As part of their Behind the Screen series, the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington St, West Newton) will present a screening of Teenage Wasteland on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30PM. The film will be followed by a discussion with teacher and star of the documentary, Fred Isseks. Teenage Wasteland is a…
Posts published in January 2026
Newton For Everyone will screen a short film, Does “Luxury” Housing Help or Hurt the Unhoused?, on Thursday, January 29 at 7PM in the Nordic Hall of the Scandinavian Living Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton). With popcorn! Register here. We often talk about the need for housing that is…
The next book club meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, January 29 at 7:30PM. The book for discussion will be “American Midnight: The Great War, a Violent Peace, and Democracy’s Forgotten Crisis” by Adam Hochschild. Historic Newton’s History Book Club meets regularly to discuss books about history. Meetings are free…
This January, experience this beloved classic up close with an exceptional professional cast in an intimate venue where every seat brings you into the heart of Grover’s Corners. All performances are at St. John’s Episcopal Church, DiMauro Hall (96 Otis Street, Newtonville). Seating is intimate and limited, so get your tickets…
Newton Community Education has amazing Winter Programs and Summer Camps, and registration is open now. Learning that grows with you and your family – from Newton Public Schools! Winter Programs Registration is open now! For Adults: Day and evening classes for adults, including Painting, Real Estate Planning, Mah Jongg, Yoga, Cooking, Guitar,…
The Cooper Center will present a free Swing Music Concert by the Steve Rudolph Trio on Friday, January 30 at 1:30PM in the Multipurpose Room. Get your toes tapping as the Steve Rudolph Trio presents a joyous sampling of some of the best of American popular music from ‘40s, ‘50s…
The Church of the Redeemer (379 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill) will host a free Flute & Piano Concert on Friday, January 30 at 7PM. Part of the Music at the Redeemer series, the concert will feature music From France to America: Voices of the Early 20th Century with Nicholas Southwick on flute and…
The Friends of Newton Cemetery & Arboretum is thrilled to announce that the application period for the 2026-27 Artist in Residence (AiR) program is officially open. This is a unique opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in a creative environment and showcase their work. Applications are due by February 14, 2026. …
Parks, Recreation & Culture is partnering with the American Red Cross during February and April vacation weeks for lifeguard training courses to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water and deeper water and to provide professional-level care until emergency…
Parks, Recreation & Culture is offering swimming lessons for youth held at the Newton North High School Pool. Classes are on weekend mornings with a variety of levels from preschool up to level 6. Each session is a six week program and follows an American Red Cross curriculum. The Learn-to-Swim program…