Immerse yourself in the irregular rhythms of both piano and prose, as local author Isaiah Scott reads excerpts from his two debut novels and local jazz pianist Julian Laury performs original arrangements inspired by the [...]
A look at new research on harmful chemicals in synthetic hair extensions and what it reveals about the inequity of everyday beauty. This Science Café explores the health risks associated with this largely unregulated category [...]
Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning, fretting, strumming, and [...]
Join us at The Allen Center for a compelling lecture demonstration on the dynamic interplay between painting and photography— and go behind the scenes with two of Newton's most celebrated artists, Peter Vanderwarker and Sam [...]
Elizabeth Barnes will present the latest information about the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that feeds on over 100 plant species and is an agricultural and nuisance pest. In addition to killing grapes, black walnut [...]
Newton Community Farm Annual Seedling Sale May 16th - 17th from 12-3pm The farm will have almost 100 varieties of vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings for sale, along with Vermont Compost Company potting soil. Gardening [...]
Free self defense class and demonstration for all ages at the Hyde Center, 90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 2pm - 3:30pm. Daniel Mola from Atom, Jiu-Jitsu & Science on [...]
Join us for a free, celebration of our community! All performances take place outside, in front of our school facing Beacon. St. 2 PM - Violin Graduation 3 PM - Fiddle Jam 4 PM - [...]
Sister duo Ari Friedman (cello & voice) and Mia Friedman (fiddle & voice) bring their chamber-folk magic to the stage in a special CD release celebration! Hailed as "strikingly beautiful, distinctive and exhilarating" (No Depression), [...]
Take a Sunday Stroll through Historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum. This winter was one for the record books. Welcome Spring with the Cemetery’s Arborists and a guided tour. See how the plantings in the arboretum, [...]
On May 17, at 10:15am the worship service at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton is Folk Music Sunday: Homeward Bound. The FUUSN Band and FUUSN Folk Singers present music about journeys and returning [...]
Join us for Open House at the Newton Yacht Club, where you can explore the club’s facilities, meet members, and learn about our social events, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re an experienced boater or simply [...]