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2024 Watertown Summer Concert Series Lineup Released

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Join us at the 2024 Summer Concert Series at Saltonstall Park, located at 149 Main Street next door to City Hall. June 26: Non-Conformists

July 3: HYE Fusion

July 10: Southern Rail

July 17: Squeezebox Stompers

July 24: Fun with Ukulele – bring your uke or borrow one! July 31: 90-Mile Portage

August 7: Phil and the Flying Leap

August 14: The Love Dogs and The Puppeteers Cooperative

August 21: The Sandy Ridge Boys

August 28: The Fatal Flaw

Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the concerts! See more information.

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See the Latest Small Saves Cartoon

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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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Weekend Fun: Juneteenth, Fiddler on the Roof, Mediterranean Night & More

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It’s mid-June and there’s a lot going on this weekend in town June 19 isn’t on the weekend, but the celebration of Juneteenth is! If you are a gardener, there’s a way to share your plants that have multiplied, and at the same time receive more for free at the Plant and Seed Swap at the library. If you are celebrating Father’s Day, you can take your dad to a whiskey tasting at Arsenal Yards or to a celebration of Mediterranean food and music at the Armenian Cultural and Education Center. For the younger set a performance of Fiddler on the Roof by the Watertown Children’s Theater is sure to bring lots of smiles. 

WATERTOWN’S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONSunday, June 16, 2-4 p.m.114 Riverside St.This will be the fourth annual Juneteenth celebration in Watertown. There will be music, crafts, a dance party, and a kids’ book reading.

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Small Saves Celebrates a Shut Out in This Week’s Cartoon

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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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Weekend Fun: Herring Festival, Pro Wrestling, Pilgrims of the Camino & Much More

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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. This is the time of year for counting herring at the Watertown Dam, and they always need volunteers to do that! (Sign up here!) The Charles River Watershed Association has created a new festival to celebrate these special local fish. There’s fun to be had and much to learn about the fish, the dam, and the river. 

Pro wrestling will be coming to Watertown on Saturday night,. If you would rather work on your step count while exploring beautiful Mt.

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Tickets on Sale for Watertown’s Tipsy Tea Party, A 21+ Event During Pride Month

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The City of Watertown sent out the following information:

Tickets are available to purchase for guests ages 21+ for “A Tipsy Tea Party” on June 23, 2024 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Avenue! Visit www.WatertownPride.com for more event information and the link to order tickets. INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET:

Brunch bites and teaTarot card readingsLive entertainmentGin tastingFree parking

Entertainment Featuring:

Event Emcee Killah Croc

Drag Performance by Hazel Aphrodite

Performance by Jean Sequins

Psychic readings by NJP TAROT

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Elton John Tribute, Army Band, Fiddler on the Roof & Much More at the Mosesian Center in June

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The Mosesian Center for the Arts has a wide variety of events this June, from concerts to plays to visual art exhibits, plus a community event and arts classes. The MCA provided the following information:

Earfull at Branch Line | June 11, 18 & 25

This performance series features writers and musicians doing their respective things. Writers read from their new books, or about-to-be books, or right from their crumpled-up notes. Musicians range from harpists to hornblowers, from solo songwriters to full-on rock bands. Join for food & drink on the Branch Line patio, great readings and performances, and time between acts to socialize. 

Fork & Shoe Theatre Co-op presents Café du Cheap Artiste: PRESIDENTS | June 8

Cafe du Cheap Artiste is a performance open mic/cabaret presented in a variety of spaces.