Martin Hedmark: A Modern Swedish Architect in America Saturday, February 4, 1:00 pm The Scandinavian Cultural Center and The New England Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art host a lecture with Massachusetts architect Eric Inman Daum. Daum will explore the work of Martin Hedmark, a young Swedish architect who came to the United States in…

Newton Baroque Saturday, February 4, 7:30 pm Newton Baroque takes on Madrigals by Luzzaschi, De Wert, and Marenzio with Teresa Wakim, Angie Tyler, and Shea Brown on Soprano, and Andrus Madsen on Harpsichord. ​

One of Pro Arte's regular string quartets returns for a warm, welcoming winter afternoon concert.

The New Philharmonia Orchestra celebrates Valentine’s Day with a Soiree on Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 pm. In the spirit of the season join New Phil for a diverse chamber ensemble program full of fun and fancy, featuring several soloists including 14-year-old Newton pianist Laetitia Ji as well as New Phil members Julia Wong, Montie…

Black Art Celebration Sunday, February 12, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join the New Art Center and friends from Newton Community Pride for a celebration of Black art! This Community Cultural Day celebrates Black History Month with art-making, snacks, and the opening of He Changed the World, an exhibition created by New Art’s Martin Luther King vacation program…

FUUSN Musicians Concert Sunday, February 12, 2:00 pm Come and hear the incredible musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert. This year’s concert is a fundraiser for the UU Urban Ministry. You’ll listen to renowned pianist Lois Shapiro, a professional saxophonist and composer Geoff Wadsworth, and the engaging FUUSN Band.

Moving North Thursday, February 16, 7:00 pm Between 1870 and 1900, more than 100 Black families moved from Virginia to West Newton, seeking mobility and better opportunities after the Civil War put an end to slavery. Historic Newton presents “Moving North: Black Virginians in Newton,” a talk that follows the lives of some of these families, exploring…

Robert Siegelman, a widely recognized and acclaimed artist and teacher, will lead a dynamic discussion that expands the boundaries of art critique. What does our artwork say? What questions does our work ask? This is an exceptional opportunity to experience and engage in a unique approach to art critique. The discussion will spring from the…

Jewish Lawyers Against Jim Crow Date:02/23/2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location:Virtual Virtual Meeting Newton, Massachusetts 02459 Add to my Calendar In the 1960s, the campaign against Jim Crow laws in the South was mounted not only in the streets but also in the courts, especially because a few hundred attorneys from outside the region represented civil…

This Friday, March 3rd at 6:30 pm All Newton Music School’s jams at the Rock-Away Cafe featuring the talented band and jazz faculty collaborating on jazz, rock, blues, and popular singer-songwriter selections.

On Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 pm Newton Baroque presents A Parisian Salon 1715: The Salon By Which All Other Salons Measure Themselves. The women of the 18th Century really knew how to host elegant and stimulating salon events.   This concert features a repertoire written for these lovely events, including cantatas by Nicolas Bernier and Michel Pignolet…

Faculty Recital: Rebecca Hartka and Barbara Lysakowski Sunday, March 5, 2023 2:00 PM  3:00 PM All Newton Music School (map) Forces of Nature From the thundering storms across the fjords in the Grieg Sonata, a night scape in Boulanger, to Mendelssohn’s sparkling references to A Midsummer Nights Dream in his trio, this program captures the wild diversity of the…