BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Newton Cultural Alliance - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Newton Cultural Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newtonculture.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Newton Cultural Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T173000 DTSTAMP:20260429T165747 CREATED:20260429T162131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162131Z UID:10024104-1777734000-1777743000@newtonculture.org SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Join or Die DESCRIPTION:Directed by Rebecca Davis\, Pete Davis \nStarring Robert Putnam\, Vivek Murthy\, Eddie S. Glaude Jr.\, Raj Chetty\, Priya Parker\, Jane McAlevey\, Glenn Loury\, Hahrie Han \nTHE POWER OF BELONGING: JOIN OR DIE\nStronger communities start with showing up. \n3:00 – 4:30 PM – “Join or Die” screening\n4:30 – 5:30 PM – Club Fair in the Cinema Lobby \nThe West Newton Cinema\, together with The Boston Club\, is hosting a special screening of “Join or Die” and a post screening “joining fair” with 15 area clubs and organizations. \n“Join or Die” is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America may depend on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam\, whose viral “Bowling Alone” research into the decline in American community lights a path out of our democracy’s present crisis. The film shows that the solution is within reach: getting involved. \nAfter the film\, connect with local clubs and organizations\, including Green Newton\, Newton Free Library\, The Boston Club\, Ty Burr’s Movie Club\, The Highland Glee Club\, Newton Camera Club\, LGBTQ Newton\, Newton Rotary\, Newton Lions Club\, Newton Women’s Forum\, Rock Voices\, and more. Discover how you can turn inspiration into action by becoming part of a community. \n  URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-join-or-die/ LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Film and Media ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newtonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/join-or-die-800-x-400.png ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T113000 DTSTAMP:20260429T165747 CREATED:20260427T184646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T184646Z UID:10023675-1778234400-1778239800@newtonculture.org SUMMARY:Newton Cemetery & Arboretum presents Pond Fish Tour DESCRIPTION: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 property’s waterways and how everything ties together today. Suggested donation: $15. Registration is required. \nClick here to register. URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-cemetery-arboretum-presents-pond-fish-tour/2026-05-08/1/ LOCATION:Newton Cemetery and Arboretum\, 791 Walnut St\, Newton\, Massachusetts\, 02459\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newtonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pond-Fish-Tour-Text-800-x-400.png ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cemetery &%3B Arboretum":MAILTO:mab@newcemcorp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T165747 CREATED:20260427T184646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T184646Z UID:10023676-1778247000-1778252400@newtonculture.org SUMMARY:Newton Cemetery & Arboretum presents Pond Fish Tour DESCRIPTION: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 property’s waterways and how everything ties together today. Suggested donation: $15. Registration is required. \nClick here to register. URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-cemetery-arboretum-presents-pond-fish-tour/2026-05-08/2/ LOCATION:Newton Cemetery and Arboretum\, 791 Walnut St\, Newton\, Massachusetts\, 02459\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newtonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pond-Fish-Tour-Text-800-x-400.png ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cemetery &%3B Arboretum":MAILTO:mab@newcemcorp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T165747 CREATED:20260422T153112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T153112Z UID:10023672-1778783400-1778788800@newtonculture.org SUMMARY:The Allen Center Presents Brush & Lens: Artist Talk with Peter Vanderwarker and Sam Belisle DESCRIPTION: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 is free\, but registration is required. \nClick here to register. \n  URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/the-allen-center-presents-brush-lens/ LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,At the Allen Center,Community Event,Culture and Education,Free Event,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newtonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/peter-sam-talk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T173000 DTSTAMP:20260429T165747 CREATED:20260429T173621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T173621Z UID:10024106-1778947200-1778952600@newtonculture.org SUMMARY:Cappella Clausura Presents Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi DESCRIPTION:“Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi”\nMay 16th at 4 PM – Grace Episcopal Church on Newton \nAre 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. \nAntonia Bembo was an Italian composer and singer of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. The reason you haven’t heard of her isn’t because her music is underwhelming: Bembo’s talent actually took her from Italy to France\, where she was employed by King Louis XIV as a composer and singer. Her music has been unduly neglected because of her gender; she is every bit as good as her male contemporaries\, and we’re proving it by putting her music side-by-side with the Vivaldi Gloria – one of the classics of the choral repertoire – and letting you draw your own conclusions. \nAccording to one etymology\, the name “Antonia/o means “worthy of praise”. In this little-heard work by Antonia Bembo\, you’ll hear that she’s just as praiseworthy as any Antonio. \nFeaturing music by: Antonia Bembo\, Antonio Vivaldi\, and others URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/cappella-clausura-presents-bembo-vivaldi/ LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 76 Eldredge Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newtonculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bembo-and-Vivaldi.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cappella Clausura":MAILTO:manager@clausura.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR