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New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class // All Levels // GR 8-12 // Mondays with Mattea Weinberg This all-levels class is perfect for teens looking to build strong skills and prepare a competitive portfolio for college art programs. Students will draw from life, experiment with materials, and create meaningful, finished pieces—all with the support and guidance…
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Blue Heron presents Machaut Weekend
Blue Heron presents Machaut Weekend
Machaut Weekend May 1-3, 2026 Join us for a three-day festival featuring the poetry and music of 14th-century Europe’s greatest poet and composer, Guillaume de Machaut (d. 1377). We’ll explore the courtly chansons that are the heart of his work, sample his polytextual motets, sing the celebrated Messe de Nostre Dame by candlelight in Emmanuel…
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Hyde Community Center presents Newton Taiwan Day
Hyde Community Center presents Newton Taiwan Day
Mark your calendar for the largest outdoor Taiwan festival in Massachusetts. Each year the community comes together at the Hyde Community Center to enjoy vibrant cultural performances, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a joyful celebration of Taiwanese culture. Free admission. Everyone is welcome!
West Newton Cinema presents Join or Die
West Newton Cinema presents Join or Die
Directed by Rebecca Davis, Pete Davis Starring Robert Putnam, Vivek Murthy, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, Priya Parker, Jane McAlevey, Glenn Loury, Hahrie Han THE POWER OF BELONGING: JOIN OR DIE Stronger communities start with showing up. 3:00 - 4:30 PM – “Join or Die” screening 4:30 - 5:30 PM – Club Fair in…
New Phil presents Classics III: Traditionally Modern
New Phil presents Classics III: Traditionally Modern
Classics III: Traditionally Modern May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026 Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 Music for Cuatro and Orchestra with special guest Carlos Capacho Show more Grace Episcopal Church Get Tickets $10 - $45
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New Art Center Presents New Yart Sale
New Art Center Presents New Yart Sale
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 Sale offers an accessible and inspiring way to bring art into your life while supporting creative education in our community.…
Suzuki School of Newton Graduation Concert
Suzuki School of Newton Graduation Concert
Suzuki School of Newton harp and violin students performing a variety of music.
New Phil presents Classics III: Traditionally Modern
New Phil presents Classics III: Traditionally Modern
Classics III: Traditionally Modern May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026 Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 Music for Cuatro and Orchestra with special guest Carlos Capacho Show more Grace Episcopal Church Get Tickets $10 - $45
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New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class // All Levels // GR 8-12 // Mondays with Mattea Weinberg This all-levels class is perfect for teens looking to build strong skills and prepare a competitive portfolio for college art programs. Students will draw from life, experiment with materials, and create meaningful, finished pieces—all with the support and guidance…
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Newton Cemetery & Arboretum presents Pond Fish Tour
Newton Cemetery & Arboretum presents Pond Fish Tour
Take a walk through Historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum and learn about Cold Spring Brook, the four ponds and two lagoons on the property, and the fish and other aquatic life that call them home. Join former Newton resident and Executive Director for Native Fish Coalition Bob Mallard as he explains the history of the…
Newton Cemetery & Arboretum presents Pond Fish Tour
Newton Cemetery & Arboretum presents Pond Fish Tour
Take a walk through Historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum and learn about Cold Spring Brook, the four ponds and two lagoons on the property, and the fish and other aquatic life that call them home. Join former Newton resident and Executive Director for Native Fish Coalition Bob Mallard as he explains the history of the…
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Highland Glee Club presents Let Freedom Sing!
Highland Glee Club presents Let Freedom Sing!
Put on some red, white, and blue and join us for a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of our country! The Highland Gee Club Men's Chorus, the Apollo Club, and Saengerfest join to form a 100 MAN MEGA CHORUS to serenade you with beloved traditional patriotic songs, as well as a beautiful…
Newton Baroque Presents Music from 17th Century South Germany
Newton Baroque Presents Music from 17th Century South Germany
Join Newton Baroque at The Allen Center for a program of 17th Century music from South Germany, including works by Bertali, Schmelzer, Biber, Capricornus. Susanna Ogata – violin, Laura Jeppesen – viola da gamba, Andrus Madsen – harpsichord. Click here for Tickets!
