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WEEKEND FUN: Classic Cars, Crafting, Meditation, Classic Radio Play & Cribbage

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You can start this beautiful summer weekend with a contemplative sound healing meditation on Friday evening at Mount Auburn Cemetery. It’s going to be cooler, though rain could interfere in that plan. If so, you might go instead to catch an entertaining radio mystery at the Mosesian that evening or on Saturday night. They promise hijinks and cocktails, a delicious combination! As a person who loves to share resources in our Facebook Buy Nothing group, the arts and crafts swap on Saturday afternoon at the library is a draw.

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WEEKEND FUN: Meet Big League Brian, Reading Block Party, Japanese Fest, Poetry Catch the Euro Final

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Are you and your family Red Sox fans? Or need I ask? Then you might want to meet Big League Brian, a 10’ tall stilt walking fixture outside Fenway. He’ll be visiting Sullivan Tire and would love to pose with all local Sox fans. After getting some good shots (for your holiday cards?), check out the Japanese Summer Festival at the Circle of Boston Nursery School to get a taste of Japanese culture, games and food.

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WEEKEND FUN: Greek Festival, Summer SOLSTICE, Children’s Book Author, Concert, Tantra Speed Dating

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This Friday, the most happening day of the weekend, you can start the morning with a Creative Chat at the Mosesian, for anyone involved in the arts, and end the day with a classical voice and piano benefit concert at First Parish Church or at a Tantra Speed Date event. Once you have found your date, take them to the Solstice events at Mount Auburn Cemetery on Saturday. All day there will be organized walks, craft workshops, a wide variety of music performances, a sound meditation, and a poetry reading. Some activities are free and some are paid, so be sure to take a careful look at the whole schedule and register as needed. The Greek Festival will be on all weekend.

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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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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.

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WEEKEND FUN: Historic Home Tour, Kid’s Clothes Swap, Free Comic Books, Mount Auburn Cemetery Walk

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Let’s start the weekend by saving money on children’s clothes. At the library on Friday afternoon there is a kid’s clothing swap. It’s good for the environment and your wallet, and there’s no need to worry about tariffs when buying used clothes! All day Saturday there will be a celebration going on at the Comic Stop, as they will be celebrating World Free Comic Book Day! It’s great fun for children and adults. Saturday afternoon, you can join a tour of Mount Auburn Cemetery.

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WEEKEND FUN: Mt. Auburn Cemetery Walking Tour, Pottery Sale, Art Exhibit Opening

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“Self-Portrait as a Lion,” will be part of the Armenian Museum of America’s exhibit of the art of Varujan Boghosian. It’s the last weekend in April, and the earlier showers have brought out plenty of flowers already. I don’t have any Friday events, so simply hit the local streets to smell the flowers, view the YardArt and stretch your legs. All day Saturday there is a pottery sale at Indigo Fire Pottery Studio. They have a special discount on Intelligentsia coffee if you buy a vessel to put it in.

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Mount Auburn Cemetery Announces New Early Bird Hours

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Mount Auburn Cemetery. The following announcement was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery:

This spring, Mount Auburn Cemetery is introducing Early-Bird Hours, offering a unique opportunity to experience its beauty in a whole new morning light. For the first time, the Cemetery’s Main Entrance (580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge) will open daily at 6 AM in April and May, allowing visitors to experience the serene beauty of the Cemetery in the quiet, early morning hours. These early hours offer a rare glimpse into nature awakening—the soft glow of sunrise over the Cemetery’s landscape and tree collections, the arrival of migratory birds, and a stillness that invites reflection. Whether seasoned birders, beginners just discovering the joys of birdwatching, those who simply love peaceful morning walks, and more, visitors can take in the early morning Mount Auburn landscape like never before.