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,…
The Carroll Center for the Blind presents 14th Annual Walk for Independence!
Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst 100 Carlson Ave, Newton, M, United StatesJoin Us for the 14th Annual Walk for Independence! The 14th Annual Walk for Independence is happening Saturday, May 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton, MA)! This free event invites you to walk to raise funds for vision loss and celebrate our…
Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library Presents Midsummer Pajaki Making
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesMidsummer Pajaki Making Celebrate the arrival of summer by making a pajaki (mobile) with us! Hosting a fun Midsummer craft mashup! Pajakis are a traditional Polish craft–and here we marry it with a Swedish maypole! They can be small mobiles hung in your home, massive chandeliers displayed in museums, or anything in between! We will…
Newton Open Studios 2026
Various Locations Across Newton Newton, MA, United StatesNewton Open Studios returns this spring, celebrating nearly 30 years of connecting artists and the community through a vibrant, citywide open studios weekend. This year, approximately 110 artists will exhibit in homes, private studios, and group locations across Newton, with the New Art Center (61 Washington Park in Newtonville) serving as one of the major…
All Newton Music School Presents The Portland String Quartet
All Newton Music School 321 Chestnut St, West Newton, MA, United StatesThe Portland String Quartet's final program of the 57th season promises to be a pure, weightless, soaring delight. Blending the luscious sounds of William Walton's String Quartet in A minor, Haydn’s airy Quartet in C Major (Op. 33, No. 3 “the Bird”), and a volitant folk tune composed by the Danish String Quartet, Airborne is…