Bay Colony Brass presents Springtime Salmagundi
Bay Colony Brass presents Springtime Salmagundi
Founded in 2000, Bay Colony Brass is a vibrant large brass ensemble featuring twenty talented brass and percussion musicians from the Greater Boston area. For their spring concert at Second Church in Newton, they’ll present an exciting and diverse program: Siyahamba (Traditional, arr. David Marlatt) Music for Brass and Timpani (James Marks) Liturgy for Brass…
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New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class // All Levels // GR 8-12 // Mondays with Mattea Weinberg This all-levels class is perfect for teens looking to build strong skills and prepare a competitive portfolio for college art programs. Students will draw from life, experiment with materials, and create meaningful, finished pieces—all with the support and guidance…
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The Allen Center presents Kathryn Gearon Artist Reception
The Allen Center presents Kathryn Gearon Artist Reception
You're invited to an evening celebrating Standing Still, a new body of work by painter Kathryn Gearon. Spend time with the paintings, meet the artist, and enjoy drinks and light bites. Admission is free; registration is required. Click here to register. About Standing Still: "My practice is rooted in drawing and painting, yet it is the…
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Newton Art Association presents 2026 New Members Show
Newton Art Association presents 2026 New Members Show
The Newton Art Association presents its New Members Show at the Scandinavian Cultural Center on view May 1 – June 29, 2026. Featuring first-time exhibiting artists and seasoned pros alike who have joined the Newton Art Association within the past 12 months, this exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to view new work and connect with…
The Allen Center Presents Brush & Lens: Artist Talk with Peter Vanderwarker and Sam Belisle
The Allen Center Presents Brush & Lens: Artist Talk with Peter Vanderwarker and Sam Belisle
Join us 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…
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Suzuki School of Newton Presents The Singing Voice: the Heart where Music Begins – Teacher Workshop
Suzuki School of Newton Presents The Singing Voice: the Heart where Music Begins – Teacher Workshop
With Lydia Mills, Kodály Teacher Trainer and Director of Instituto Kodály at Fundación Ibáñez Atkinson. This workshop is designed for instrumental and vocal music teachers. Teachers will participate in the first workshop with the children and stay for a session dedicated specifically to teachers. Lydia will share her insight on teaching with the Kodály approach.…
Suzuki School of Newton Presents ¡Cantemos Juntos! – Student Workshop
Suzuki School of Newton Presents ¡Cantemos Juntos! – Student Workshop
This workshop is designed for children ages 8-12 of any instrument and any level of musical training. In this workshop Lydia will teach a variety of singing games in Spanish, as well as folk songs from the Andean region of South America. The children will learn the basic dance steps and accompaniment to the songs…
Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library Presents A Book Talk with Pernille Ipsen
Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library Presents A Book Talk with Pernille Ipsen
Book Talk with Pernille Ipsen Join us for an inspiring conversation with Pernille Ipsen, acclaimed author and historian, on her powerful memoir My Seven Mothers: Making a Family in the Danish Women’s Movement. Ipsen, a longtime professor of gender and women’s studies and now full-time writer, tells the remarkable story of the seven women who…
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Suzuki School of Newton Presents Multicultural Festival 2026
Suzuki School of Newton Presents Multicultural Festival 2026
Celebrate community and creativity at the Suzuki School of Newton’s Multicultural Festival 2026, featuring international music, an intergenerational art show, and a delicious global potluck. Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 2–6 PM in Waban for an afternoon of performances, connection, and cultural celebration for all ages.
Cappella Clausura Presents Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi
Cappella Clausura Presents Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi
“Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi” May 16th at 4 PM - Grace Episcopal Church on Newton Are you familiar with the name “Antonia Bembo”? How about “Antonio Vivaldi”? I’d wager that you’re familiar with the latter but not the former - which is exactly the point. Antonia Bembo was an Italian composer…
Commonwealth Chorale presents Spirit, Passion, Defiance – Let’s Tango!
Commonwealth Chorale presents Spirit, Passion, Defiance – Let’s Tango!
Spirit, Passion, Defiance – Let’s Tango! Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7 PM Alberto Ginastera: Lamentations of the Prophet Jeremiah Various: Tango works with tango orchestra and dancers Martín Palmeri: Misa a Buenos Aires (“Misatango”) with strings, piano, bandoneon, and tango dancers! Laura Beth Couch, mezzo-soprano Alex Roitman, bandoneon
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Newton Yacht Club Open House
Newton Yacht Club Open House
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…
Historic Newton Presents 2026 Newton House Tour
Historic Newton Presents 2026 Newton House Tour
A showcase of historic homes in Newton, their renovations, preservation, and interior design choices. Welcome to Historic Newton's 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…
Pro Arte presents A German Requiem
Pro Arte presents A German Requiem
A GERMAN REQUIEM May 17, 2026 3:00PM Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, USA DIRECTIONS Musical Program JONATHAN BAILEY HOLLAND The Nature of Lost Time (world Premiere) JOHANNES BRAMS Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 TICKETS Don’t miss this special event in May with conductor Kevin Leong, the Concord Chorus, and the Masterworks Chorale! Pro Arte joins soprano Carley…
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New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class // All Levels // GR 8-12 // Mondays with Mattea Weinberg This all-levels class is perfect for teens looking to build strong skills and prepare a competitive portfolio for college art programs. Students will draw from life, experiment with materials, and create meaningful, finished pieces—all with the support and guidance…
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New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class // All Levels // GR 8-12 // Mondays with Mattea Weinberg This all-levels class is perfect for teens looking to build strong skills and prepare a competitive portfolio for college art programs. Students will draw from life, experiment with materials, and create meaningful, finished pieces—all with the support and guidance…
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Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
We seek choral singers of all voice types, who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions will be held on May 26 and June 2 from 5:30pm until 9:30. They are held at our rehearsal location at First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Centre, a few minutes walk from the Newton Centre station…
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Strawberry Festival 2026
Strawberry Festival 2026
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2026 The Newton Cultural Alliance is happy to announce this year's 12th annual Strawberry Festival on Thursday, May 28th from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. This year’s Strawberry Festival reveals Newton’s best-kept secrets and the hidden gems of our community. You can expect tasting events with wine and chocolate, signature cocktails, fabulous music, a raise the paddle event,…
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The Carroll Center for the Blind presents 14th Annual Walk for Independence!
The Carroll Center for the Blind presents 14th Annual Walk for Independence!
Join Us for the 14th Annual Walk for Independence! The 14th Annual Walk for Independence is happening Saturday, May 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton, MA)! This free event invites you to walk to raise funds for vision loss and celebrate our…
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New Phil presents Family Concert: Family Faves
New Phil presents Family Concert: Family Faves
Family Concert: Family Faves May 31, 2026 Program to be announced. Concert includes an Instrument Petting Zoo, kids crafts, and more! Show more First Baptist Church Get Tickets $10 - $20