Behind the Screen: It Was Just an Accident
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesIT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT marks another remarkable act of defiance by Jafar Panahi, one of the most courageous filmmakers of our time. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the film is a tense, darkly humorous thriller about Vahid, a mechanic who believes he has reencountered Eghbal, the intelligence officer…
Ty Burr’s Movie Club: Children of Men
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesTY 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 2027,…
Lydian String Quartet at The Allen Center
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesAn Open Rehearsal The Naumberg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet, recently named Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center, will deliver the first of four open rehearsals that will take place throughout the year. Their residency will also include a full concert during the first six months of 2026. Buy Tickets.
New Art Center presents Friday Figure Draw Workshops
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesFriday Figure Draw Workshops Enjoy a life drawing open studio with a live model, beginning with quick poses and ending with an hour pose. The evening will be relaxed but professional, with music and a great model. No photography allowed. No instruction. For artists 21+ with drinks available for purchase. Bring your own art supplies…
Singer-songwriter Antje Duvekot at House Of Play House Concerts
House Of Play House Concerts Newton, MA, United StatesAntje has extensive touring experience, criss-crossing the US and Europe many times. She has performed at The Newport Folk Festival, Mountain Stage, and The Philadelphia and Kerrville Festivals. Internationally, she’s headlined The Celtic Connections Festival in Scotland and the Tonder Festival in Denmark. She’s the winner of the three top prizes in the singer-songwriter world:…
Sy Montgomery & E.B. Bartels: A Turtle Celebration
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesWest Newton Cinema Reads and Newtonville Books present: Famed naturalist Sy Montgomery, author of THE TRUE AND LUCKY LIFE OF A TURTLE, and E. B. Bartels, author of GOOD GRIEF, together for a talk and book signing to benefit the Turtle Survival Alliance! Our day begins with a turtle meet and greet. Sy and E.B.…
Behind the Screen: It Was Just an Accident
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesIT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT marks another remarkable act of defiance by Jafar Panahi, one of the most courageous filmmakers of our time. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the film is a tense, darkly humorous thriller about Vahid, a mechanic who believes he has reencountered Eghbal, the intelligence officer…
CONCERT BY CHAMBER MUSIC FOR YOUR CAUSE
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin us for a one-hour concert presenting music by Johannes Brahms, Max Bruch, Leonard Bernstein, and John Williams. Musicians are Paulette Bowes, clarinet; Scott Woolweaver, viola; Dennis Alves, tenor, and Rita Moerschel, piano. Refreshments to be served following the performance. "Chamber Music for YOUR Cause" was created by Paulette Bowes, former Executive Director of the…
AEM presents Practical Musicianship and Music Theory for Early Musicians
with Shira Kammen - vielle, voice, harp 5:30 - 6:45 pm, 11 November 2024 Shira Kammen ** Violin & Vielle 4 Monday sessions, November 11, 18, 25 & December 2, from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. ET Class Description
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…