Music Mondays will offer a concert on Monday, February 17, 2PM-3PM — both in-person at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) and live-streamed via Zoom. The concert will feature violinist Jennifer Hsiao and pianist Lois Shapiro performing masterpieces by Beethoven, Franck, and Bagdasarian in “The Romantic Spirit.” Admission…
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Historic Newton will be hosting Eager Engineers, a 4-day program during the February School Vacation Week. Participants can expand their engineering skills by using the design process to build a supertall tower, a bridge that can hold weight, a marble run roller coaster, a brand-new invention, and more. Registration is…
Green Newton invites Newton residents to help shape a new campaign to expand renewable energy and boost energy efficiency in Newton. Participate in a brief survey that will guide efforts to promote effective climate-friendly actions — such as installing heat pumps and solar panels. The survey takes just two minutes…
The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations: Donors must schedule an appointment beforehand, either online or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767).
The Cooper Center for Active Living in Newton is hosting monthly LGBTQIA+ socials. The next one will be on Wednesday, February 19, 1PM-2:30PM, at the Brigham House (20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands). Meet, socialize and celebrate community connections! Bring your lunch, invite a friend. There will be a different theme…
Tanglewood Marionettes presents Cinderella, a story about a girl, her bumptious stepsisters, and a charming prince. This story is based on the original beloved tale, but it offers a few new surprises. It will take place on Thursday, February 20, 11AM at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre).…
Registration opens on February 22 for the Spring Session of Plugged In Band Program, a non-profit music program open to students ages 8 and up of all skill levels and abilities. Bands are formed based on age, skill level, and musical preference. Students get the chance to learn music creation…
Newton Community Pride (NCP) will host Celebrate Black History Month — Panel Discussion on the Nickel Boys where participants can hear a panel talk about the movie “Nickel Boys”. The panel will feature voices from film, theater, and history. The event will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2:20-3:30PM at…
Newton Cultural Development is accepting 2-D artworks including, but not limited to, drawings, paintings, photography, and digital art to showcase in the Newton City Hall Galleries (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre) as part of NCD’s new program, Call For Art. To submit your artworks, please complete this form and submit…
The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation is accepting applications for grants to fund health-building, educational, and recreational opportunities to people of all ages, with a special preference for organizations located in Newton that provide training, education, and counseling for girls and women in need. Applications are open until March 1 for any…
The Carroll Center for the Blind will present the 2nd Annual Stargardt Summit on Saturday, February 22, 10AM-4PM both in-person at the Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart (785 Centre Street) and virtually. This free event has speakers and panelists discussing the research of treatments for the Stargardt eye disease, the advancements…
Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2PM in the FUUSN Sanctuary (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). This concert is a fundraiser for the UU Urban Ministry and includes classical chamber music by pianist Paul Antonucci, cellist Debra Minard, and…