Newton Theatre Company Presents Oh To Be Pure Again
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 297 Lowell Ave, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Newton Theatre Company presents Oh To Be Pure Again, winner of the Gene Gabriel Moore Playwriting Award, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Newtonville. This tender ode to female desire, submission, rebellion, and growing up in a religious culture centered on purity comedically captures many niche Bible camp experiences and archetypes.

Director's Spotlight: Age Group Winner
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:30 | West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
In 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 gets are his projected anxieties, his struggles with physical age and emotional distress, all while he endlessly trains for the Boston Marathon. But as Jay trains, the film is nearly derailed by Alexandra’s encounter with a life threatening illness. Ultimately, AGE GROUP WINNER is an affirmation of the will to live.
Join us after the film for a discussion with the filmmakers:
Alexandra Helgerson is a filmmaker, actor and musician. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, where she played basketball her freshman year. After working in publishing in New York City, she began a career in acting. Notable roles include Viola and Rosaline for the American Shakespeare Center, Vivien in VIVIEN, and Brynne in the horror-comedy HAPPY ENDING. AGE GROUP WINNER, a ten year in the making cinema-verité documentary about her world record setting, marathon running father, is her directorial debut. A recent survivor of sarcoma, Helgerson chronicles her experiences of love, loss, and desire on her debut album Halcyon Days, to be released in the summer of 2026.
Jay Helgerson was born in Wichita, KS and served in the U.S. Marine Corps before earning a degree in History at the University of California, Berkeley. In 1980 he became the first person in the world to run 52 marathons in one year, each in under 3 hours. His feat earned him a place in the Guiness Book of World Records. He trains daily in Portland’s Forest Park, and at age 71 will run his 20th Boston Marathon in April of 2026. When not running, Jay enjoys eating pizza, reading the news, and talking pop culture, mostly with his three daughters and two granddaughters.

New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
2026-04-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-04 17:30 - 19:30 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, 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 of an experienced instructor. Whether applying to art school or simply wanting to grow as an artist, this class offers the structure and feedback teens need to succeed.

Historic Newton Presents April Vacation Week 2026: Dazzling Decades
2026-04-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
Travel 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 child per day, adults and kids under 5 are free. Accompanying adults must remain onsite with their child but can utilize a quiet space with free Wi-Fi if desired. Stop by any time during the program. Free street parking on Waverley Avenue is strongly encouraged Tickets can be purchased in advance or onsite.

Artist Talk: Hands to Earth with Patty Rosenblatt
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join artist Patty Rosenblatt and her co-presenter and video collaborator Kathryn Brodie for a special artist talk that explores the evolution of Hands to Earth and the environmental concerns that shape it.
Rosenblatt noted that green space is disappearing so rapidly that it might soon be possible for people to live their lives without ever touching the earth under their feet. Hands to Earth is her proposal to encourage others to engage with the Earth.
This program provides an opportunity to look back at Rosenblatt’s project through conversation, artwork, and film. Her series, First Violin, An Octave of Prints, which will be on display, offers a powerful visual example of her process and material exploration.
We invite you to join us for an engaging afternoon of art, reflection, and dialogue about touch, transformation, and our shared responsibility to the natural world.
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Andromeda of Boston and Spark Newton present Spring Hafla 2026
2026-04-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Grace Episcopal Church, 76 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Andromeda of Boston and Spark Newton present a vibrant showcase of world dance at Grace Episcopal Church featuring local students and professional performers. Styles include MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic, Turkish), as well as Asian, Balkan, and Eastern European–inspired traditions. Light refreshments provided; Free for Newton residents with reservations.

Newton Community Chorus presents Mozart's Requiem
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 76 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Join the Newton Community Chorus for a powerful performance of Mozart’s Requiem, brought to life with full orchestra and exceptional soloists at Grace Episcopal Church. Composed in the final days of his life, Mozart’s Requiem is a work of profound intensity and mystery—left unfinished at the time of his death at just 35. Don’t miss this moving musical experience that continues to captivate audiences centuries later.
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Blue Heron presents Machaut Weekend
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Machaut Weekend
May 1-3, 2026
Join us for a three-day festival featuring the poetry and music of 14th-century Europe’s greatest poet and composer, Guillaume de Machaut (d. 1377). We’ll explore the courtly chansons that are the heart of his work, sample his polytextual motets, sing the celebrated Messe de Nostre Dame by candlelight in Emmanuel Church’s gothic Lindsey Chapel, and finish up with a cabaret concert of songs by Machaut and the next generation, the bewitchingly smoky Ars subtilior.
Calendar of Events
Opening Festivities: Keynote, Performance & Sing-Along
Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:30 pm
The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, West Newton, MA 02465
Tickets: $11.50–$32.50
Our celebration of Machaut begins with a keynote talk by one of the world’s leading scholars of 14th-century music, Anne Stone (CUNY Graduate Center), performances of pieces in several of the genres represented in Machaut’s oeuvre, and a sing-along of the Kyrie from the Messe de Nostre Dame.

