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SUMMARY:Newton's Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 local businesses and nonprofits offering guidance on everything from going solar and choosing electric vehicles to home insulation\, composting\, gardening\, and more. Visit greennewton.org/earth-day-festival-2026 for detailed information. \nVisit the Conscious Closet and RePlay Corner\, where you can thrift clothing\, toys\, games\, and sports equipment while giving pre-loved items a second life. You can also bring items to donate and help keep great things in circulation within our community. \nGardeners and plant lovers won’t want to miss our Seed Swap\, where you can exchange seeds\, discover new varieties\, and connect with fellow gardeners. \nBe inspired at the eARTh Verse and Vision Gallery\, featuring artwork created by talented local youth celebrating our planet and imagining a more sustainable future. \nLittle ones will love the petting zoo\, face painting\, and engaging nature-themed activities\, making this Earth Day a memorable and educational experience for everyone!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newtons-earth-day-festival-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Newton":MAILTO:judy@greennewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
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SUMMARY:Brush & Lens
DESCRIPTION: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 Belisle\, for a rare glimpse into their creative processes. All attendees will be entered to win one of two signed Peter Vanderwarker prints. Admission is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/brush-lens/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T203000
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators' Webinar: Spotted Lanternfly: Impact\, current status\, and management optionsnar
DESCRIPTION: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 saplings\, and Ailanthus saplings\, they also are a major nuisance pest in yards\, parks\, and outdoor venues. This presentation will cover the issues they cause\, their current distribution\, and an overview of management options. \nElizabeth is the Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and previously worked as the Exotic Forest Pest Educator at Purdue University. She received her doctorate in plant-insect interactions from the University of Denver\, where she studied tent caterpillars and fall webworms. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/1fuFk
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-spotted-lanternfly-impact-current-status-and-management-optionsnar/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200711Z
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SUMMARY:Ari & Mia
DESCRIPTION: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)\, Ari & Mia weave original compositions with Southern and Northeastern fiddle traditions and the early American songbook into something entirely their own. Don’t miss this wonderful Cherry Street Music performance at The Allen Center!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ari-mia/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
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SUMMARY:Newton Yacht Club Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 curious\, it’s a great opportunity to discover what makes the club such a special place to gather\, connect\, and enjoy life on the Charles River and beyond.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-yacht-club-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Newton Yacht Club\, 1 Nonantum Road\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260506T141545Z
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UID:10008766-1779019200-1779037200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Newton House Tour\nSunday\, May 17 12:00 noon – 5:00 PM\nAdvance Tickets: $40 Historic Newton members\, $50 general\nAll Day-Of Tickets: $55\nBooklet and wristband pickup at Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds \nWelcome to Historic Newton’s 43rd annual Newton House Tour! Each year\, Historic Newton presents the Newton House Tour to showcase historic homes in the city. Each private residence is carefully selected by a committee to exhibit how homeowners have made creative renovations and interesting interior design choices that add to the life of a historic structure. You’ll come away with a greater appreciation for historic homes and inspiration for your own projects! \nPurchase tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-newton-house-tour-tickets-1983542471929?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-house-tour-3/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Avenue\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
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SUMMARY:Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil
DESCRIPTION:Orchestra Without Borders\, under the baton of Conductor and Artistic Director Luca Antonucci\, will present \nVariaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil\non Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026\, at 7:30 PM\nat the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton. \nThe concert will benefit Communities Without Borders (CWB)\, a\nNewtonbased 501(c)(3) that has supported education for orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia since 1999. \nThe evening celebrates the traditional rhythms of\nArgentina and Brazil\, pairing music by Heitor VillaLobos\nand Alberto Williams with the electricity of Grooversity\nPercussion\, led by Berkleetrained\, Bahiaborn\npercussionist Marcus Santos. The program also explores\nthe legacy of Brazilian composer Chiquinha Gonzaga. \nWe also welcome soprano Hannah Shanefield as featured\nsoloist on VillaLobos’s Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5. Proceeds\ngo directly to support CWB’s work in Zambia. Founded in\n1999 by Dr. Richard Bail\, CWB has supported more than\n9\,000 Zambian learners through school fees\, uniforms\,\nbooks\, daily meals\, teacher training\, and health programs.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/variaciones-music-from-argentina-and-brazil/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton\, 1326 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T193000
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UID:10008792-1779910200-1779915600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Lydian String Quartet: An Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:The Naumburg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet\, Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center\, will deliver their last open rehearsal of the season. Currently rehearsing music from Beethoven String Quartet No. 2 in G major\, Beethoven String Quartet No. 15 in A minor\, and Reena Esmail’s Zeher\, expect the musicians to start and stop\, discuss phrase shaping and dynamics\, and talk between each other. Enjoy the freedom to move around and get up close to the players for this “behind the scenes” look into their rehearsal process.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/lydian-string-quartet-an-open-rehearsal-2/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T154224Z
CREATED:20260513T154218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T154224Z
UID:10008775-1780138800-1780146000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Rotary Dog Fest & Parade
DESCRIPTION:Newton Rotary’s 2nd Annual DogFest Event is to take place on Saturday\, May 30th\, 2026 at the Hyde Community Center\, 90 Lincoln Street\, Newton Highlands\, MA 02461. (Rain date: Sunday\, May 31st) \nWe have a marvelous day of fun planned for dog owners from Newton and the surrounding communities between 11 AM and 1 PM. This community event will support our Newton Rotary Foundation via the payment link provided. Your donation will support community grants distributed by Newton Rotary to many local nonprofits and scholarships for deserving high school scholars and technical students.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-rotary-dog-fest-parade/
LOCATION:Hyde Community Center\, 90 Lincoln Street\, Newton Highlands\, MA\, 02460
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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