Historic Newton will present a free lecture — 18th Century Media Literacy and Bias — at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium on January 16 at 7PM. The presenter will be Michele Gabrielson, a local history teacher and historic interpreter of the 18th century. She will analyze perspective, language, and…
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Newton at Home is a volunteer-based organization, helping older adults independently remain in their homes while staying connected to the community. In recent months, Newton at Home has seen an uptick in service requests — especially for transportation. This is due to a combination of members’ needs increasing as they age,…
College Bound Advising will host a free information session, College Bound – Building a Balanced College List and Touring Tips! on Thursday, January 30 at 7PM. CBA staff and Kenny Sawada, Associate Director of Admissions at Syracuse University, will discuss how high school students can successfully build their college lists and make…
Belmont World Film’s 22nd Family Festival will present films for ages 3-12 in Newton, Arlington, and Cambridge over January 18-20 — kicking off at the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) on January 18 for a day of films for kids:
On Saturday, January 18 at 3PM, the All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton) will host its free Winter Music Explorers Jamboree, where families can meet the school’s summer program instructors, enjoy songs, make crafts, play games, and eat treats while dreaming of fun that awaits at the 2025…
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by assembling family meal kits at the Wells Avenue YMCA (135 Wells Avenue) on January 20, 11AM-12PM. The West Suburban YMCA is hosting a service day event to assemble food collected in a food drive into family meal kits. This day of service reflects…
Music Mondays will present for its first concert in 2025 Trio Nordica, on Monday, January 20, 2PM-3PM. The concert will feature beloved Boston-area virtuosos Jodi Hagen (violin), Steve Laven (cello), and Susan Hagen (double-bass) celebrating the beauty of strings with music composed by Steve Laven, Kel Waddle, Michael Haydn, and…
Hadassah Boston is hosting the event Beyond Stigma: Increasing Mental Health Awareness on Wednesday, January 22 at 7 PM. It will be a conversation between Rachel Zimmerman, author of Us, After and Felicia Falchuck, a Newton resident and local social worker. The event will be at a private home in…
All Newton Music School will host Global Harmonies, a concert featuring pieces from the home countries of ANMS faculty including Korea, Japan, Colombia, Poland, and Brazil. The event will take place on Friday, January 24, 6:30PM at All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton). Registration is free.
Newton Community Pride’s 4th annual WinterFEST will bring ice sculptures, live music, and other entertainment to Newton Centre Green (1221 Centre Street) on Friday, January 24, 4:30-6PM. Register here. This free event includes: Support the Welcome Home Blanket Drive by bringing new or gently used blankets.
The high-school jazz/pop bank ZOZA will bring their smooth jazz and energetic pop vibes to Tango Mango (34 Langley Road, Newton Centre) on Friday, January 24, 6PM-8PM. You may have heard this quartet at Newton’s 5th Annual Celebration of the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This event…
Newton Community Pride’s 4th annual WinterFEST will feature a Guided Winter Walk on Saturday, January 25, 10AM-11AM at Cold Spring Park (1200 Beacon Street). This free event is family-friendly and dog-friendly (dress your dog in costume, if you wish). Olaf will be there, and free hot chocolate will be provided.…