Throughout the past century, Hollywood movies have been a major force in embedding the notion of the American dream in our individual aspirations, our public discourse, and our collective consciousness. They have offered varied perspectives [...]
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2 events,Ready? Set? BID! Support a local Newton school by participating in Oak Hill Middle School's FIRST Zervas PTO Online Auction: www.32auctions.com/oakoill Help make this one of the PTO's largest fundraisers of the year. Any bid [...] |
4 events,Last year, with the help of generous neighbors like you and the support of our wonderful partner organizations, Newton Neighbors was able to distribute an astounding 53,000 diapers to community members in need! This year, [...] 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 [...]
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TRIAD+ celebrates the release of “HERMETIC”, an electrifying tribute to the legendary Brazilian composer Hermeto Pascoal, known for his genre-defying compositions and boundless imagination. Hermeto’s music is reimagined by an all-star group blending deep Latin [...]
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All Newton Music School piano faculty Alex Thomas invites you to an inspiring concert of Edvard Grieg’s most captivating piano works. From tender lyricism to fiery Nordic passion, each piece captures the essence of Grieg’s [...]
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Part of The Allen Center's Cherry Street Music series, A Scottish Cèilidh is an evening of Gaelic folk music and dance led by caller Summer McCall and her band. Pronounced “KAY-lee,” a cèilidh is a [...]
$25
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3 events,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 [...]
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Newton Conservators will be hosting special online showing of the newly released nature film The Extraordinary Caterpillar at 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 9. The film features Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab (who grew [...]
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The Naumburg Award–winning Lydian String Quartet, Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center, will present an evening of exceptional chamber music. The program features Schubert’s Quartettsatz, Lembit Beecher's Juniper and Birch (2024, commissioned by the [...]
$45 – $60
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Award-winning young soprano and high school junior, Valerie Luxieo, will launch her new “Valerie & Friends Community Concert Series” with a special benefit performance on Friday, April 10, bringing together emerging young musicians and accomplished [...]
$50
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The Naumburg Award–winning Lydian String Quartet, Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center, will present an evening of exceptional chamber music. The program features Schubert’s Quartettsatz, Lembit Beecher's Juniper and Birch (2024, commissioned by the [...]
$45 – $60
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Suzuki Music School’s 40th Anniversary Grand Ball You are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate 40 years of inspiring young musicians, nurturing talent, and sharing the joy of music. Please honor us with [...]
$125
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Join us for the historic cocktail party of the year! This year Naughty Newton at Night will celebrate all things Hamilton the musical. Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres while exploring the more scandalous sides of [...]
$40 – $125
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We Can Mend the Sky: Music Sunday is an engaging service that expresses our defiant and hope-filled joy, through music, dance, and readings. Music by Runestad, Jason Robert Brown, Beethoven, and more.
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We are delighted to welcome the Aryaloka String Quartet (Mark Latham and Beth Welty, violins, Noralee Walker, viola, Sandi-Jo Malmon, cello) back to Music Mondays to perform a thoughtful new program of string quartet music [...]
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PLEASE NOTE: Aryaloka String Quartet has cancelled due to illness. We are thrilled to announce that Jazz Tapestry will be able to step in for this same date - featuring Billy Novick, clarinet/vocal, Tomoko Iwamoto, [...]
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, The Bluebird Bar and Grill in West Newton will very generously be donating a portion of its sales to The Friends of the Newton Free Library, a 501(c)3 non-profit. Join [...] |
4 events,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 [...]
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Service Stars is organizing a service-oriented Parents Night Out on April 15th from 7-9 p.m. at Tempo's Bakbar, just over the line in Waltham. Come experience Service Stars the way our students do — by [...]
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Cousins Maine Lobster, the iconic Shark Tank fan favorite, is rolling into Chestnut Hill Square on Thursday, April 16th and Thursday, April 30th from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.! Come grab their signature lobster rolls, [...]
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Global Spotlight: Partners in Health Partners In Health: The Journey Continues In the 1980s, Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, activist Ophelia Dahl, Todd McCormack, and investor Thomas White began a movement that changed [...]
$20
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BROKE IT? FIX IT! We'll show you how! Fix-It Clinic Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Saturday, April 18 10a-4p Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves, and are totally no-cost! Bring in [...]
