Cherry Street Music Presents Ari & Mia

The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Sister duo Ari Friedman (cello & voice) and Mia Friedman (fiddle & voice) bring their chamber-folk magic to the stage in a special CD release celebration! Hailed as "strikingly beautiful, distinctive and exhilarating" (No Depression), Ari & Mia weave original compositions with Southern and Northeastern fiddle traditions and the early American songbook into something entirely…

$30

Commonwealth Chorale presents Spirit, Passion, Defiance – Let’s Tango!

Michael Driscoll School Auditorium 725 Washington Street, Brookline, M, United States

We end our 50th season with a bold Latin American program: Palmeri’s electrifying Misatango pulses with tango rhythms and passion, while Ginastera’s Lamentations evokes spiritual exile and sorrow. Dancers and a tango ensemble add visual and musical fire, concluding a season rich in reflection, intensity, and jubilant expression. Featuring soloists Laura Beth Couch, mezzo-soprano and…

Event Series Pippin

South Stage Presents Pippin

Newton South High School 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA

South Stage presents Pippin on May 14-16 at 7:30PM in Newton South's Seasholes Auditorium. Set against the backdrop of a PT Barnum era circus, South Stage's production will use elements of both unsettling freak-show and awe-inspiring spectacle to tell the story of Pippin, the young prince in search of the secret to true happiness and…

$14 – $18

Newton Yacht Club Open House

newton yacht club Nontantum Road, Newton, M, United States

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…

Free

Historic Newton Presents Newton House Tour

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA

Newton House Tour Sunday, May 17 12:00 noon - 5:00 PM Advance Tickets: $40 Historic Newton members, $50 general All Day-Of Tickets: $55 Booklet and wristband pickup at Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds Welcome to Historic Newton's 43rd annual Newton House Tour! Each year, Historic Newton presents the Newton House Tour to showcase historic homes in…

$40 – $55

Pro Arte presents A German Requiem

Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

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…

Cherry Street Music presents Allison Eldredge & Pei-Shan Lee

The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Honor 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…

$30 – $60

New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class

New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United States

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…

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 States

Orchestra 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…

$15 – $30

ArsNova Presents Piano in Motion: Whispers to Wildfire

Newton Presbyterian Church 75 Vernon St., Newton, MA, United States

Pianist 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.…

Free