WEEKEND FUN: Irish & Scottish Music, Lunar New Year, Karaoke, Cribbage, Family Yoga

Let’s celebrate that this snowy February is almost behind us, a month to remember. To get your ya-yas out, you could go drink and sing at Karaoke this Friday night at the Mighty Squirrel Taproom. Or Saturday afternoon, you might head to the library to join our Asian neighbors celebrating the Lunar New Year. If you are in a competitive frame of mind, there is a cribbage tournament on Sunday afternoon at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians. Perhaps instead you feel like getting mellow with your kids and stretching out your shoveling muscles. Artemis Yoga is holding some Family Yoga classes Saturday afternoon that would fit that bill. On Sunday afternoon there is a concert at Gore Place with a duet called Mrs. Wilberforce, with Kyra Davies and Sean Smith. They will be playing Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton music. The tea drinking part happens before the concert.  Then wake up on Sunday, and it will be March 1st. It won’t be T-shirt weather yet but keep your eyes open for bulbs to start popping, that is, if they can break through the snow. 

MUSIC TEA AND BISCUITS WITH MRS. WILBERFORCE
Sunday, March 1, 3-4 p.m.
Gore Place, 52 Gore St.

The duo of Kyra Davies, fiddle, viola, vocals; and Sean Smith, guitar, bouzouki, tenor banjo, vocals; play music from Ireland, Scotland and Cape Breton – but also further afield, like Shetland, Brittany and Galicia, among other places, bringing out the distinctive qualities of each tune or song for the enjoyment of their audiences.

This program takes place in the Carriage House at Gore Place. Parking is free. Come early (2:30 pm) and enjoy some tea, biscuits and good company! The beautifully restored (and heated!) 1793 Carriage House is the perfect venue for down-home music and socializing! Tickets are $21, $19 if a member.

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LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Saturday, Feb. 28, 1-2 p.m
Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St. 

The Library and the Chinese American Association of Watertown welcome Wu An Martial Arts for a special Lion Dance Performance for all ages. We will also have additional activities for people of all ages. All are welcome.

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TAPROOM KARAOKE at MIGHTY SQUIRREL
Friday, Feb. 27, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Mighty Squirrel, 102 Arsenal Yards Blvd.

Taproom Karaoke is officially taking the stage, and getting the party started! Whether you’re a shower singer or a seasoned pro, go grab a pint and show us all what you’ve got.

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LAOH WATERTOWN CRIBBAGE GAME
Sunday, March 1, 1:30 p.m.
Ancient Order of the Hibernians, 151 Watertown St.  

All are welcome! Bring your cribbage skills, bring a friend, and join in an afternoon of lughs, cards and friendly competition. $10 entry fee, prizes provided for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and highest hand. 

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FAMILY YOGA at ARTEMIS YOGA
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2 and 3 p.m.
Artemis Yoga, 639 Mt. Auburn St.

Family Yoga with Tara Rachel Jones is a great activity for parents, caregivers, grandparents and others to spend time with children. They now offer two sessions based on age of the child. Sign up soon as these always sell out. Your family will love exploring yoga together. Family Yoga is a wonderful afternoon class that is both an energetic and a calming opportunity to promote family wellness and to deepen the bond between you and your child. Please choose the class that is suitable for the age of your child, 2:00-2:45 is for ages 4-6, and 3:00-4:00pm is for ages 7-10.

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