Entertainment

Watertown Actor Stars in Production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet

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T. Perry plays Horatio in Yorick Ensemble’s production of “Hamlet.” The following information was provided by Yorick Ensemble:

Local theatre company Yorick Ensemble honors its namesake by taking on one of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays – “Hamlet.” One of the major roles is being played by an actor from Watertown. “Hamlet” will be performed for free on the Needham Town Common from September 5-13 and feature a wide array of talent local to the Greater Boston Area. Watertown’s T. Perry is playing Horatio in the production.

Entertainment

COMIC: Small Saves Prepares for the Fall Hockey Season

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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: Grandparents Ice Cream Party, Art by Rock Musician, Meditation, Historical Society Events

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This weekend starts off with an ice cream party for grandparents at the Senior Center on Friday morning. (Yes, it’s OK, at least for some, to eat some ice cream before lunch today! It’s National Grandparents Day.) Mount Auburn Cemetery is holding a sunset sound meditation on Saturday at 5:30. It’s such a peaceful beautiful place for mediation. There are two events this Sunday put on by the Watertown Historical Society this weekend, a walking tour in the morning, and in the afternoon, a one-woman show, as Michele Gabrielson portrays Mercy Otis Owen, the first historian of the American Revolution at the library.

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Watertown Restaurant Hosting Jazz Performances in September

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Listen to live jazz each Wednesday at Branch Line. Watertown’s Branch Line restaurant will host live jazz each Wednesday night in September. Nick Pepe’s Trio will alternate with John Polit’s Quartet each week during the month. “Come for a meal, dessert or just a drink and enjoy live jazz on Branch Line’s heated, covered patio on Wednesdays in September 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.,” the Branch Line announcement said. Branch Line is located in Arsenal on the Charles at 321 Arsenal St.

Around Town

Dancing With the Watertown Stars Takes the Mosesian Center Stage, Tickets Available

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The annual Dancing with the Stars moves to a new location in 2025, and the dancers will strut their stuff on the stage of the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Friday, Sept. 12. The evening will be hosted by State Sen. Will Brownsberger, and features 10 Watertown Stars who will be dancing with pros from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Belmont. 2025 Dancing With the Watertown Stars

Jess Donato, Third-Grade Teacher, Hosmer Elementary School

Ed Megerdichian, Chief Administrative Officer, Sensational Foods

Ryan Seward, Realtor, Coldwell Banker

Cindy St. Clair, PTO Secretary, Cunniff Elementary School

Diane DiMascio Cinar, Realtor, CK Realty Group

Cassidy Pirozzi, Financial Specialist, City of Watertown Treasurer/Collector’s Office

Harrison Ford, Co-Chair, Watertown Pride Committee

Jennifer Chiodo, Spanish Teacher, Watertown High School

Rob Scudder, Co-Anchor, Watertown Cable News

Cookie Ramos, Assistant Branch Manager, Watertown Savings Bank

Along with the dancing, attendees can enjoy appetizers and a cash bar.

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Armenian Museum of America’s “The Art of Disruption” Features Paintings & Music by Serj Tankian

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Serj Tankian’s “Les Ocean Melodies” will be part of the exhibition at the Armenian Museum of America by the artist who is also well known as a rock musician. The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:

The Armenian Museum of America recently announced its upcoming exhibition, “The Art of Disruption: The Art and Impact of Serj Tankian,” a groundbreaking biographical and multimedia showcase that explores the life, art, and activism of Serj Tankian–internationally renowned musician, visual artist, poet, and human rights advocate. The exhibition opens to the public on Sept. 6 and will run through Feb. 28, 2026.

Entertainment

Small Saves Dodges Pucks & Barbs 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.”