Hyde Community Center presents Newton Taiwan Day
2026-05-02 11:30 - 15:00 | Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461, United States
Mark your calendar for the largest outdoor Taiwan festival in Massachusetts. Each year the community comes together at the Hyde Community Center to enjoy vibrant cultural performances, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a joyful celebration of Taiwanese culture. Free admission. Everyone is welcome!

West Newton Cinema presents Join or Die
2026-05-02 15:00 - 17:30 | West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Directed by Rebecca Davis, Pete Davis
Starring Robert Putnam, Vivek Murthy, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, Priya Parker, Jane McAlevey, Glenn Loury, Hahrie Han
THE POWER OF BELONGING: JOIN OR DIE
Stronger communities start with showing up.
3:00 – 4:30 PM – “Join or Die” screening
4:30 – 5:30 PM – Club Fair in the Cinema Lobby
The 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.
“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.
After 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.

New Phil presents Classics III: Traditionally Modern
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 76 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Classics III: Traditionally Modern
May 2, 2026 – May 3, 2026

Bruckner: Symphony No. 4
Music for Cuatro and Orchestra with special guest Carlos Capacho

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$10 – $45

New Art Center Presents New Yart Sale
2026-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Discover an extraordinary collection of original artwork spanning styles, mediums, and price points, generously donated by artists from across Greater Boston. Whether you are a seasoned collector or purchasing your first piece, the New Yart Sale offers an accessible and inspiring way to bring art into your life while supporting creative education in our community. It’s like a yard sale, but full of ART!

Suzuki School of Newton Graduation Concert
2026-05-03 12:00 - 18:00 | The Shops at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, United States
Suzuki School of Newton harp and violin students performing a variety of music.

Spark Newton Presents Newton Singers Spring Concert
2026-05-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Elevation Chapel, 150 Lowell Avenue, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join the Newton Singers at Elevation Chapel in Newtonville for an uplifting Spring Concert, an afternoon of music that celebrates the season and our community. This friendly, intergenerational chorus will share a mix of jazz, show tunes, folk songs, and familiar favorites—perfect for music lovers of all ages. Come hear beautiful live choral music, sing along to songs you know, and enjoy a spring afternoon with neighbors and friends.
Free and open to all!
Newton Singers Spring Concert is fiscally sponsored by Spark Newton.

Suzuki School of Newton presents Pianos Galore Concert
2026-05-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Newton Presbyterian Church, 75 Vernon St., Newton, MA, United States
Suzuki School of Newton piano students present a group concert of classical repertoire.

Blue Heron Presents Cabaret Concert: Machaut & the Ars subtilior
2026-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Wrap up Blue Heron’s Machaut Weekend with a program connecting Machaut to the next generation. Late-14th-century Ars subtilior (the “more subtle art”) composers built on his work, crafting songs about mysterious, smoky speculators known as fumeurs. Enjoy projected texts and illustrations, a taste of French food & drink, and—as an extra treat—learn how to sing and dance a virelai!

Newton Cemetery & Arboretum presents Pond Fish Tour
2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Newton Cemetery and Arboretum, 791 Walnut St, Newton, Massachusetts, 02459, United States
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.
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Highland Glee Club presents Let Freedom Sing!
2026-05-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Newton Presbyterian Church, 75 Vernon St., Newton, MA, United States
Put on some red, white, and blue and join us for a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of our country! The Highland Gee Club Men’s Chorus, the Apollo Club, and Saengerfest join to form a 100 MAN MEGA CHORUS to serenade you with beloved traditional patriotic songs, as well as a beautiful triptych of Union songs from the Civil War, and Randal Thompson’s Testament of Freedom, set to inspiring words of Thomas Jefferson.

Bay Colony Brass presents Springtime Salmagundi
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Founded in 2000, Bay Colony Brass is a vibrant large brass ensemble featuring twenty talented brass and percussion musicians from the Greater Boston area. For their spring concert at Second Church in Newton, they’ll present an exciting and diverse program:
Siyahamba (Traditional, arr. David Marlatt)
Music for Brass and Timpani (James Marks)
Liturgy for Brass (David Uber)
Three Brass Cats (Chris Hazell)
SunCatchers (Carson Cooman) new commission for two French Horns and Brass Ensemble, with Hazel Dean Davis and Nick Auer, horn
Othello (Alfred Reed)
