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…

Free

West Newton Cinema Reads: Perrotta & Phillips

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

West 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…

$21

Commonwealth Chorale Auditions

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

We 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…

Cherry Street Music Presents Lydian String Quartet: An Open Rehearsal

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

Lydian 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…

$30

Strawberry Festival 2026

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

STRAWBERRY 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…

$175

Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library Presents Midsummer Pajaki Making

Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United States

Midsummer 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…

$40 – $50