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SUMMARY:Hyde Community Center presents Newton Taiwan Day
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the largest outdoor Taiwan festival in Massachusetts. Each year the community comes together at the Hyde Community Center to enjoy vibrant cultural performances\, delicious food\, refreshing drinks\, and a joyful celebration of Taiwanese culture. Free admission. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/hyde-community-center-presents-newton-taiwan-day/
LOCATION:Hyde Community Center\, 90 Lincoln St\, Newton Highlands\, MA\, 02461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Family Friendly,Festival,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hyde Community Center":MAILTO:director@hydecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T163000
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SUMMARY:Spark Newton Presents Newton Singers Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Newton Singers at Elevation Chapel in Newtonville for an uplifting Spring Concert\, an afternoon of music that celebrates the season and our community. This friendly\, intergenerational chorus will share a mix of jazz\, show tunes\, folk songs\, and familiar favorites—perfect for music lovers of all ages. Come hear beautiful live choral music\, sing along to songs you know\, and enjoy a spring afternoon with neighbors and friends. \nFree and open to all! \nNewton Singers Spring Concert is fiscally sponsored by Spark Newton.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/spark-newton-presents-newton-singers-spring-concert/
LOCATION:Elevation Chapel\, 150 Lowell Avenue\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents Springtime Salmagundi
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2000\, Bay Colony Brass is a vibrant large brass ensemble featuring twenty talented brass and percussion musicians from the Greater Boston area. For their spring concert at Second Church in Newton\, they’ll present an exciting and diverse program: \nSiyahamba (Traditional\, arr. David Marlatt) \nMusic for Brass and Timpani (James Marks) \nLiturgy for Brass (David Uber) \nThree Brass Cats (Chris Hazell) \nSunCatchers (Carson Cooman) new commission for two French Horns and Brass Ensemble\, with Hazel Dean Davis and Nick Auer\, horn \nOthello (Alfred Reed)
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-springtime-salmagundi/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland St.\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
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SUMMARY:The Allen Center presents Kathryn Gearon Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an evening celebrating Standing Still\, a new body of work by painter Kathryn Gearon. Spend time with the paintings\, meet the artist\, and enjoy drinks and light bites. Admission is free; registration is required. Click here to register. \nAbout Standing Still: \n“My practice is rooted in drawing and painting\, yet it is the process that drives the work. Moving between abstract painting\, sculpture\, and installation\, I explore landscapes in all their forms — urban\, geographical\, imagined\, and emotional — as well as the environmental forces that shape them. These layered terrains become metaphors for the equally complex architectures within us: neural pathways\, networks of memory\, and the lingering imprints of generational influence. Urban spaces\, with their weathered walls and shifting surfaces\, are a constant reference point. They are palimpsests — marked by grime\, graffiti\, and rust — where each layer obscures the last while laying the foundation for what is to come. This continual cycle of erasure and renewal parallels the way memory\, experience\, and history accumulate in the human mind. I see remembered mark-making as a form of storytelling — each gesture a fragment of narrative that connects the past to the present. In this way\, my work weaves together personal and collective histories\, exploring how generational legacies shape identity while also carving out space for autonomy and self-definition. Through processes of layering\, obscuring\, and revealing\, I consider which marks are allowed to remain visible and which become invisible yet essential\, forming the substrate for future gestures. My work invites reflection on how the landscapes we inhabit — both external and internal — are in a constant state of transformation\, shaped by time\, environment\, and the unseen forces of the past.” -Kathryn Gearon \nProvidence native Kathryn Gearon is a painter\, teacher and an advocate for the arts. She has been painting for over 20 years\, and received her BFA from Rhode Island College in 2001\, and a MFA from The Museum School of Fine Arts at Tufts\, in 2018. She has exhibited her work extensively in galleries and public venues throughout Southern New England. \nKathryn Gearon online: https://www.kathryn-gearon.com/
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/the-allen-center-presents-kathryn-gearon-artist-reception/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,At the Allen Center,Community Event,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
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SUMMARY:The Allen Center Presents Brush & Lens: Artist Talk with Peter Vanderwarker and Sam Belisle
