Internationally acclaimed violinist Stefan Jackiw—hailed for performances with orchestras including Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco—leads an evening of chamber music on Thursday, December 18 at 7:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). He will be joined by pianist Kevin Ahfat, a core member of the…
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West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) presents Director’s Spotlight: Drink and Be Merry on Thursday, December 18 at 7PM. A discussion and Q&A with the filmmaker Adam Volerich follows the screening. Drink and Be Merry is set at a struggling New York dive bar in the days approaching…
You are warmly invited to a quiet, contemplative Candlelight Taizé Service at The First Church in Chestnut Hill (26 Suffolk Rd, Chestnut Hill) on Thursday, December 18 at 7PM. In the gentle glow of candles, share simple chants, scripture, and silence—space to rest, breathe, and pray together in community. All…
The American Legion Nonantum Post’s annual Hannukkah/Christmas party will be on Thursday, December 18 at 6PM. There is a $25 per person cash donation. You will enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar, two great door prizes, a legacy dance exhibition, and dancing the night away to the “Watch City Cadillacs.”…
Nonantum Children’s Party Association presents “A Vegas Christmas” with Dan Fontaine and Memphis Mafia on Friday, Dec 19 at 6:30PM at the American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California Street, Newton). Tickets and more information can be found online.
Parks, Recreation & Culture is offering swimming lessons for youth held at the Newton North High School Pool. Classes are on weekend mornings with a variety of levels from preschool up to level 6. Each session is a six week program and follows an American Red Cross curriculum. The Learn-to-Swim program…
The Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 21, beginning at 12PM. The parade will take Santa and friends all over Nonantum to bring holiday cheer to children and families. Santa and friends will end the parade with a 45-minute visit at Coletti-Magni Park for photos. The parade route…
Join the award winning Newton South Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combo along with the Newton South Alumni (NSHS, Seasholes Auditorium) on Monday, December 22 at 7PM for a night of fun, festive Jazz! Free and open to the public – donations welcome.
Keep your athlete active over winter break at the Newton Athletic Association Basketball Clinic, Monday, December 29 – Friday, January 2 from 9AM – 3PM at the Brown Middle School (125 Meadowbrook Rd, Newton Centre). Each day targets a key skill—ball-handling, shooting, finishing, footwork, defense, game situations, and more—led by…
As part of the Newton Conservators’ seasonal walk series area naturalist Jeff Adams will lead a winter plant and tree identification walk in Newton’s Kennard Park on Sunday, January 11 from 11AM to 12:30PM. Discover how to identify bare plants by their branching patterns, bark, buds, galls, and any fruits remaining…
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents a concert for the entire family titled A Musical Menagerie at 3PM on Sunday, January 18 at Newton City Hall’s War Memorial Auditorium (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton). To reserve a free ticket, go to the Pro Arte website. Conductor Conner Gray Covington leads this lively program, guiding audiences on a…
The Harvest Fair returns to Newton Centre with a carnival on Saturday, October 18 from 10AM – 5PM and a full outdoor festival on Sunday, October 19 from 11AM to 5PM (carnival opens early at 10AM). Visit and shop unique hand-crafted goods and learn about local businesses. At Green Newton’s GreenEXPO, discover ways to…