Summer Chime Concert
2025-08-02 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton is presenting a free Summer Chime Concert on Saturday August 2 at 5pm. All are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments to the church grounds.
Kids and grown-ups will be able to enjoy the music throughout West Newton Square, including Captain Ryan Park across the street from the church. The concert will take place rain or shine – indoor seating will be provided in case of rain.
A free chime concert will also be presented on August 30.

Newton Singers Community Chorus | Open Rehearsals
2025-08-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-02 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-16 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-23 15:00 - 16:30 | 150 Lowell Ave, Newtonville, 150 Lowell Ave, Newtonville, 02460, United States
All are welcome! We are a fun, friendly choir starting our fall season on September 24th.
Our repertoire includes songs from the American Songbook, showtunes, Jazz, madrigals, folk songs, and much more!!
Here are some of our past programs here: https://newtonsingers.org/index.php/previous-seasons/
We are seeking Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and Basses to round out our membership and achieve a nice blend.
Check us out at an open rehearsal. Tuesdays may soon be your favorite day of the week!!

Full Bloom
2025-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
In this fourth installment of Cherry Street Music’s Tuesday evening Concert series at The Allen Center, we shine a spotlight on the beauty of jazz harmonies & the magic of musical collaboration at the height of summer, when everything is in “Full Bloom.” Join us for an enchanting evening of performances featuring renowned pianist, Maxim Lubarsky (& friends- John Lockwood, bass & Bertram Lehmann, drums) and indie/folk duo The Flower Pistils with Emma Gies and Micah Huang. Afterwards, relax on The Allen Center patio, under the tents (weather permitting), and let the music whisk you away. For more information, visit www.newtonculture.org/cherry-street-music

JourneySongs welcomes new members
2025-08-10 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-14 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-28 15:30 - 17:00 | FUUSN, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
JourneySongs, a hospice choir in Newton, MA, welcomes new singers at our open rehearsals on August 10, September 14 and September 28. This is the most meaningful singing you will ever do! Email info@journeysongs.org for more information, or visit our Website www.journeysongs.org

Matsiko Choir Performance
2025-08-10 16:00 - 17:00 | First Baptist Church in Newton, 848 Beacon Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Come experience an inspiring performance by a group of talented young people from Liberia and Peru. Free and open to all ages.
What is the Matsiko World Orphan Choir?
Since 2008, the Matsiko World Orphan Choir has brought together our world’s orphaned and vulnerable children to share their story of turning the pain of loss, hunger, and hopelessness into personal empowerment through music, dance, storytelling, and the importance of a complete education to break the cycle of poverty. We believe every child has dignity and worth no matter their background.
All children are sponsored by caring individuals, or sponsors, who give $40 per month to pay for each child’s school tuition and fees from kindergarten through their nation’s highest university or vocational levels so they can become doctors, lawyers, teachers, engineers, or many other professions.
More info about the choir at www.matsiko.org.

Summer Chime Concert
2025-08-30 17:00 - 18:00 | First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton is presenting a free Summer Chime Concert on Saturday July 12 at 5pm. All are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments to the church grounds.
Kids and grown-ups will be able to enjoy the music throughout West Newton Square, including Captain Ryan Park across the street from the church. The concert will take place rain or shine – indoor seating will be provided in case of rain.
Free chime concerts will also be presented on August 2 and August 30.

Open House & Instrument Petting Zoo
2025-09-03 15:00 - 18:00 | All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA, 12465, United States
Have you ever wanted to try the violin, trumpet, or play a drum kit? Now’s your chance! Our hands-on Instrument Petting Zoo is a time when all ages can explore the world of musical instruments in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re starting out or looking to return after some time off, this is the perfect time to learn more about all of the instruments in a friendly environment.
This event is free to attend and open to all ages — scan QR code to let us know you’re coming, RSVP is not required!

