The Newton Free Library is pleased to host the MetroWest Writers’ Guild for a Writing Night on Tuesday, August 5 at 7PM. Whether you are new to creative writing or looking for time to work on your current project, writing with fellow writers is a great way to get inspired and connect with…
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The Newton Police Department will its annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 5PM-8PM, in Captain John Ryan Park, next to the police station (1321 Washington Street, West Newton). National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. This free event is made…
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with a Pop-Up Farmers’ Market on August 7 on the patio at the Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton), 11:30AM-2PM. At this week’s pop-up, the Allen Center welcomes one of the region’s top farms with sustainable growing practices–Farmer Tim’s Vegetables. But that’s just the beginning…One of Newton’s…
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 August 16, 12:30PM-3PM. Find future dates on The Book Ladies’ Facebook page. A bit of history… Nancy Brown and Annette Seaward started hosting…
The Carroll Center for the Blind and the International Fencing Club will host the first-ever International Blind Fencing Competition in Boston, August 16-19. This event will unite blind and low vision fencers from around the globe, elevating Blind Fencing and building momentum for its inclusion as a Paralympic sport. Since…
Historic Newton will host a Newton House Tour where participants can visit historic homes in Newton to learn about how homeowners have made creative renovations and interesting interior design choices that add to the life of a historic structure. Participants must be aged 12+. It will take place on Sunday,…
Music Mondays will host a concert with the quintet of Kristyn Morey (flute), Danbi Choy (clarinet), Joel Bard (oboe), Libby Jones (french horn), Shu Satoh (bassoon), performing with Sayuri Miyamoto (piano). They will perform a program of French masterworks for winds and piano by Bizet, Ibert, Ravel, and Roussel. It…
Join the Charles River Watershed Association’s Senior Stormwater Program Manager Max Rome and Luis Perez Demorizi, Newton’s Director of Parks & Open Space, on May 19, 10AM-12PM for Crystal Lake Restoration Walk — a guided tour of the recently completed bank restoration and public access improvements along Crystal Lake. Meet…
The Contemporary Jazz Orchestra East will host its debut — a free concert featuring music from Dizzy Gillespie, Thad Jones, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, Frank Foster, and more. It will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 7:30PM at the War Memorial Auditorium in Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton…
The Cooper Center for Active Living will host a patriotic concert with the lyrics to traditional patriotic songs. Feel free to wear red, white, and blue, and bring a flag! You’re welcome to watch or sing! It will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 1:30-2:30PM at Newton City Hall (1000…
The Upper Falls Splash Park in Pettee Square (1265 Chestnut Street) will have its grand opening on Monday, June 16, 4PM-6PM, with frozen treats and a DJ. The Splash Park was built by Northland Development as part of its development project at Oak and Needham Streets. It will be open…
The Cooper Center for Active Living in Newton is hosting monthly LGBTQIA+ socials for meeting, socializing, and celebrating community connections! Bring your lunch, invite a friend. We will discuss a different theme or engage in a fun activity each month. Snacks and beverages provided. The event is for ages 18+,…