The Boston Civic Symphony once again joins forces with the Boston Latin School Concert Choir for their annual Family Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 14 at 3PM, at the Boston Latin School Auditorium. Led by Music Director Francisco Noya, this festive celebration has become a beloved tradition for performers and audiences of all ages. Maestro Noya’s…
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The New Philharmonia Orchestra and Boston Ballet School present their annual holiday performance, Celebrations!, on Sunday, December 14 at 3PM at Brown Middle School (125 Meadowbrook Rd, Newton). For tickets and more information, visit the New Philharmonia website. This family-friendly event features scenes from Tchaikovsky’s beloved The Nutcracker as well as other holiday…
All are warmly invited to St. John’s Episcopal Church (297 Lowell Ave, Newton) for the Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 14, at 4PM. Reception to follow. This special service, featuring the choirs of Grace Church, Parish of St. Paul’s, and St. John’s, combines scripture with carols and…
Join Chabad of Newton Centre for Showing Up and Unite to Light – Chunaka Gelt Drop and Menorah lighting on the Newton Centre Green at 4PM on the first night of Chanuka – Sunday, December 14. Featuring the Newton Fire Department’s Gelt Drop!
The League of Women Voters of Newton, Brookline, Dover-Sherborn, Needham, Sharon-Stoughton and Wellesley invite you to join them on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 6:30-7:30PM on Zoom, for a Congressional Update and Q& A with Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District. Congressman Auchincloss will discuss recent events happening in the…
Chestnut Hill Square, in partnership with Chabad at Chestnut Hill, will hold a Menorah Lighting on Tuesday, December 16 at 5PM. Enjoy live music, street performers, holiday treats, a gelt drop, and more. Complimentary and open to the public.
The Cooper Center in conjunction with the All Newton Music School invites older adults, young children, and families to participate in an intergenerational music group on Tuesday, December 16 from 11AM – 12PM at the Cooper Center’s fitness room (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Connect with each other through singing, movement,…
The Cooper Center Music Makers Holiday Concert will be on Tuesday, December 16 at 1:30PM in the multipurpose room at The Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). The Cooper Center Music Makers have delighted OAS participants for years. Join them for their annual holiday performance, which will feature classic holiday songs.…
Meet, greet and socialize within the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies on Wednesday, December 17 from 1-2:30PM at the new Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). At each meeting, a different theme/current event is discussed or a fun activity is organized. The gathering is for 18+, intergenerational, queer and allies. Bring…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be showing The Muppet Christmas Carol on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7PM. The holiday classic stars Kermit the Frog in the role of Bob Cratchit and Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge. The event is free and pizza will be provided. The First Church…
Glittering skirts swirled and swooped as dancers young and old joyfully entertained the crowd during the Indian American Community of Newton’s (IAC Newton) Diwali celebration on November 1. “Celebrating the fifth anniversary of this event is truly special for us,” said Heena Bhatt, who co-hosted the event with Sumana Hatwar.…
This is the 14th year Newton’s Read Your World is giving away free diverse KidLit. Simply write a short review and post it to Amazon, Goodreads, or social media in exchange for books. Sign up ends Wednesday, December 31.