Newton Conservators will be hosting a webinar on Nature for Newton: Learnings from Initial Restoration Efforts in Newton’s Central and Largest Park at 7PM on Thursday, June 4. Sign up here. Climate change can already feel overwhelming, and now we have a biodiversity crisis, too? Can conservation in Newton’s parks and…
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Like Water for Chocolate: Storytelling Program led by Karina Liendo will be held on Thursday, June 4 from 1:30PM to 2:30PM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Karina will present a series of stories, inspired by her grandmother, Angela, from Peru, who loved her family deeply and showed…
Join the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music All Stars for music, dancing, and fun for the whole family at the 4th annual Klezmer Dance Party in the Highlands on June 5, 6-7:30PM in the field in front of the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands). Free and open to…
Join Spark Newton and the Newton Cultural Alliance as they present The Black Feathers, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, at the Allen Center (35 Webster St, West Newton) on June 6 at 7:30PM. Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in The Black Feather’s musical world, with…
The Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus presents Encore! Favorite Songs from Recent Seasons on Saturday, June 6 at 3PM at the beautiful Nordic Recital Hall a the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham St, West Newton). Join them for this very special recap of favorites from recent concerts, featuring sea shanties, spring…
Newton PorchFest will be held on Saturday, June 6, 12-6PM (rain or shine!), with free music by performers playing in over 50 locations across Auburndale, Lower Falls, Waban Center, and West Newton. All events are free and open to the public. View the schedule and map here. Questions? Want to…
Newton Conservators will host a tour of Hemlock Gorge, a national historic landmark with wooded paths and a spectacular view of the Charles River, on Sunday, June 7 from 9:30AM to 12PM. Meet at the Hamilton Place entrance off Central Ave (just over the bridge on the Needham side of…
It’s been four years since the Newton Upper Falls Walk Through Time. The Upper Falls community will reprise this experience on Sunday, June 7 from 1-3PM. Meet at Little Luke’s Cafe (1225 Chestnut St, Newton Upper Falls). Rain date is Saturday June 13 from 1-3PM. The walking loop will cover…
Spark Newton presents the Charles River Wind Ensemble Inspired by Art on Sunday, June 7 from 3-5PM at 300 Hammond Park Parkway, Chestnut Hill. The ensemble will be performing: Scenes from the Louvre • Norman Dello JoioLes Couleurs Fauves • Karel HusaRiver of Stars • Barbara YorkImpressionist Prints • Aldo…
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a charity that has been assisting people in Newton for over 100 years, is pleased to announce its semi-annual Clothing and Book Drive on Sunday June 7 from 8AM-12PM and 4-6PM at the parking lot of Our Lady Help of Christians parish (573…
Chamber Music for Your Cause will present a benefit concert for Understanding Our Differences at 3PM on Sunday, June 7 at the Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). The program will feature a selection of chamber and vocal music by Louise Farrenc and Valerie Coleman, performed by several accomplished…
Belmont World Film’s 24th International Film Series, will show these films at the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) for Pride Month and World Refugee Awareness Month: The films, which are followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers, will explore the ties that bind—and sometimes…