The Hyde Community Center presents Shakespeare in the Playground—The World’s a Stage Players present “Romeo and Juliet” on the Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Thursday, July 30 from 7PM – 9PM. This summer, The World’s a Stage Players (The Concord Players’ resident Shakespeare troupe) present Romeo and Juliet.…
Posts published in June 2026
Aston Magna presents Seeking an Other: Music from Less Expected Places at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton), on Thursday, July 30 at 7PM. Aston Magna, America’s longest-running festival of music on period instruments, now in its 53rd season, brings music from South America, Scotland, China, and more,…
The City of Newton’s Village Movie Nights comes to Captain Ryan Park (Washington St & Cherry St, West Newton) on Thursday, July 30 at 8:30PM with a screening of Mamma Mia, preceded by a sing-along with a guest pianist. The series is presented in collaboration with West Newton Cinema and brings six free outdoor movie…
The Hyde Community Center presents The Black Velvet Band on the Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Friday, July 31 from 6PM – 8PM. Boston’s premier band for Irish and American music boasts almost 200 Irish and over 180 American songs on its playlist. Enjoy a great mix…
The Hyde Community Center presents Karate Kid on the Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Friday, July 31 from 8PM – 10PM. This 1984 American martial arts drama stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue. The story follows Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), an Italian-American teenager from New Jersey…
Newton Conservators is hosting a Bioblitz in the Saw Mill Brook Conservation Area on Saturday, August 1, from 10AM to 12 noon. Zach Shein, an experienced botanist and habitat restoration professional, will identify many of the plants inhabiting the conservation area’s forested uplands and wetlands. He will also show participants how…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will present a free Summer Chime Concert on Saturday August 11 at 5PM. Chimers in FUUSN’s historic bell tower will play a wide range of music styles. All are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments to the church grounds (1326 Washington Street,…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton invites you to Nurtured by Beauty on Sunday, August 2 at 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. Lois Shapiro, Elli Crocker, and Curt Lamb will explore the deep affinities between moments…
Heart for Care, a nonprofit founded by two Newton high school students, presents the Newton Youth Lifesavers Initiative, a free CPR and AED certification event for Newton high school students, Sunday, August 2 from 1PM – 5PM at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands). This event is organized by…
Newton Cultural Development invites you to Hurry Sundown at Newton Centre Bowl (69 Tyler Terrace, Newton Centre) as part of the Performances in the Park summer concert series, on Sunday, August 2 from 6PM – 7:30PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets and enjoy takeout from local…
Music Mondays hosts Zentangle, an art session at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham St, West Newton), on Monday, August 3 from 1PM – 3PM, taught by Brenda April, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher). The Zentangle Method, created by Massachusetts couple Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas in 2004, is an easy-to-learn,…
Historic Newton presents Early Life and Industry in Newton Lower Falls on Thursday, August 6 from 6:00 – 7:30PM. Registration is required. Walking tours are $10 for Historic Newton members and $15 for non-members. Meeting location will be shared with registrants. Learn about the rise and fall of industry in…