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In 1980 Jay Helgerson shocked the world, becoming the first person to run a marathon a week for a year – each race completed in under three hours. For the last ten years, his daughter, [...]
$20
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FUUSN’s Social Justice Speakers Task Force invites you to a discussion with Nathan Simms, Director of Programs and Tammy Hopkins, Director of Development at Communities for Restorative Justice, on Sunday, April 19 at 12:00 p.m. [...]
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Celebrate the beautiful arrival of spring with us! Enjoy a delightful afternoon filled with fresh blooms, creativity, and community spirit. Create a stunning, personalized flower arrangement while having the opportunity to enjoy some light refreshments [...]
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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 [...]
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Join the Newton Free Library for an evening with Heather Treseler, author of Auguries & Divinations, winner of the 2025 Massachusetts Book Award in Poetry. Treseler will read from her award-winning collection and speak about [...]
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5 events,Photographica camera show on Saturday April 25 at Newton North High School.Sponsored by the Photographic Society of New England it is the largest show and sale of film,digital and vintage wooden and other collectible cameras [...]
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Photographica is the largest show and sale of film ,digital and old vintage cameras in nNew England and possibly the country.It is on April 25 at Newton North High School Cafeteria.Admission is $5 and free [...]
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We hope you will join us for this year’s Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! Our cleanup brings together over 3,000 volunteers each year to pick up litter, remove invasive species and assist with park [...]
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oin artist Patty Rosenblatt and her co-presenter and video collaborator Kathryn Brodie for a special artist talk that explores the evolution of Hands to Earth and the environmental concerns that shape it. Rosenblatt noted that [...]
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Join us for the 2026 Newton Civic Spotlight event at Newton City Hall on April 28th from 5:00-6:30 PM! This free event is designed for middle and high school-age youth and gives you a chance [...]
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2 events,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 [...]
Free
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Cousins Maine Lobster, the iconic Shark Tank fan favorite, is rolling into Chestnut Hill Square on Thursday, April 16th and Thursday, April 30th from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.! Come grab their signature lobster rolls, [...]
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Join Dr. Chris Richardson for his “Bats 101” presentation. After the basics on bats, Dr. Richardson will dive into his current research applying the study of stress and energetic cost of immune function to understanding [...]
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Join Newton Community Farm as they welcome Orion Kriegman, Executive Director of the Boston Food Forest Coalition (BFFC), to share the story of the creation and ongoing work of BFFC. Building on the Community Land [...]
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4 events,This spring, Newton North High School sophomore Linnea Dun Rappaport is hosting a community environmental scavenger hunt designed for elementary school aged students and their families. The event encourages the young participants to explore local [...]
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Celebrity Organ Recital - Andrew Lumsden (formerly Organist of Westminster Abbey and Winchester Cathedral) Program includes Bach's famous Toccata & Fugue in D minor, Variations on America by Charles Ives, music by Mozart and Bridge, [...]
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Music at the Redeemer presents Celebrity Organ Recitalist Andrew Lumsden (formerly Organist of Winchester Cathedral & Westminster Abbey) Celebrated for his expressive musicianship and refined artistry, Andrew Lumsden is one of Britain’s most distinguished organists [...]
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The West Suburban YMCA is excited to host Healthy Kids Day, a free community event designed to inspire kids to be healthy, active, and engaged. Join us on Saturday, May 2, from 2-4 pm at [...]
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To Look for America The Seraphim Singers Eric Christopher Perry, Music Director Heinrich Christensen, Organist Saturday, May 02 at 8 PM, in person Trinity Parish 11 Homer St, Newton Centre On street parking. Sunday, May [...]
$15 – $30
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Discover an extraordinary collection of original artwork spanning styles, mediums, and price points, generously donated by artists from across Greater Boston. Whether you are a seasoned collector or purchasing your first piece, the New Yart [...]
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Celebrate Earth Day in Newton with a lively, family-friendly festival full of music, food, and inspiring ways to live more sustainably! Join us May 3 from 12-3:30 at Zervas School and explore booths hosted by [...]
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Suzuki School of Newton piano students present a group concert of classical repertoire.
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