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 is free\, but registration is required. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/the-allen-center-presents-brush-lens/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,At the Allen Center,Community Event,Culture and Education,Free Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T203000
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SUMMARY:Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library Presents A Book Talk with Pernille Ipsen
DESCRIPTION:Book Talk with Pernille Ipsen \nJoin 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 raised her\, weaving together themes of family\, feminism\, community\, and radical social change. \nThrough intimate storytelling and historical insight\, My Seven Mothers asks timeless questions about identity\, belonging\, and possibility — and reminds us that new worlds are always possible. \n🗣️ Don’t miss this chance to hear Ipsen discuss her work and the lives that shaped it\, followed by audience Q&A. \nFriday\, May 15th at 7pm | Free with registration \n*Books will be available for purchase. Sales will support the programming at the SCC&L* \n“This book is a treasure\, especially for a second-wave American feminist who was thrilled to learn of the boldness and courage of our Danish sisters at the very start of the 1970s women’s movement. I can’t recommend it highly enough.” \n—Vivian Gornick\, author of Fierce Attachments \nPernille Ipsen was professor of gender and women’s studies and history at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for fifteen years and is now a full-time writer. The Danish-language version of this book\, Et åbent øjeblik (An open moment)\, was published in 2020 and was awarded the Montana Prize for literature\, one of Denmark’s top literary prizes. She divides her time between Madison and Copenhagen. \nTiina Nunnally is the award-winning translator of more than seventy books from the Scandinavian languages\, including Sigrid Undset’s epic tetralogy Olav Audunssøn\, also published by the University of Minnesota Press. She was appointed Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for her contributions to Norwegian literature in the United States.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/scandinavian-cultural-center-library-presents-a-book-talk-with-pernille-ipsen/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center\, 206 Waltham St\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Literary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
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SUMMARY:Newton Yacht Club Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Open House at the Newton Yacht Club\, where you can explore the club’s facilities\, meet members\, and learn about our social events\, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re an experienced boater or simply curious\, it’s a great opportunity to discover what makes the club such a special place to gather\, connect\, and enjoy life on the Charles River and beyond.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-yacht-club-open-house/
LOCATION:newton yacht club\, Nontantum Road\, Newton\, M\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Yacht Club":MAILTO:family@cuccurullo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000
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CREATED:20260522T182738Z
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SUMMARY:ArsNova Presents Piano in Motion: Whispers to Wildfire
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Tianhong Yang is celebrated for her profound artistry and commanding stage presence. As a laureate of top prizes in prestigious competitions—including the Liège International Piano Competition and the Antonio Bertolini Competition in Italy—she has captivated audiences at major venues across Europe and America\, such as New York’s Carnegie Hall and London’s BBC Hoddinott Hall. \nShe will bring a program that moves effortlessly between elegance\, virtuosity\, and vivid storytelling. Known for her commanding stage presence and refined musical voice\, Dr. Yang invites audiences into a richly varied sound world that spans classical clarity\, romantic depth\, and rhythmic brilliance. \nThe evening concludes with a special collaboration: Tianhong Yang joins Anran Qian in Night by Fazıl Say\, a piano four-hand work that blends contemporary sonorities with evocative atmosphere\, bringing the program to a compelling and memorable close. \nFree ticket link: https://www.tixtree.com/e/piano-in-motion-whispers-to-wildfire-f54d693cdf30
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/arsnova-presents-piano-in-motion-whispers-to-wildfire/
LOCATION:Newton Presbyterian Church\, 75 Vernon St.\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,Free Event,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArsNova Concert Series":MAILTO:aqian@npc-ma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T170000
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SUMMARY:Newton Open Studios 2026
