Arcadis will host a public-information drop-in session in the Pellegrini Park Gym (11 Hawthorn Street) on Sunday, April 26, from 1PM-3 PM regarding its environmental assessment activities in Nonantum including drilling and testing for TCE in groundwater. Trichlorcethylene (TCE) is a colorless, volatile, and toxic chemical that has been used as…
Posts published in March 2026
On Monday, April 27th, from 2 – 3PM, the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) will present the masterful piano duo of Leslie Amper and Randall Hodgkinson. Appearing together for Music Mondays for the first time, they will perform Romantic masterpieces for piano four hands — Franz Schubert’s…
Come join Newton Conservators and Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture on Monday, April 27 at 7PM at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer St, Newton Centre) for a lively free presentation on Newton’s Spring Birding Migration and what birds you might expect to see locally in the coming…
Come to the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) for “Games with James” with local trivia host James Marohn on Tuesday, April 28 from 10:30-11:30AM. You’ll be on a team of 4 to 6 people, competing against other teams, answering dozens of questions on a variety of general knowledge topics,…
Join the Newton Youth Commission and Advisory Board at the 2026 Newton Civic Spotlight at City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre) on Tuesday, April 28, from 5–6:30PM. Part of the City of Newton’s 250th Celebration, the 2026 Newton Civic Spotlight is a free, youth-led event that offers a unique…
The Newton Department of Arts and Culture invites artists to submit original artwork for exhibition in the City Hall Gallery Program from Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 22. Selected artists will have the opportunity to contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Newton by sharing their creativity in Newton’s majestic City Hall.…
Join Newton for Everyone to take a look at affordable housing in Newton on Wednesday, April 29 at 7PM at Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church (60 Highland St, West Newton). Join in-person or online. A virtual link will be communicated before the event. Topics covered: What approaches have resulted in affordable…
Come experience the art of belly dancing with Celia Dances at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) on Thursday, April 30 from 1:30-2:30PM. Everyone is welcome to this unique program featuring a dazzling performance and mini-lesson. You will enjoy a variety of upbeat rhythms, learn about the history of…
Newton Conservators will host a webinar, Bats 101 at 7:00PM on Thursday, April 30. Please sign up for the webinar and join Dr. Chris Richardson for his Bats 101 presentation. After the basics on bats, Dr. Richardson will dive into his current research applying the study of stress and energetic…
Join Newton Community Farm for the launch of its 2026 Bard Family Forum, featuring a talk by Orion Kriegman titled Planting Seeds of Hope: The Story of the Boston Food Forest Coalition (BFFC). The event will take place on Thursday, April 30 at 7PM in the Campus Center Auditorium at…
Music at the Redeemer presents Celebrity Organ Recital — Andrew Lumsden (formerly the Organist of Winchester Cathedral) at the Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill (379 Hammond St, Chestnut Hill) on Friday, May 1 at 7PM. Tickets: Free with a suggested donation of $30/$20 Program includes Bach’s famous Toccata & Fugue in…
If you have young children, or just want to experience nature in your city, scan the QR code (below), enter the URL into your browser (https://join.goosechase.com/304324b3-a900-4900-988a-e51ac1e7d3f3) or type the join code (PWMGQX)into the Goosechase app, and start your hunt! The scavenger hunt will take place from Friday, May 1 at…