3^rd Annual Waltham Riverfest

• Where/When: Sovereign Bank, 1 Moody St., Waltham, Friday, 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
• Why Go: Rent a canoe or kayak, listen to live bands, and enjoy a variety of art shows and performers.  In Embassy Park, the Diamond Family Circus will give a special aerial arts and acrobat performance. For events, locations, and times, visit the Waltham Riverfest Web site.
• Pricing: Free, although kayak rentals and other services have fees.

ArsenalArts Presents The Duppy Conquerors

• Where/When: Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
• Why Go: If you’re a fan of reggae music, you’ll enjoy this show.  The Duppy Conquerors with front man Curtis King will perform Bob Marley’s music with passion and flair.
• Pricing: $12 adults / $8 students and seniors

Season Opening: Waltham Farmers’ Market

• Where/When: Sovereign Bank, 1 Moody St., Waltham, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
• Why Go: The Waltham Farmers’ Market celebrates its 21^st season at the Sovereign Bank parking lot.  Rain or shine, the market will be open every Saturday through November 5.  Locally produced foods and crafts will be featured along with a concert series.
• Pricing: Free

Swing Dance with The Love Dogs

• Where/When: St. James Armenian Apostolic Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, Saturday, 8 p.m.- midnight.
• Why Go: Take a swing dance lesson from 8 - 9 p.m., then dance all night to the blues, r & b, and early rock and roll sounds of The Love Dogs. The band’s red-hot horn section, boogie-woogie piano and charismatic singer have entertained audiences in festivals and concert halls across the U.S. and Canada for over 16 years.
• Pricing: $15, $10 for students

St. James Armenian Festival

• Where/When: St. James Armenian Apostolic Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, Sunday, 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
• Why Go: Enjoy delicious Armenian food and listen to traditional Armenian music on the St. James grounds. This annual picnic and festival will include children’s games, contests, and raffles.
• Pricing: Free

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