Across the Divide: The Cello Sonatas of Edvard Grieg and Samuel Barber
2025-09-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481, United States
Join cellist Jacques Lee Wood and pianist Ana Glig for an afternoon of stirring music that spans continents and centuries. From Edvard Grieg’s romantic Norwegian landscapes to Samuel Barber’s deeply American lyricism, Across the Divide explores the powerful voices of two master composers, united through the expressive resonance of the cello and piano.
About the Artists
Cellist, and Newton resident, Jacques Lee Wood is recognized for his eclectic artistry spanning baroque performance, new commissions, improvisation, and composition. He is Principal Cellist of the Cape Symphony, performs with ensembles including A Far Cry, Boston Baroque, and Bach Collegium Japan, and serves as professor of cello at the University of New Hampshire. Wood also teaches with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra and has held residencies worldwide. He studied with Laurence Lesser at New England Conservatory (BM) and Aldo Parisot at Yale University (MM, DMA), and has recordings on Hyperion and Navona labels.
Award-winning Georgian-American pianist Ana Glig has been praised for her “virtuosic command” (Prufrocks Dilemma) and “ability to capture hearts” (Musical America). She has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall, the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Series in Chicago, and with orchestras in the U.S., Israel, and Georgia, including the Cape Symphony. Her album Reminiscences received critical acclaim from Fanfare Magazine. Glig is founder of MusArt Interconnections and serves on the faculty of Cape Symphony.
📅 Saturday, September 6, 4:00 pm
📍 Wellesley Hills Congregational Church
207 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA
🎟️ Tickets
General Admission: $30 | Seniors & Students: $20

Piano Four Hands Concert with the Boston Piano Ensemble
2025-09-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton Centre MA, MA, 02459, United States
The Boston Piano Ensemble presents an afternoon of four hands piano music. Min Oh of the Boston Piano Ensemble will be joined by guest pianist Pavlos Yallourakis from Paris, France, in a captivating program featuring works by Schubert, Debussy, Fauré, and Bizet.
Graduating with Distinction in Performance from New England Conservatory, Dr. Oh made her debut at age 14 with the Seoul Symphony Orchestra and her performances were broadcast on KBS FM Radio and The Classical Channel in Korea. After achieving top honors in performance from Seoul Arts High School, she gained entrance with top honors in Music department to Korean National University of Arts. In 2013, she made her first recording of recent works by the American composer Jon Appleton, praised by Steve Reich as “…a beautiful addition to piano literature.” Dr. Oh earned a BM and MM from New England Conservatory, a Post Graduate Diploma from Royal Academy of Music in London, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from Boston University. Oh has been an instructor at Boston University and a member of the piano faculty and the chamber coach at Rivers School Conservatory and Cremona international Academy in Italy, Winter Festival and Academy in Aix-en-Provance in France, at ASMI Summer Institute in Rimini in Italy and the Music Director for Fall production of Alpha Psi Omega, the theater organization at Bentley University. She is a director of the Weston Summer Piano Academy and the Weston Al Fresco Concert Series.
Pavlos Yallourakis was born in Athens, Greece, in 1974 and started his piano studies at the age of 5. He performs at prestigious halls, such as Gaveau, Cortot, Debussy-Pleyel in Paris, the Athens Concert Hall ‘’Megaron’’ in Athens, the ‘’Salle des Chevaliers’’ of the Chateau of Bourglinster in Luxemburg, the ‘’Duck’s Hall’’ in London. Pavlos Yallourakis performs as a soloist with the Sofia Philharmonic in Bulgaria, the Iasi and the Botosani Philharmonics in Romania, the Orchestra of the Athens Opera, or the Thessaloniki National Orchestra in Greece. He participated in the International Festivals of Freiburg in Germany, Florence in Italy, Lourmarin in South France and in several Festivals in Greece. He is invited to participate in the recording of the 32 Beethoven sonatas, followed by a recital, produced by the ‘’Megaron’’ in Athens.
He has recorded a recital for the National Radio of Greece and the Beethoven 3rd Concerto for the National Radio of Romania. He is very often invited to participate as a member of Jury in national and international competitions, such as the 5th International Competition ”Albert Roussel” in Sofia, the 3rd International Competition “Maria Cherogiorgou” in Athens or the “Piano Artis” International Competition in Iasi.

