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See What Small Saves is Up to in the Classroom in the Latest Cartoon
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…
Cambridge Day
Published September 25Catching predators in the name of fame
A review of the new "Primetime" finds that Robert Pattinson shines and has a strong supporting cast.
Cambridge Day
Published September 249/25 is now Dolly Parton Day, featuring her greatest film
The week starts with a Dolly Parton tribute, then, surrealist nostalgia with "Amarcord," the first ever animated film, "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" and a dash of John Waters with "Pink Flamingos"
South African Playwright to Perform Play About Apartheid in Watertown
The following announcement was provided by Friends of Ikamva Labantu: The haunting legacy of apartheid and the intergenerational trauma it left behind comes to Watertown on Oct. 3rd. Written and performed by acclaimed South African playwright and actor, Bo Petersen. Petersen will…
Concert for Lebanon in Watertown Will Feature Grammy Nominee Simon Shaheen
The following announcement was provided by the concert organizers: This Sunday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m., the Concert for Lebanon will take place at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. The Boston Arabic Music Ensemble will be joined by Palestinian oud and violin virtuoso…
Post Game Pizza Gone Wrong in This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon
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…
Cambridge Day
Published September 19When everyone lies, does it create a truth of its own?
“The Award” spoofs Cambridge and especially the writers who live here.
Cambridge Day
Published September 17Intensity in survival and horror
Reviews of "The Weight" and "Resident Evil."
“Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” Opens Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s 2026-27 Season
The Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown will host “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” beginning from Oct. 9 to Nov. 1, 2026 in the first production of the Actors’ Shakespeare Project (ASP) 2026-27 season. See details in provided by ASP, below. To begin their 23rd Season, Actors’…
An East Somerville laundromat transforms into an art gallery
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cambridge photographer Mario Quiroz is exhibiting a project documenting Somerville’s only dual language K-8 program in a surprising setting. “It’s a collective living room,” he said of City Line Laundromat.
Cambridge Day
Published September 17Cemetery screenings that don’t scare
Just in time for autumn's arrival, the Coolidge Corner Theatre is hosting its annual Cemetery Cinema series. Also, a Sofia Coppola miniseries begins while the Taiwan Film Festival ends.
The good, the bad and the nude at Somerville's The Loov
The creative studio hosts an unpredictable list of programming: nude figure drawing, salsa dancing, concerts, improv comedy, yoga and theater. "The idea is that, if it's a Loov show, it's going to be lit or terrible, but it's not going to be boring," said founder David London.