Behind The Screen: WICKED with author Gregory Maguire

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

Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, joins us for a screening and discussion of the new musical film WICKED (2024), the world within his books, and all things Oz! WICKED brings the untold origin story of the witches of Oz to life, based on Maguire's…

$20

Pro Arte presents Holiday Brass!

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

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents the first concert in this season’s Salon Series- Holiday Brass Quintet, featuring traditional holiday favorites, at The Allen Center in Newton at 7pm on December 2nd. The Holiday Brass salon concert has become a recent tradition at the Allen House, after its first performance during the pandemic as a video…

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents Holiday Brass Quintet

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

The Salon Series is Pro Arte's chamber music concert series. Each performance features a select handful of musicians from Pro Arte's cooperative along with occasional guest artists to present musical gems not featured in the full orchestral Ensemble Series. They are a perfect way to get to know Pro Arte players better. If you haven’t…

$15 – $30

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents Holiday Brass Quintet

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

The Salon Series is Pro Arte's chamber music concert series. Each performance features a select handful of musicians from Pro Arte's cooperative along with occasional guest artists to present musical gems not featured in the full orchestral Ensemble Series. They are a perfect way to get to know Pro Arte players better. If you haven’t…

$15 – $30

Historic Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Sewing

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA

The school day is over early and the museum is open! Stop by Durant-Kenrick House to try out a handicraft and make something new to take home with you. This month's theme is sewing! Explore the history of the craft and sew your own drawstring bag to keep. Kids can also explore the exhibits and…

The New Art Small Works Exhibition

New Art Cooridor 245 Walnut Street, Newon, MA

The New Art Small Works Exhibition, with an opening reception on Thursday, December 5th, from 6 – 8 pm, this is your chance to mingle with some of this year's artists, listening to the music of the ProArte Chamber Orchestra of Boston Musicians, and finding the perfect holiday gift with personalized Art Gift Wrapping while…

Free

Good Food Farms Winter Pop-Up Market

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

The Good Food Farm will host its Winter Farmer's Market at The Allen Center from 11:00- 1:30 pm. Purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, canned goods and more. There will also be Pasture Raised Pork for Pre-Order. If you'd like to buy pork on Friday, please email info@thegoodfood.farm by Thursday (12/5) at 8pm. See the list of…

In the Key of Now

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

The Allen Center in partnership with Berklee Voice Department presents "In the Key of Now" on Friday, December 6th at 7:30 pm. Featuring the Advanced Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Prof. Ned Rosenblatt and a special cameo appearance by renowned vocalist and Professor Emeritus Donna McElroy. Step into "In the Key of Now", a live experience that celebrates the power of the…

FUUSN Holiday Fair

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United States

The FUUSN Holiday Fair is a fun, festive Holiday marketplace. Shop for gifts, toys, homemade baked goods, wreaths and swags. Buy baked goods such as cookies, cakes, and sweets, or pick up a fresh green wreath, topped with a colorful bow. Join in on the fun of singing with a holiday caroling session open to all…