Pro Arte presents A German Requiem
Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United StatesA 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…
Cherry Street Music presents Allison Eldredge & Pei-Shan Lee
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesHonor the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death with an extraordinary evening of classical music! Cellist Allison Eldredge and pianist Pei-Shan Lee perform his celebrated cello sonatas — works renowned for their emotional depth, technical brilliance, and bold, innovative structures that offer a profound window into Beethoven's humanity and genius. This performance is part of The…
New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesTeen 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…
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton Presents Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesOrchestra Without Borders Boston Luca Antonucci, Music Director presents Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil with Grooversity Percussion Hannah Shanefield, soprano tickets $30 students $15 to benefit the work of Communities Without Borders, which supports education for at-risk children in Zambia Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:30 pm First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington…
ArsNova Presents Piano in Motion: Whispers to Wildfire
Newton Presbyterian Church 75 Vernon St., Newton, MA, United StatesPianist Tianhong Yang is celebrated for her profound artistry and commanding stage presence. As a laureate of top prizes in prestigious competitions—including the Liège International Piano Competition and the Antonio Bertolini Competition in Italy—she has captivated audiences at major venues across Europe and America, such as New York’s Carnegie Hall and London’s BBC Hoddinott Hall.…
West Newton Cinema Reads: Perrotta & Phillips
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesWest Newton Cinema Reads & Newtonville Books present: Tom Perrotta, author of The Leftovers, Little Children, and Election, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jayne Anne Phillips reading from, discussing, and signing copies of their new books, Ghost Town and Small Town Girls, followed by a screening of The Last Picture Show. Tom Perrotta’s new novel, Ghost…
New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesTeen 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…
Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
First Baptist Church in Newton 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United StatesWe 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…
Cherry Street Music Presents Lydian String Quartet: An Open Rehearsal
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesLydian String Quartet: An Open Rehearsal Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 pm, The Allen Center The Naumburg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet, Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center, will deliver their last open rehearsal of the season. Currently rehearsing music from Beethoven String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Beethoven String Quartet No. 15 in A…
Strawberry Festival 2026
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesSTRAWBERRY 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,…