Newton Free Library: Climbin’ Up the Mountain – Historic Struggles of African-American Opera Singers

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

In honor of Black History Month, opera and classical music expert, Ed Tapper, will give a presentation highlighting several historically significant African-American opera and concert singers from the 19th century to the present. They persevered in the face of racial prejudice and violence, blazing the trail for future generations of singers from every race. Mr.…

Cappella Clausura: Hildegard von Bingen’s “Ordo Virtutum”

Eliot Church of Newton 474 Centre St, Newton, MA, United States

Immerse yourself in chanted opera: what Director LeClair calls the very first opera, written around 1150 by Abbess and now St. Hildegard von Bingen, fully staged for modern audiences with 18 women and men lending gender fluidity to the various ancient roles; with Na'ama Lion, flute; Nancy Hurrell, harp; Laura Jeppesen, vielle; and Mike Williams,…

$20 – $35

Newton Free Library: Solo Violin Performance

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

Violinist Dorisiya Yosifova will perform works by Telemann, Bach, Kreisler, and others. A native of Gabrovo, Bulgaria, Ms. Yosifova earned a Master of Music degree in violin performance at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

Free

Cappella Clausura: Hildegard von Bingen’s “Ordo Virtutum”

Immerse yourself in chanted opera: what Director LeClair calls the very first opera, written around 1150 by Abbess and now St. Hildegard von Bingen, fully staged for modern audiences with 18 women and men lending gender fluidity to the various ancient roles; with Na'ama Lion, flute; Nancy Hurrell, harp; Laura Jeppesen, vielle; and Mike Williams,…

$20 – $35

Newton Theatre Company presents: Pinocchio – A Commedia Adventure

Union Church in Waban 14 Collins Rd, Waban, MA, United States

This family-friendly original retelling follows the adventures of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who wishes to become a real boy. Featuring Liz Adams, Chiara Durazzini, Matt Goldstein and Valerie Goldstein. With masks made by Behind the Mask Studio. Lighthearted and funny, this adaptation will appeal to children of all ages. Cost: $10-20.

$10 – $20

Newton Theatre Company presents: Pinocchio – A Commedia Adventure

Union Church in Waban 14 Collins Rd, Waban, MA, United States

This family-friendly original retelling follows the adventures of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who wishes to become a real boy. Featuring Liz Adams, Chiara Durazzini, Matt Goldstein and Valerie Goldstein. With masks made by Behind the Mask Studio. Lighthearted and funny, this adaptation will appeal to children of all ages. Cost: $10-20.

$10 – $20

Newton Nomadic Theater: No Exit

Auburndale Library Center 375 Auburn St., Auburndale, MA, United States

Something old, something new - Noni Lewis, one of our regular actors in recent years (Revolutionists, Colder Than Here, Dracula: the Bloody Truth) is in the director's seat this time out, with her original take on a famous classic - No Exit. A slightly odd and inscrutable bellhop leads three different guests into the same…

$20

New Art Center: Family Art Drop-In CANCELED

New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United States

Drop in – everyone makes art! Visit New Art Center for an exciting free program for children with their parents, grandparents, or guardians. Explore 2 art-maker spaces; different projects each time! (This is a work-together program; children must be accompanied by an adult.) FREE and open to the public.

Free

Weston Wind Quintet at the Newton Free Library

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

The Weston Wind Quintet has given dozens of concerts in the greater Boston area over the past 15 years, covering a wide repertoire. Live recordings of many of those concerts are available free of charge for listening or downloading from SoundCloud. For this concert they will perform works by Giacchino Rossini, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Paul Juon and…

Free

Newton Nomadic Theater: No Exit

Auburndale Library Center 375 Auburn St., Auburndale, MA, United States

Something old, something new - Noni Lewis, one of our regular actors in recent years (Revolutionists, Colder Than Here, Dracula: the Bloody Truth) is in the director's seat this time out, with her original take on a famous classic - No Exit. A slightly odd and inscrutable bellhop leads three different guests into the same…

$20