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…
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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,…
Join the Newton Cultural Alliance at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton) for Brush & Lens — a compelling lecture demonstration on the dynamic interplay between painting and photography — Thursday, May 14 at 6:30PM. Go behind the scenes with two of Newton’s most celebrated artists, Peter Vanderwarker…
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?…
Newton Conservators will be hosting a webinar on Spotted Lanternflies: Impact, Current Status, and Management Options at 7PM on Thursday, May 14. If attending, please sign up for the webinar. Elizabeth Barnes will present the latest information about the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that feeds on over 100 plant…
As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a tour of Cold Spring Park led by Friends of Cold Spring Park president Alan Nogee on Saturday, May 16, from 10AM to 12 noon. Meet at the kiosk at the far-left end of the park entrance on Beacon Street.…
This year’s SpringFest will be at the War Memorial Auditorium, Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre) on Saturday, May 16 from 10AM – 4PM and Sunday, May 17 from 10AM – 6PM. Apply to be an exhibitor/vendor. SpringFest is a full day of entertainment and a celebration of art…
Free self defense class and demonstration for all ages at the Hyde Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Saturday, May 16 from 2-3:30PM. Daniel Mola from Atom, Jiu-Jitsu & Science on Needham St, Newton Highlands will be sponsoring this event. All are welcome! In this hands-on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu workshop, you’ll experience…
Join the Suzuki School of Newton for their Multicultural Festival — a celebration of music and art — on Saturday, May 16 from 2-6PM at 1615 Beacon St, Waban. Free and open to all. This is more than a festival—it’s a reminder that when people celebrate their differences, they discover what connects…
Join the Manoment Conservation Services for a Bird Walk at the beautiful, historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre) on Saturday, May 16 from 7:30-9:30AM. Evan Dalton, Manomet’s Director of Landbird Conservation, will lead a two-hour walk through the arboretum in search of warblers, vireos, thrushes, and…
Start your garden with home-grown and hardy seedlings at Newton Community Farm’s Annual Seedling Sale on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 12-3PM at NCF (303 Nahanton St, Oak Hill). The farm will have almost 100 varieties of vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings for sale, along with Vermont…
Cherry Street Music presents Sister duo Ari Friedman (cello & voice) and Mia Friedman (fiddle & voice) to The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton) on Saturday, May 16 at 7PM. Hailed as “strikingly beautiful, distinctive and exhilarating, with expressive vocals” Ari & Mia weave original compositions with Southern…