Community Event
New Art Center presents Art and Healing: Art Therapists on Creating Connections
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesAn illuminating talk with practicing studio artists and art therapists, Erin Palazzolo Loparo, M.S.-ATR and Tova Speter, M.A., LMHC, as they explore the intersection of personal creative practice and community-based healing. This event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served. View the work of Erin Loparo, Tova Speter, and other…
West Newton Cinema presents Ty Burr’s Movie Club: The Holdovers
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesFrom acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them -- a damaged, brainy troublemaker (newcomer…
FUUSN Presents What the World Needs Now: A Community Gathering for Justice and Peace
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesFirst Unitarian Universalist Society presents a song filled interfaith community event, featuring a community folk song sing-along, a performance by an Interfaith choir, and a keynote talk by Tinya Seeger (Pete Seeger’s daughter). While the gathering is free and open to the public, freewill donations will support non-profit Democracy Forward. Co-sponsors for the event include the…
Historic Newton presents Revolutionary Newton
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAHistoric Newton celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! Join us in exploring what life was like in 18th-century New England. Reenactors will scatter the museum exhibits and grounds to create an immersive experience of revolutionary life. Guests can participate in hands-on period-specific activities and listen to reenactors debate politics, describe daily life, reminisce…
Suzuki School of Newton Presents 40th Anniversary Gala
American Legion Hall Nonatum, MAJoin the Suzuki School of Newton as they celebrate 40 years of inspiring young musicians, nurturing talent, and sharing the joy of music. An elegant evening of music, fine dining, and celebration awaits commemorating four decades of artistic excellence and dedication. All proceeds benefit SSN's need-based James Thornblade Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Historic Newton presents Naughty Newton at Night: Hamilton’s World
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAJoin the historic cocktail party of the year on Saturday, April 11 from 7-10pm at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. The theme for this year will be the smash musical Hamilton. Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres while exploring the more scandalous topics of the 18th-century through the life of Alexander Hamilton. What were the favorite…
The Allen Center Presents An Uncommon Education
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesThe Allen Center and Historic Newton present a special screening of An Uncommon Education, a documentary exploring the legacy of Nathaniel T. Allen—right here where his groundbreaking work took place. Learn about Allen's English and Classical School, a forward-looking program of study at a time when slavery was still the law of the land and women’s suffrage yet a…
West Newton Cinema presents Bending the Arc: The Journey Continues
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesGlobal Spotlight: Partners in Health Partners In Health: The Journey Continues In the 1980s, Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, activist Ophelia Dahl, Todd McCormack, and investor Thomas White began a movement that changed global health forever. Treating patients who had been abandoned by the health establishment, they developed through Partners In Health (PIH)…
Director’s Spotlight: Age Group Winner
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesIn 1980 Jay Helgerson shocked the world, becoming the first person to run a marathon a week for a year – each race completed in under three hours. For the last ten years, his daughter, filmmaker Alexandra Helgerson, followed him with a camera in order to understand the eccentric man who raised her. What she…
Historic Newton Presents April Vacation Week 2026: Dazzling Decades
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MATravel back in time and immerse yourself in crafts and activities from different decades, including decoupage, shrinky dinks, perler beads, and more! Each day features a unique theme and activities, plus LEGOs, coloring, and outdoor games. Today: Fresh 1990s. Wednesday 4/22: Righteous 1980s. Thursday 4/23: Groovy 1970s. Friday 4/22: Far Out 1960s. Admission: $5 per…