West Newton's home for arts and culture.
35 Webster Street, Newton, MA 02465
Originally the home of 19th-century abolitionist and educator Nathaniel T. Allen, the Newton Cultural Alliance opened The Allen Center in 2021 and hosts a variety of artistic and cultural events throughout the year.
Upcoming Concerts
From Scotland to America
Join us for a spirited evening of Scottish and American folk music and traditional tunes reimagined by Boston's fiddling finest, Kathleen parks, Jenna Moynihan, and Friends.
Saturday, March 7, 7:30 pm
Yuki Yoshimi
An inspiring afternoon of Mozart, Bartók, and Schumann with 25 year old pianist and rising star, Yuki Yoshimi.
Sunday, March 8, 3:00 pm
Orli Shaham
A special opportunity to hear one of the world's great pianists, Orli Shaham, up close at The Allen Center. This will be a truly incredible evening of music you won't want to miss!
Monday, March 16, 7:30 pm
Karen Walwyn
Steinway Artist Karen Walwyn returns to The Allen Center for an enlightening lecture-recital on the incredible life and works of Florence Price and more.
Sunday, March 22, 3:00 pm
A Scottish Cèilidh with Summer McCall
Pronounced "KAY-lee," a cèlidh is a traditional Scottish (and Irish céilí) social gathering centered on lively, inclusive group dancing. Guided by Summer McCall, who will explain each step, the event welcomes dancers of all ages and experience levels - no prior experience necessary.
Saturday, April 4, 7:00 pm
We the People: Finding Our Voices
The Allen Center proudly launches its We the People: Finding Our Voices speaker series, inspired by the legacy of Nathaniel Allen and his family—progressive thinkers, innovators, and educators who championed community dialogue and civic engagement in West Newton.
9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero
To inaugurate the We the People: Finding Our Voices speaker series, we invite you to a special VIP private screening of the newly created film 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero. The evening will continue with a forum with Carolyn Lukensmeyer, founder of AmericaSpeaks, Jerren Chang of Partners in Democracy, and community leader Marcy Crary. The screening will take place at West Newton Cinema. Admission is free, but registration is required. Join us for this powerful opening event as we come together to reflect, learn, and begin an important community conversation.
Thursday, March 26, 7:00 pm
In The Galleries
NAA Member's Art Exhibit
