Join the Newton Free Library and WGBH for an Indie Lens Pop-Up! Hosted at the Library on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30pm, this event will feature a screening of the Independent Lens documentary The Grocery List Show, followed by a panel discussion about the many culinary traditions of Newton residents. Hosted by Top Chef…
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Ward 6 Councilor Martha Bixby will hold office hours at Luna’s Cakes + Coffee (1269 Centre Street, Newton Centre) on Wednesday, April 1, 8:45AM-10:15AM.
Actress Sheryl Faye will portray Abigail Adams at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) on Thursday, April 2 at 1:30PM. Abigail Adams is sometimes considered to have been a founder of the United States. She is one of the most documented first lady due to the many letters she…
Cherry Street Music presents A Scottish Cèilidh — an evening of Gaelic folk music and dance led by caller Summer McCall and her band — on Saturday, April 4 at 7PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). Pronounced “KAY-lee,” a cèilidh is a traditional Scottish (and Irish…
The New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville) is currently enrolling children grades 4-12 for their Spring Art as Therapy groups which start in mid-April. Led by a registered art therapist and art assistant, sessions provide a safe, confidential space for young people to connect, create and share through a range of art…
First Church in Chestnut Hill (26 Suffolk Rd, Chestnut HIll) warmly invites the community to celebrate Easter Sunday on April 5. The day begins with a shared Easter breakfast at 9AM, followed by worship at 10:30AM. Enjoy a joyful morning of worship, music, and fellowship celebrating the resurrection with hope…
Learn the basics of hand embroidery at the Cooper Center on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 — 5 classes starting on April 9 (no class April 23). Students will learn how to select fabric, needles, and hoops; ways to transfer a pattern onto fabric; a variety of stitches; and how to finish a piece.…
Newton Conservators will be hosting special online showing of the newly released nature film The Extraordinary Caterpillar at 7PM on Thursday, April 9. The film features Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab (who grew up in Newton), Doug Tallamy, and David Wagner. After the 60-minute film, Sam will appear for a…
Bill Novak will tell some of his favorite jokes for and pertaining to older adults on Thursday, April 9, from 1:30-2:30PM at the Copper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). William Novak (born in 1948) is an American author and ghostwriter who has written or co-written around two dozen books, including…
To celebrate the first ever national Local News Day — Thursday, April 9 — Fig City News will hold Open Air Office Hours, 5PM-7PM at Newton Centre Plaza, on the southwest corner of the Newton Centre Triangular Parking Lot. Please stop by, say hello, and share what you’re thinking. Weather…
Mount Alvernia Academy (20 Manet Road, Chestnut Hill) will be holding an Open House on Friday, April 10 from 8:30AM–10:30 AM. This is an opportunity to tour their four-acre campus, meet faculty, staff, parents, and students, and explore the Blue Ribbon difference. Please register for this event. MAA is a…
Please join Lasell University in supporting the Centre Street Food Pantry on April 10 from 4:30-7PM at de Witt Hall (80 Maple St, Auburdale) on the campus side of university. Tickets are $20/$10 for students and can be purchased at the door with cash or card. Empty Bowls is a…