DESCRIPTION:Newton Open Studios returns this spring\, celebrating nearly 30 years of connecting artists and the community through a vibrant\, citywide open studios weekend. \nThis year\, approximately 110 artists will exhibit in homes\, private studios\, and group locations across Newton\, with the New Art Center (61 Washington Park in Newtonville) serving as one of the major host sites\, featuring 20 local artists under one roof. Visitors can explore a wide range of artwork\, meet artists in person\, and plan their route using the interactive online map\, with signature red balloons marking each location. \nThe event takes place May 30 and 31st\, Saturday and Sunday\, from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM\, offering a welcoming opportunity to experience Newton’s creative community while supporting local artists and businesses. \nFor more information about attending or participating\, visit the Newton Open Studio website here.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-open-studios-2026/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Various Locations Across Newton\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Family Friendly,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Open Studios":MAILTO:info@newtonopenstudios.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T173000
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CREATED:20260518T184225Z
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SUMMARY:All Newton Music School Presents The Portland String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Portland String Quartet’s final program of the 57th season promises to be a pure\, weightless\, soaring delight. Blending the luscious sounds of William Walton’s String Quartet in A minor\, Haydn’s airy Quartet in C Major (Op. 33\, No. 3 “the Bird”)\, and a volitant folk tune composed by the Danish String Quartet\, Airborne is bound to sweep you right off your feet. \nFeaturing ANMS Faculty Kelly Knox\, cello\, alongside Callie Brennan\, violin\, and Brianna Fischler\, viola\, with Hannah Goldstick\, guest violin.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/all-newton-music-school-presents-the-portland-string-quartet/
LOCATION:All Newton Music School\, 321 Chestnut St\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000
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SUMMARY:Newton Open Studios 2026
DESCRIPTION:Newton Open Studios returns this spring\, celebrating nearly 30 years of connecting artists and the community through a vibrant\, citywide open studios weekend. \nThis year\, approximately 110 artists will exhibit in homes\, private studios\, and group locations across Newton\, with the New Art Center (61 Washington Park in Newtonville) serving as one of the major host sites\, featuring 20 local artists under one roof. Visitors can explore a wide range of artwork\, meet artists in person\, and plan their route using the interactive online map\, with signature red balloons marking each location. \nThe event takes place May 30 and 31st\, Saturday and Sunday\, from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM\, offering a welcoming opportunity to experience Newton’s creative community while supporting local artists and businesses. \nFor more information about attending or participating\, visit the Newton Open Studio website here.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-open-studios-2026/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Various Locations Across Newton\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Family Friendly,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Open Studios":MAILTO:info@newtonopenstudios.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T180000
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CREATED:20260529T191657Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Theatre Company Presents The Monologue Project: Voices of the Blind\, Deaf\, and Physically Disabled
DESCRIPTION:This event is co-sponsored by Understanding Our Differences and The City of Newton Commission on Disabilities. \nSunday\, May 31st at 4pm\n​\nJoin us at The Cooper Center for Active Living\n345 Walnut Street\, Newton MA\nin the Multi-Purpose Room \nExperience powerful monologues that bring to life the unique stories of blind\, deaf\, and physically disabled members of our Newton community. It’s a chance to connect\, learn\, and be moved by voices in our own neighborhood that often go unheard. Don’t miss this heartfelt event celebrating the diversity and resilience of our local community. \nWe start with one prompt: Tell us your story.\n​\nFree admission\, but let us know if you can join us!\nRSVP at newtontheatrecompany.com! \nNote About Accommodations: \nThis event will take place in the Multipurpose Room of The Cooper Center for Active Living. The location is wheelchair accessible\, and the program will include ASL interpretation. Doors will open at 3:30pm.\n​\nReasonable accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities who require assistance. If you need a reasonable accommodation\, please contact the city of Newton’s ADA Coordinator at least two business days in advance of the meeting: ADACoordinator@newtonma.gov or (617) 796-1253. The city’s TTY/TDD direct line is: 617-796-1089. For the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)\, please dial 711.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-theatre-company-presents-the-monologue-project-voices-of-the-blind-deaf-and-physically-disabled-2/
LOCATION:The Cooper Center for Active Living\, 345 Walnut Street\, Newton\, M\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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