5 Things To Do This Week – 1/29/25

5 Things To Do This Week – 1/29/25
Newton Cultural Alliance | Highlights Arts & Culture | Things To Do |
*On Wednesday, January 29th from 6:30-8:30 pm join The Allen Center for an opening reception of Interiors: Between Refuge and Restraint. This exhibition is the second in the “Women Seeing Women” series curated by Peter Vanderwarker, NCA board member and curator of the NCA’s visual art program. Tira Khan is a documentary and montage photographer who explores the meaning of family, portraiture, and place. Visit open hours on Thursdays from 12-2 pm and enjoy a cup of coffee with us at “Nate’s Cafe.” Find out more about Tira’s work, gallery hours and register for the opening reception here.
*Newton Theatre Company steps into the shadows with a thrilling twist on the classic gothic tale, Dracula. Running weekends through Saturday, February 8th, and featuring Linda Goetz in the starring role, this is a performance you won’t want to miss. This reinterpretation breathes new life into Bram Stoker’s timeless story of Count Dracula exploring themes of desire and dominance through unconventional casting and intimate staging. Spine chilling tickets are available here.
*On Saturday, February 1st at 1:00 pm, Duo Råmark, blending Bruno Råberg and Oskar Stenmark’s last names, returns to the Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library. Enjoy their folk and jazz-inspired music with electronic twists, evoking the forests of Värmland and Dalecaria. Tickets for this epic return are available here.
*Join the New Art Center in Newtonville on Sunday, February 2nd from 12:00-4:00 pm for the fourth annual Lunar New Year Event featuring a series of art-making and performance activities centered on the celebrations associated with the Lunar New Year. The event is part of New Art’s Cultural Access Program, a robust Community Outreach program providing free and inclusive art experiences. Register for this fun-filled day of art and culture.
*Cherry Street Music starts the new year with Classical with a Twist – Love Is All Around on Sunday, February 2nd at 3:00 pm. A magical program of Love & Friendship, including romantic works by Debussy & a collaborative favorite tune finale. Featuring Artistic Director, Allison Eldredge, cello; Dina Vainshtein, piano, and special guest performances from the “TEens of Temple Emanuel.” Tickets are available for this magical afternoon filled with love.