Newton Art Association presents 2026 New Members Show
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesThe Newton Art Association presents its New Members Show at the Scandinavian Cultural Center on view May 1 – June 29, 2026. Featuring first-time exhibiting artists and seasoned pros alike who have joined the Newton Art Association within the past 12 months, this exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to view new work and connect with…
The Allen Center Presents Brush & Lens: Artist Talk with Peter Vanderwarker and Sam Belisle
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesJoin us for a compelling lecture demonstration on the dynamic interplay between painting and photography— and go behind the scenes with two of Newton's most celebrated artists, Peter Vanderwarker and Sam Belisle, for a rare glimpse into their creative processes. All attendees will be entered to win one of two signed Peter Vanderwarker prints. Admission…
South Stage Presents Pippin
Newton South High School 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MASouth Stage presents Pippin on May 14-16 at 7:30PM in Newton South's Seasholes Auditorium. Set against the backdrop of a PT Barnum era circus, South Stage's production will use elements of both unsettling freak-show and awe-inspiring spectacle to tell the story of Pippin, the young prince in search of the secret to true happiness and…
Suzuki School of Newton Presents ¡Cantemos Juntos! – Student Workshop
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesThis workshop is designed for children ages 8-12 of any instrument and any level of musical training. In this workshop Lydia will teach a variety of singing games in Spanish, as well as folk songs from the Andean region of South America. The children will learn the basic dance steps and accompaniment to the songs…
Suzuki School of Newton Presents The Singing Voice: the Heart where Music Begins – Teacher Workshop
The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesWith Lydia Mills, Kodály Teacher Trainer and Director of Instituto Kodály at Fundación Ibáñez Atkinson. This workshop is designed for instrumental and vocal music teachers. Teachers will participate in the first workshop with the children and stay for a session dedicated specifically to teachers. Lydia will share her insight on teaching with the Kodály approach.…
Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library Presents A Book Talk with Pernille Ipsen
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesBook Talk with Pernille Ipsen Join us for an inspiring conversation with Pernille Ipsen, acclaimed author and historian, on her powerful memoir My Seven Mothers: Making a Family in the Danish Women’s Movement. Ipsen, a longtime professor of gender and women’s studies and now full-time writer, tells the remarkable story of the seven women who…
South Stage Presents Pippin
Newton South High School 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MASouth Stage presents Pippin on May 14-16 at 7:30PM in Newton South's Seasholes Auditorium. Set against the backdrop of a PT Barnum era circus, South Stage's production will use elements of both unsettling freak-show and awe-inspiring spectacle to tell the story of Pippin, the young prince in search of the secret to true happiness and…
Suzuki School of Newton Presents Multicultural Festival 2026
Suzuki School of Newton 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, United StatesCelebrate community and creativity at the Suzuki School of Newton’s Multicultural Festival 2026, featuring international music, an intergenerational art show, and a delicious global potluck. Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 2–6 PM in Waban for an afternoon of performances, connection, and cultural celebration for all ages.
Cappella Clausura Presents Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi
Grace Episcopal Church 76 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, United States“Worthy of the Highest Praise: Bembo and Vivaldi” May 16th at 4 PM - Grace Episcopal Church on Newton Are you familiar with the name “Antonia Bembo”? How about “Antonio Vivaldi”? I’d wager that you’re familiar with the latter but not the former - which is exactly the point. Antonia Bembo was an Italian composer…
Commonwealth Chorale presents Spirit, Passion, Defiance – Let’s Tango!
Spirit, Passion, Defiance – Let’s Tango! Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7 PM Alberto Ginastera: Lamentations of the Prophet Jeremiah Various: Tango works with tango orchestra and dancers Martín Palmeri: Misa a Buenos Aires (“Misatango”) with strings, piano, bandoneon, and tango dancers! Laura Beth Couch, mezzo-soprano Alex Roitman, bandoneon