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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
The Book Ladies’ Book Swap is held monthly at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). The next Book Swap at the Cinema will be on Saturday, May 16, 12:30PM-3PM. Find future dates on The Book Ladies’ Facebook page. A bit of history… Nancy Brown and Annette Seaward started…
Take a Spring Tree Tour through Historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre) on a Sunday, May 17 at 10AM. This winter was one for the record books. Welcome Spring with the Cemetery’s Arborists and a guided tour. See how the plantings in the arboretum, from small shrubs to…
As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a 4.9-mile trek through Newton’s sections of the Sudbury and Cochituate aqueducts on Sunday, May 17, from 2PM to 4:30PM. Meet at the Newton Centre playground at the intersection of Centre Street and Tyler Terrace. A steady rain will…
Cellist Allison Eldredge and pianist Pei-Shan Lee will be performing Beethoven’s celebrated cello sonatas on Sunday, May 17 at 3PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). Tickets: $30-$45-$60 Beethoven’s sonatas are renowned for their emotional depth, technical brilliance, and bold, innovative structures — offering a profound window…
Take an hour walk with Mothers Out Front! Meet at Edmands Park aka Cabot Woods (Main Entrance, 135 Blake St, Newtonville) on May 17 at 1PM. Park on Blake Street. Meet at the Park’s entrance across from 135 Blake St. (See Map) Note: Trails are unpaved and Edmands Park has some hills. Please RSVP to confirm attendance and…
Join the Newton Yacht Club (12 Nonantum Road, Newton Corner) for their Open House on Sunday, May 17 from 12-3PM. You can explore the club’s facilities, meet members, and learn about social event and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re an experienced boater or simply curious, it’s a great opportunity to discover what…
Historic Newton’s annual Newton House Tour is back for its 43rd year. On Sunday, May 17 from 12 -5PM, tour goers are invited to look inside remarkable historic properties not usually open to the public. Each property was carefully selected to show historic preservation and creative adaptations. Tickets are $50…