Season 19 Welcome
2025-09-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Grace Episcopal Church, 76 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Season 19 Welcome Performance!
Wednesday September 11-7:30pm
Grace Epsicopal Church, Newton MA
Free for all!
An evening concert celebrating the opening of Boston Public Quartet’s 19th season! This concert will feature piano quintets by Florence Price and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, 2 trailblazers in the classical music genre. Join us for a free concert, followed by a short reception.
Please reserve a ticket on our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/season-19-welcome-boston-public-quartet-tickets-1612035414319?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Who We Are
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The Boston Public Quartet (BPQ) enters its 19th season with a continued commitment to excellence in performance, community connection, and artistic innovation. Founded in 2007 by violinist Betsy Hinkle, BPQ was created to connect, inspire, and amplify voices historically excluded from classical music. The ensemble—now a flexible piano quintet—performs across the U.S. in spaces ranging from neighborhood street corners to national venues like the Kennedy Center, and brings chamber music to communities with limited access to the arts.
BPQ’s mission is rooted in “normalizing the amplification of historically excluded voices”—including the musicians on stage, the composers they feature, the students they teach, and the audiences they engage. Members Betsy Hinkle (violin), Grant Houston (violin), Jason Amos (viola), Nicholas Johnson (cello), and Joy Cline Phinney (piano) are graduates of institutions including Juilliard, New England Conservatory, and the University of Michigan. Collectively, they’ve performed with ensembles such as the Boston Ballet, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, the Sphinx Symphony, and Castle of Our Skins.
BPQ continues to collaborate across disciplines—partnering with visual artists, dancers, and composers—and remains committed to presenting meaningful, inclusive performances that resonate with diverse communities.
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Newton Resident Jill Tocak will appear in Arlington Friends of the Drama production Triumph of Love
2025-09-12 20:00 - 2025-09-28 14:00 | Arlington Friends of the Drama, 22 Academy Street, Arlington, MA, 02476, United States
Newton resident Jill Tocak will perform the role of Corine in Triumph of Love at Arlington Friends of the Drama. Tocak is a professional director and choreographer in the Greater Boston Area. She previously choreographed Pippin (September 2023) and Emma (June 2025) at AFD. You can follow her on social media @jilltokac.
Who: Arlington Friends of the Drama, 103rd Season
What: Triumph of Love (musical) Book by James Magruder;
Music by Jeffrey Stock; Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead
When: September 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 2025 Fri and Sat at 8PM, Sun at 2PM
Where: AFD Theatre 22 Academy Street, Arlington, MA 02476 In the heart of Arlington’s
historic district, now in its 103rd Season
Why: A musical comedy Tickets $25 afdtheatre.org/buy-tickets 781-649-5922
This musical is a romantic farce based on a classic 1732 Pierre de Marivaux French comedy. Independent and self-assured Princess Leonide is smitten at first sight by Agis, not knowing that he has vowed to kill her. The princess disguises herself as Phocion to infiltrate the guarded “men-only” compound where Agis has been raised to follow Rationalist Philosophy by his uncle and aunt. Mistaken identities, hilarious complications, deeply felt desire, and surprising romantic entanglements ensue.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through the website. afdtheatre.org/, afdtheatre.org/buy-tickets or through email boxoffice@afdtheatre.org or by calling 781-646-5922.
The theater is wheelchair accessible through an outdoor elevator to the left of the main entrance. Contact the box office for wheelchair seating. Assisted listening devices are available. All performances take place at AFD Theatre, 22 Academy Street, Arlington, MA behind Town Hall. On street parking is available.

Sing & Play with Newton Folk Music
2025-09-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton Centre MA, MA, 02459, United States
Join Newton Folk Music at the Newton Free Library to sing and play a wide range of folk music, from traditional to contemporary, in a low-key, warm, and friendly environment.
Singers and instrumentalists of all levels are welcome. Going around the circle, everyone will have the chance to suggest a song—and usually to lead it. You can always pass, of course, and the organizers are here to help.
Printed songbooks with selected favorites will be provided for participants to use during the session, or you can bring a tablet to reference an electronic version. Newton Folk Music also sometimes uses the book Rise Up Singing as a source, especially for simple 3-chord tunes, so bring that along if you have a copy. For less familiar or more complex songs not in our songbook, the group likes to play from paper handouts.
This program is geared towards adults. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the organizers at events@newtonfolk.org.

Some Assembly Required Concert
2025-09-14 14:30 - 16:00 | All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA, 12465, United States
Mixed chamber ensemble Some Assembly Required lives up to its moniker as the musicians collaborate with composers, guest performers, and their audience in the production of exciting, atypical, and carefully curated concerts.
Featuring ANMS Faculty, Cholong Park, piano, and Justin Croushore, trombone, and Justin Stanley, French horn.

Fall Village Concerts: Jazz Barracudas
2025-09-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Courtyard @ Trio Newton, 845 Washington St,, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
This is a free, outdoor concert in the courtyard at Trio Newton. This concert is part of a series of 3 free and accessible events hosted by Newton Community Pride. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Don't Forget Your Art EVENT Featuring Laura Vecchione!
2025-09-20 18:30 - 21:00
Don’t Forget Your Art (DFYA) is having an EVENT is on Saturday 9/20 featuring the fabulous LAURA VECCHIONE! Along with some tunes by Ingrid Chiemi & hosted by the awesome Eric Riley Moore, there will also be Art by Anne-Catherine Higham, Pottery by Julla Wolfe, Spoken Word by Deborah Bennett & Anne L. Moore as well as a One-Act Play by Mary Fitzgerald. Come join the fun for a good cause (proceeds benefit UPA Community Programs) at the United Parish of Auburndale in Newton!!!

