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 Events
Ari & Mia
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.
Saturday, May 16, 7:00 pm
Allison Eldredge & Pei-Shan Lee
Cellist Allison Eldredge and pianist Pei-Shan Lee perform Beethoven's celebrated cello sonatas— works renowned for their emotional depth, technical brilliance, and bold, innovative structures that offer a profound window into Beethoven's humanity and genius.
Sunday, May 17, 3:00 pm
The Strawberry Festival
This year's 12th annual Strawberry Festival reveals the hidden gems of our community—bringing together the people, flavors, stories, and sounds that make our city so special. We'll have food, drinks, music, chocolate and wine tasting, a silent auction, and raise the paddle. Individual tickets and sponsorships are available. Register now and be part of this unforgettable evening in the heart of West Newton!
Thursday, May 28, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Black Feathers
Back by popular demand, Welsh folk duo The Black Feathers return to The Allen Center for an evening of original songs and rich, soaring harmonies. This Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts program is generously supported by Spark Newton in partnership with The City of Newton.
Saturday, June 6, 7:30 pm
In The Galleries
Standing Still- Paintings by Kathryn Gearon
Providence native Kathryn Gearon is a painter, teacher and an advocate for the arts. She has been painting for over 20 years, and received her BFA from Rhode Island College in 2001, and a MFA from The Museum School of Fine Arts at Tufts, in 2018. She has exhibited her work in galleries and public venues throughout Southern New England.
