Back by popular demand, acclaimed saxophonist and bandleader Christopher Pitts presents the Contemporary Jazz Orchestra in an electrifying concert showcasing an extraordinary lineup of internationally renowned jazz musicians on Tuesday, May 19 from 7:30-9PM at the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre). This performance…
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Avital Skolnick is pleased to announce her art exhibition on the 2nd floor of Newton City Hall during office hours Monday – Friday from 9AM-5PM, on display throughout the month of May. This latest body of work explores themes of reflection and light, inviting viewers to engage with subtle shifts…
Led by John Clark, this lecture on the songwriting partnerships of Hal David and Burt Bacharach, as well as Bacharach and singer/songwriter Neil Diamond, will take place on Tuesday, May 19 from 10:30 to 11:30AM at the Cooper Center for Active Living (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) . Lyricist Hal David…
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) presents Orchestra Without Borders Boston: Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil plus Grooversity, Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30PM. The concert will benefit the work of Communities Without Borders, which supports education for at-risk children in Zambia. Tickets $30/Students $15.
Community Ink will host a sing-along featuring songs from Golden-Age musicals, modern musicals, and jukebox musicals on Thursday, May 21 from 4:30-5:30PM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Community Ink is a community service organization where students participating in or adjacent to Newton North’s Theater Company, TheaterInk, can…
Kara Miller, author of the Boston Globe’s The Big Idea column and host of the It Turns Out podcast, discusses the cultural shift in Massachusetts, D.C., and the U.S on Thursday, May 21 at 7:30PM at the Waban Library Center (1608 Beacon St, Waban). Refreshments will be served during the…
The Allen Center (35 Webster St, West Newton) will be hosting Me2: “The Story Behind the Music” – A Brain Stories Podcast Experience on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00PM. This free live event will feature excerpts the podcast Brain Stories, a panel discussion with audience Q&A, curated music videos, and…
Thursday, May 21, at 4PM, Newton South High School will once again host the Garden City Cup, an annual exhibition match involving all the tennis teams at NSHS & NNHS at the Newton South tennis courts (140 Brandeis Rd, Newton Centre). Rain date: May 22. The format this year will…
ArsNova 2025-2026 season finale concert Piano in Motion: Whispers to Wildfire will be on Saturday, May 23 at 7 PM at Newton Presbyterian Church (75 Vernon St Newton Corner). Please reserve your spot for this exciting evening of music. Pianist Tianhong Yang is celebrated for her profound artistry and commanding stage presence. As a laureate…
The purpose of the Newtonville Area Council (NAC) is to facilitate communication between Newtonville residents and the City Council and other city departments. Please stop by for the NAC’s Listening Hours on Saturday, May 23 from 11AM-12PM at Cafe Nero (28 Austin Street, Newtonville). If you are unable to attend…
As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a walk about ferns in Hammond Woods on Sunday, May 24, from 10AM to 12PM. Meet at the Hammond Pond parking lot, off Hammond Pond Parkway, near the Street at Chestnut Hill shops. In case of rain, the event will be…
Join local art therapist Tova Speter for a therapeutic art workshop exploring the meditative art of Zentangle doodling at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Tuesday, May 26 from 7-8PM. Registration opens Tuesday, April 28th at 7PM. Participants will engage in mindful doodling techniques that encourage…