Leaves, Lyrics, and Emotions: Song Compositions of Tagore
2025-09-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton Centre MA, MA, 02459, United States
The first Nobel Laureate poet of Asia, Rabindranath Tagore composed songs about the unique connection of human spirits with nature and the universe. Maitreyee Chakraborty will present songs on this subject with explanations in English. English supertitles will show on screen. She will be joined by Mona Roy on harmonium, Koushik Chakraborty on tabla, Debadeep Bhattacharya on guitar, and student vocalist Mithi Nag.
Maitreyee Chakraborty, a trained vocalist and recording artist, has been performing all over US and India for the last 25 years. She has collaborated with other forms of music and dance and received acclaims for her emotive presentation and ability to establish relevance and connect to the audience. She has received many grants from the Mass Cultural Council. Through her non-profit organization Tagore, Me and You, she promotes the Bengali music.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Fall Village Concerts: Christopher Steele
2025-09-21 15:00 - 16:00 | 1225 Chestnut St, 1225 Chestnut St, Newton, MA, 02464, United States
This is a free, outdoor concert in the courtyard at Upper Fall Depot. This concert is part of a series of 3 free and accessible events hosted by Newton Community Pride. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Folk/Americana Double Bill with Chris Moyse and Floyds Row
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | House Of Play House Concerts
Come join us for our next house concert! To reserve a seat ASAP email houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com and info will be sent to you. $35 suggested donation goes directly to the musicians.
CHRIS MOYSE is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter known for his poignant and poetic lyrics, often described as having a timeless folk and Americana appeal. His music is characterized by honest songwriting, drawing inspiration from artists like Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. He offers a blend of heartfelt storytelling, captivating melodies, and a genuine connection with his audience, making him a notable voice in the contemporary Americana and country music scene.
“Roots-thick and shadowy, guided by velvety vocals. A delicate ebb and flow from uplifting to more penetrating..”
…top shelf singer/songwriter – Midwest
“…Warm, with a tinge of regret, his lyrics are mature and sparkling with nostalgia… His truth is all of our truths.” – Flour Sack Cape
Chrismoyernusic.com.
FLOYDS ROW explores the connections among early, classical, folk, newgrass, and world genres––works arranged and/or composed by Hailey Fuqua (soprano), Asako Takeuchi (violin), Jacques Lee Wood (violoncello & banjo), Andrew Arceci (bass & mandolin), George Lykogiannis (accordion & piano), and Mike Williams (percussion). They have performed throughout the US and the UK.
“sophisticated folkies” – Marc Levy, Cambridge Day
“genre-fusing ensemble” – Ellyn Wexler, Culture Spot
“A mix of Purcell and Bob Dylan. Kinda crazy, but it works.” – WPFW radio
Floydsrow.com

Zarzuela in Newton - A Hispanic Heritage Celebration
2025-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton Centre MA, MA, 02459, United States
Boston Opera & Zarzuela presents a classical lyric concert featuring solos and ensembles of the most well-known Zarzuelas of all time.
Zarzuela is a traditional Spanish musical genre that originated in the 17th century and has since evolved into a distinctive lyric form combining operatic, theatrical, and musical elements, featuring a mix of sung and spoken parts.
The genre found its way to the Americas during the colonial period and subsequently experienced a notable expansion and adaptation. As Spanish culture took root in Latin America, the genre merged with indigenous musical traditions, creating a unique fusion that reflected the cultural diversity of the region.
Featuring international singers Alesandra Collins, Michael Gonzalez, Harry Otero, and Lucia Panizza, accompanied by Dr. Libor Dudas on the piano.
As a Hispanic led nonprofit organization, it is part of Boston Opera & Zarzuela’s mission to share our musical heritage in Greater Boston.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Silent Movie Monday - "Snow White" (1916) with live harp-viola score
2025-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Celebrate National Silent Movie Day with a showing of the vintage silent film “Snow White” (1916) at the nonprofit West Newton Cinema on Monday, September 29 at 7 pm. The event boasts a magical live score accompaniment by harpist-composer Leslie McMichael and violist Barbara McMichael. Although there have been many film versions of this fairy tale, this silent movie was the first and the silent picture actually inspired a teen Walt Disney to make his own animated feature decades later. Snow White is played by Marguerite Clark in one of her few surviving film performances from the silent film era. The runtime of the vintage film with live harp and viola accompaniment is 62 minutes. https://www.westnewtoncinema.com/movie/snow-white-1916
