Bay Colony Brass presents “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass”

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Bay Colony Brass presents “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass” Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 7:30 pm Second Church in Newton | 60 Highland Street | West Newton, MA Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass.” The free, family-friendly concert of Christmas favorites ranges from Leroy Anderson’s “A…

West Newton Cinema presents Behind the Screen: Hamnet

West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United States

HAMNET is a historical drama directed by the Academy Award winning writer/director Chloé Zhao and based on the novel by Maggie O'Farrell. The film follows the arc in the relationship between William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes in the wake of the death of their 11-year-old son Hamnet. It tells a powerful story of love…

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The Newton Family Singers Present “Dancin’ on Sunshine: An inter-generational sing-along dance party”

Regis College’s Casey Theatre 235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA, United States

What the world needs now is joy, movement, inspiration and some sunshine! And NFS is bringing it with this season’s fun and uplifting show “Dancin’ on Sunshine” featuring music by the Bee Gees, Avicii, Kygo and Whitney Houston including such hits as “We Are Family” and “Walking on Sunshine” to “Vivir Mi Vida” and “Vogue.”…

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Newton Presbyterian Church presents A Christmas Carol

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

Neil McGarry returns to Newton Presbyterian Church for his 12th season performing "A Christmas Carol." Join us this holiday season in exploring Charles Dickens' immortal classic. A tale of tragedy, of ghosts, of the audacity of hope and the true spirit of Christmas. This one-man tour de force is an IRNE-award-winning performance, and not to…

West Newton Cinema presents Director’s Spotlight: Drink and Be Merry

West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United States

ABOUT THE FILM Set at a struggling New York dive bar in the days approaching Christmas, 2019, Chet (Jefferson White), a beleaguered bartender in a state of extended arrested development, must balance taking care of his difficult regulars, who have nowhere else to go, and rely on him for far more than pouring drinks, with…

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Stefan Jackiw & Friends at The Allen Center

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

Stefan Jackiw & Friends: Thursday December 18th, 7:30pm  Violinist Stefan Jackiw with pianist Kevin Ahfat, will present the Prokofiev Violin Sonata in D and duos with clarinetist Yoonah Kim by Schubert and Mozart. Allison Eldredge and Kevin Ahfat will join Jackiw and Kim in the Walter Rabl Piano Quartet. Buy Tickets.

Newton Cemetery & Arboretum: Artist in Residence Program – Applications Now Open

Newton Cemetery and Arboretum 791 Walnut St, Newton, Massachusetts, United States

The Friends of Newton Cemetery & Arboretum is delighted to announce that the application period for the 2026-27 Artist in Residence (AiR) Program is now open. This residency invites an artist to immerse themselves in the Cemetery’s historic landscape, its mission of remembrance, and its role as an accredited arboretum. The selected artist will have…

Event Series Commonwealth Chorale Auditions

Commonwealth Chorale Auditions

First Baptist Church in Newton 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United States

Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. We are especially looking for tenors and basses. The 2025-2026 season marks Commonwealth Chorale’s 50th Anniversary and will be filled with special performances. In March, we will perform a new arrangement of Mozart’s beloved Requiem by English composer Howard Arman…

West Newton Cinema presents Ty Burr’s Movie Club: Her

West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United States

TY BURR’S MOVIE CLUB is hosted by the nationally recognized film critic Ty Burr. Each month Ty presents and discusses one of his favorite films with the audience. His selections span the spectrum from classics that have stood the test of time to contemporary films that merit a second viewing. ABOUT THE FILM In the…

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