Community Event
Holi Festival of Colors
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesThe New Art Center invites you to join the Holi Festival of Colors. We will have art-making, performances, food, dancing, and music throughout the day. The event includes outdoor color play where you become the canvas for artmaking! You have the opportunity to participate in the very fun (and messy) tradition of throwing organic color…
Historic Newton presents the Newton House Tour
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAWelcome 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 interesting interior design choices that add to the life of a historic structure. You'll…
A Far Cry 2025 Spring Soirée
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesWe are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Spring Soirée. Together, we'll celebrate the end of another fantastic season at A Far Cry and unveil what we’re dreaming up for the future. Featuring highlights such as: A special interactive performance by the Criers, showcasing new initiatives and musical teasers for the 2026-2027 Season and…
Cones ‘n Cars 2025
Due to the inclement weather on August 20, we have postponed our Cones 'n Cars event until Wednesday, August 27, from 5:00PM - 8:00PM. THE GOOD NEWS: You now have more time to register if you haven't! Visit our website at https://newtv.org/cones-n-cars-2025 (linked below) to reserve your spot. Cones 'n Cars is generously sponsored by…
Blue Heron Songbook Benefit
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesA fun and fabulous afternoon of cabaret and canapés, featuring Blue Heron artists performing favorite works from 15th-century Burgundy to Broadway! This intimate, festive, and one-of-a-kind event celebrates the start of the 2025-2026 season and supports Blue Heron’s mission. All proceeds benefit Blue Heron’s season of evocative, historically-informed performances.
Film Screening of An Uncommon Education: The Allen School
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesHistoric Newton, West Newton Cinema, and Newton Cultural Alliance are excited to present a showing and panel discussion of the film "An Uncommon Education: The Allen School"! Join us on Tuesday, October 14 to view the original film (released in 2023) followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with the filmmakers. Tickets are $20 and…
Jack Lemmon: A Centennial Tribute!
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesOur hottest event of the season, West Newton Cinema will present the Jack Lemmon 100th Anniversary Celebration from October 24–26, 2025, marking the centenary of the birth of one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors and Newton’s own native son. One of the most beloved actors in movie history, Jack Lemmon (1925–2001) was born John Uhler…
40th Anniversary Boston Jazz Voices Concert
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesJoin Boston Jazz Voices as we celebrate 40 years of making beautiful music together. The group was founded in 1985 by a bunch of barbershoppers looking to expand their musicianship by singing the great arrangements of Gene Puerling, The Singers Unlimited, and The Hi-Los. This concert will include songs from each decade of our history.…
Ty Burr’s Movie Club: Children of Men
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesTY BURR’S MOVIE CLUB is hosted by the nationally recognized film critic Ty Burr. Each month Ty presents and discusses one of his favorite films with the audience. His selections span the spectrum from classics that have stood the test of time to contemporary films that merit a second viewing. ABOUT THE FILM In 2027,…
Sy Montgomery & E.B. Bartels: A Turtle Celebration
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesWest Newton Cinema Reads and Newtonville Books present: Famed naturalist Sy Montgomery, author of THE TRUE AND LUCKY LIFE OF A TURTLE, and E. B. Bartels, author of GOOD GRIEF, together for a talk and book signing to benefit the Turtle Survival Alliance! Our day begins with a turtle meet and greet. Sy and E.B.…