middle Eastern, Show Tunes, Blues, and Motown. Special guest vocalist Concetta will join them. July 9: Lightning Rising – A Watertown-based classic rock band, Lightning Rising will bring the best of 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s music with expert musicianship and layered harmonies.

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Small Saves Shakes Off a Tough Game in This Week’s Comic

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

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Mosesian Center Celebrates 2 Decades of Being Watertown’s Focal Point for the Arts

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Guests decorate a picture of the Mosesian Center for the Arts at the 20th Anniversary Celebration. (Photo by Danielle Drapeau)

It’s been two-decade a rollercoaster ride, but the Mosesian Center for the Arts made it to 20 years in large part to its current interim executive director. Hundreds filled the arts center on May 22 for the 20th Anniversary Celebration, enjoying theater, music, comedy, food, and each other’s company. The idea for an arts center began when the City of Watertown was reimagining what could be done at the former U.S. Army Arsenal. In 2001, the City signed a 99-year-lease for the front part of Building 312, and the Arsenal Center for the Arts opened in 2005.

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Celebrate Summer SOLSTICE: A Day of Healing, Creativity & Connection at Mount Auburn Cemetery

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Mount Auburn Cemetery provided the following announcement:

Join Mount Auburn Cemetery on Saturday, June 21 for Summer SOLSTICE — a free, daylong celebration of healing, creativity, and connection. Enjoy a vibrant mix of free and low-cost wellness and art experiences, from sound meditation and outdoor yoga to hands-on workshops like flower crown making and herbal healing rituals — all set within Mount Auburn Cemetery’s inspiring landscape. Summer SOLSTICE is a one-of-a-kind seasonal gathering that invites people of all ages to reconnect with themselves, with community, and with the natural world. The day also features the Watertown Public Library Bookmobile, horticulture walks, poetry readings, live music in unexpected spaces, and much more.  

All events are free or low-cost.

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Children’s Author, Newbery Award Honoree Grace Lin to Visit Library to Kick Off Read About Town

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The Watertown Free Public Library provided the following announcement:

Summer reading is for everyone! This year, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) is inviting all ages to Read About Town and complete reading challenges inspired by Watertown landmarks.For younger readers ages 5 – 11, there’s also a chance to get a book signed by Newbery Honoree Grace Lin! Here’s a look at everything the Library has planned:

Read About Town

June 16 – August 22 | All Ages | Children, teens, and adults invited to pick up a Read About Town map at the Library and complete reading challenges inspired by our local community! While getting familiar with some Watertown landmarks, you’ll collect stickers for your map and earn raffle tickets for fabulous prizes at the library. Play solo, play as a team, or play as a family.

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WEEKEND FUN: Art, Music, Dancing, Writing & Tour the 2 Oldest Homes in Town

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I suggest you start off the weekend on Friday afternoon at the Armenian Museum of America to see their current exhibit of art by Varujan Boghosian. What an interesting mix of media he uses, including painting and collage! A Saturday morning trip to the Revival Café will not only include the requisite espresso or tea drinks, but also some music played by Jamie Kallestad, a local folk musician. If you’re feeling more contemplative than social Saturday morning, try out the Morning Writes workshop at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.