Join the Boston Chamber Symphony for a magical evening of masterworks by Brahms, Sibelius, Reinecke, and Mendelssohn on Saturday, May 9 at 7:30PM at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge St, Newton Corner). Acclaimed soloist Seth Morris, Principal Flute of the Metropolitan Opera, performs Reinecke’s lyrical Flute Concerto, a Romantic-era showpiece celebrated for its…
Posts published in March 2026
Put on some red, white, and blue and join The Highland Glee Club, the Apollo Club, and Saengerfest on Saturday, May 9 at 3PM at the Newton Presbyterian Church (75 Vernon St, Newton Corner). The three groups will perform together in a 100 Man Mega Chorus for a celebration of the…
Spark Newton kicks Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts with Music for All! — performed by members of the New Philharmonia Orchestra — on May 9 from 6–7:30PM at the City Hall War Memorial Auditorium (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre). Music for All is a family-friendly concert featuring soprano Olga…
As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a Mother’s Day birding walk in Nahanton Park (Oak Hill) on Sunday, May 10, from 8AM to 10:30AM. Enter the park at Nahanton Street and park in the lot at the canoe/kayak rental location. A steady rain will…
The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity that designed, raise funds for, and installed a memorial to the victims and heroes of 9/11/2001, especially the eight Newton residents who lost their lives that day. Thanks to our generous contributors, we can offer annual scholarships to Newton…
Visit the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Monday, May 11, from 7–8 PM for an interactive Traditional Chinese Instrument Demonstration. Discover the sounds and history of traditional Chinese instruments—and try them firsthand. In this interactive demonstration, Shirley Wong of Boston Dulcimer and Drums will showcase a…
Please join State Representative Greg Schwartz for his monthly office hours on Monday, March 23 from 10AM-11:30AM at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue) in Room 211. No appointment is necessary. For further information or to schedule a time to meet with Representative Schwartz outside of office hours, please contact…
Dr. Jane Yu, MD will present Maximizing Longevity & Healthspan, a review of the most common causes of health issues affecting older adults, on Tuesday, May 12, 10:30-11:30AM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Dr. Yu will review the most common causes of health issues affecting older adults. She’ll…
You are in invited to a reception celebrating Standing Still, a new exhibit by painter Kathryn Gearon on Tuesday, May 12 from 6:30-8:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). The Providence native’s process-based abstract paintings explore landscapes in all their forms — urban, geographical, imagined, and emotional…
The Silent Spring Institute presents The Secret Chemistry of Hair Extensions on Wednesday, May 13 from 12-1PM on Zoom. Please register to reserve a spot. A look at new research on harmful chemicals in synthetic hair extensions and what it reveals about the inequity of everyday beauty. This Science Café explores the health…
In a talk titled Psychology of Grandparenting: Understanding Personality and Temperament, Joani Geltman will help you understand your grandchild’s temperament, Thursday, May 14, 1:30-2:30PM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Is your grandchild the little lawyer — everything is a negotiation? Are they shy and avoid new experiences?…
Led by Girls in AI of Newton North High School, this beginner-friendly workshop at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) on Thursday, May 14 from 6-7PM will introduce older adults to the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) in a fun and accessible way. Participants will learn what AI is,…