The Newton Human Rights Commission is pleased to partner this year with the Celebration of Queer Culture (CQC) Planning Committee to host a shared Pride Month event in Newton on Wednesday, June 3 at 5-7:30PM at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre). Free and open to all. That first gathering…
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The Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) will host a screening and discussion of In the Whale — a feature-length documentary film directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe reporter David Abel — on Wednesday, June 3, from 1:30 to 4:00 PM. The film chronicles the extraordinary story…
The MetroWest SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone on Medicare) program will be presenting Medicare 101 — an overview of Medicare for people turning 65 or those just signing up — at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) on Thursday, June 4 from 6-7:30PM. Topics covered will…
Mingle with friends and fellow Farm enthusiasts as you celebrate and support Newton Community Farm for their 20th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, June 11 from 6-8:30PM at the American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum). Your participation helps support the Farm’s work—bringing fresh, sustainably grown food and engaging educational…
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…
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…