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Playathon!
The Shops at Chestnut Hill 199 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, United StatesStop by anytime. Six consecutive hours of music of all genres performed by SSN students and faculty at the Shops at Chestnut Hill (inside the atrium area in front of Cheesecake Factory) – a marathon of playing, free to the public.
Suzuki School of Newton Multicultural Festival and Open House
Suzuki School of Newton 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, United StatesThe Suzuki School of Newton at 1615 Beacon Street invites you to join us for our 2023 Multicultural Festival and Open House on Saturday, May 13th from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring outdoor interactive performances from Grooversity Brazilian Beats and Boston Bhangra. As part of the festivities we will enjoy an international potluck, present our Suzuki Preschool Art…
New Art Center presents Día de los Muertos Celebration
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin New Art Center, guest artists, and performers as we celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos! We will be remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones who have left us through music, dance, and art-making. The celebration will be from 12pm-4pm. Performance by Los Sugar Kings. Featuring Guest Artists Cristóbal Sánchez…
Behind the Screen: Killers of the Flower Moon
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesWest Newton Cinema Foundation presents Join us for a conversation about the true events that inspired Martin Scorsese’s film adaptation of David Grann’s best-selling book by the same name. The Osage murders, a series of killings in the 1920s targeting members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma due to their substantial oil wealth, prompted FBI…
Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin the New Art Center as we celebrate the year of the dragon with a fun, FREE event for all ages! The year of the dragon is meant to bring growth, progress, and abundance. Art educators will lead participants through different make-and-take activities: coloring pages (illustrated by our Guest Artist Nell Valle), draw-along dragons, paper…
Play at DK
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAYou’re invited to Durant-Kenrick’s 10th birthday party! Join us for a free, fun-filled family day featuring a new scavenger hunt and garden guide, in-exhibit activities, outdoor games, and crafts. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new visitor, there’s something new for everyone to enjoy. Drop in anytime during the museum’s open hours, 10am-5pm. Use…
Queer Open Studios at Night
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin New Art Center on June 5 for Queer Open Studios! Located at our main location, this event will feature local queer community artists and makers, along with live music, crafts, and entertainment so that attendees can experience everything that Newton’s arts and culture community has to offer. Interested in being a vendor? View our…
Who Inspired Our School Names? A Newton Cemetery Tour
Newton Cemetery and Arboretum 791 Walnut St, Newton, Massachusetts, United StatesStroll through the Newton Cemetery and learn more about the namesakes of many of our city’s elementary and middle schools. Learn about their lives and see the final resting places of Dr. Henry Bigelow, Isaac Tucker Burr, and others whose legacy continues in our public schools. With the upcoming renovations, remodeling, and construction of many…
Life at the Lake: A Crystal Lake Walking Tour
Ever wondered about the evolution of Crystal Lake? This Newton landmark has been a spot for ice harvesting, recreational activities, famous neighbors, preservation efforts, and more. During this early morning walking tour we’ll share stories, photos, and seasonal memories as we walk all the way around the pond. Walking tours are $10 for members and…
Walking Tour: Founding Newtonians in East Parish Burying Ground
How does a burying ground tell our local story? Ramble through East Parish Burying Ground as we visit the grave sites of some of Newton’s early English settlers and the location of the 1630s meetinghouse. We’ll also reveal the hidden stories of the Indigenous Massachusett people and enslaved and free Black Newtonians who were not…