Around Town

See the Music Lineup for the 2024 Faire on the Square

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The Faire on the Square is two weeks away, and the day will be filled with musical entertainment. See the lineup provided by the City of Watertown. The line-up of live music is set for the 25th anniversary of the Faire on the Square on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12-5 p.m. at Saltonstall Park! Here are the following acts and timeline:

12pm Sam Newcomer

1pm Steve Tashjian Ensemble

2pm School of Rock

3pm Chris Cote and Band

4pm Andrea Gillis Band

Visit www.faireonthesquare.com to learn more about the performers and other event details.

Entertainment

Weekend Fun: One-Man Concert, Meditation & the Nerve Tour

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Head to Mount Auburn Cemetery for a sunset meditation session. Sound in various forms will be the attraction this weekend, from a sunset sound meditation at Mount Auburn Cemetery on Saturday evening to a unique one-man concert at Donohue’s on Sunday evening. What is more iconic for an American summer evening? A very unusual talk is happening at Hibernian Hall on Sunday afternoon for those fascinated by the human body. Take a look at the details.

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Mosesian Center Has Comedy, Kids Arts Classes, Seeks Artists

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The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

As the summer and our 2023-24 season of programming near their ends, we have one more performance from MCA Improv to keep you laughing! It’s also time to sign up for fall classes! And don’t miss the call for art for another exhibition—this one based on arts and science! Come see, learn, and experience it all at Mosesian Arts! MCA IMPROV | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 | 7:00 PM

Don’t miss MCA’s adult improv class in a showcase performance of games and scenes! Our battle-worn improvisers are takin’ their fight to the streets in a show called Sad Max: Furry Road.$10 General Admission ticket proceeds support MCA’s improv program and other arts education programming. If you can’t provide the suggested amount, please reach out to tickets@mosesianarts.org.

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Multi Award-Winning Musican Mwalim Will Perform at Watertown Library

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Mwalim will perform at the Watertown Library on July 14. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

On Sunday, July 14, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) and the Watertown Pigsgusset Initiative invite you to experience the electrifying album THUNDERCHILD by Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor. All are welcome! As a multi-award-winning artist and Mashpee Wampanoag elder, Mwalim infuses his latest album THUNDERCHILD with musical history and innovation. Blending soul and blues with undertones of funk, Caribbean, and punk rock – the result is a mesmerizing journey through sound, story, and musical authenticity.

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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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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.