Upcoming Events
9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero
The Allen Center proudly launches its We the People: Finding Our Voices speaker series, inspired by the legacy of Nathaniel Allen and his family—progressive thinkers, innovators, and educators who championed community dialogue and civic engagement in West Newton. To inaugurate the series, we invite you to an exclusive pre-release screening of the newly created film 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero at West Newton Cinema. The evening will continue with a forum with Carolyn Lukensmeyer, founder of AmericaSpeaks, Jerren Chang of Partners in Democracy, and community leader Marcy Crary. Admission is free, but registration is required. Join us for this powerful opening event as we come together to reflect, learn, and begin an important community conversation.
Thursday, March 26, 7:00 pm
A Scottish Cèilidh with Summer McCall
Pronounced "KAY-lee," a cèlidh is a traditional Scottish (and Irish céilí) social gathering centered on lively, inclusive group dancing. Guided by Summer McCall, who will explain each step, the event welcomes dancers of all ages and experience levels - no prior experience necessary.
Saturday, April 4, 7:00 pm
In The Galleries
The Rhythm of Color: A Newton Art Association Members Juried Exhibit, Jan. 14 - Mar. 26
Enjoy this Newton Art Association annual juried art exhibition at The Allen Center where artist display work centered around the theme, "The Rhythm of Color". Hanging in both galleries; juried by Santiago Hernandez, a Cuban-born visual artist and musician based in Boston, MA.
What to Expect- FAQ
Is there parking on site? Where can I park? Parking is located at the intersection of Webster and Cherry Streets. Limited parking is available in the onsite Webster Street lot, with additional spaces in the onsite Cherry Street lot. Overflow parking can be found at Family Access (492 Waltham Street, one block away), as well as on Webster Street and in the municipal lot between Cherry and Elm Streets. Please do not park on Cherry Street
Do you have handicapped parking? Is the building ADA Accessible? Yes. There are handicapped accessible parking spaces in both of our parking lots. Our building is fully ADA accessible. If you have questions about accessibility, please contact us at contact@newtonculture.org.
Can I purchase tickets at the door? We recommend purchasing tickets online to reserve your seats, as many of our events do sell out. However, for events that do have remaining tickets available, we will offer them for purchase at the door.
Do I need to print my ticket? A NCA Staff member will check you in at the door with the last name you used to reserve your tickets. As such, there is no need to print out and bring a physical ticket.
How long will the program last? Our programs vary in length, with most running about an hour and a half with a brief intermission.
Will there be food or drink available for purchase? Depending on the nature of the performance, we typically host a light reception or have Nate's Cafe open to purchase food and drink after each program.
We look forward to seeing you soon at The Allen Center!
Event Special Offers
The Allen Center/Newton Cultural Alliance offers discounted rates in order to broaden accessibility to cultural programming, like the concerts, performances, festivals, art installations, classes, and workshops offered by the many talented groups and artists here in Newton and beyond.
Please note that for all offers, some restrictions may apply.
MCC Card to Culture Program
The Allen Center/Newton Cultural Alliance is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program.
EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders can purchase up to four tickets per card at $5 each; kids are free.
To access the discount online, please enter the corresponding promo code for your card from the list below. Purchase your ticket from the individual event page rather than the season overview page. You can also contact The Allen Center/NCA by emailing operations@newtonculture.org or calling 617.332.4300 and identifying yourself as an EBT, P-EBT, WIC or ConnectorCare card holder.
For EBT and P-EBT cardholders, please use promo code EBTTAC.
For WIC cardholders, please use promo code WICTAC.
For ConnectorCare cardholders, please use promo code CARETAC.
See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.