Join the Suzuki School of Newton for their Multicultural Festival — a celebration of music and art — on Saturday, May 16 from 2-6PM at 1615 Beacon St, Waban. Free and open to all. This is more than a festival—it’s a reminder that when people celebrate their differences, they discover what connects…
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Cellist Allison Eldredge and pianist Pei-Shan Lee will be performing Beethoven’s celebrated cello sonatas on Sunday, May 17 at 3PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). Tickets: $30-$45-$60 Beethoven’s sonatas are renowned for their emotional depth, technical brilliance, and bold, innovative structures — offering a profound window…
Historic Newton’s annual Newton House Tour is back for its 43rd year. On Sunday, May 17 from 12 -5PM, tour goers are invited to look inside remarkable historic properties not usually open to the public. Each property was carefully selected to show historic preservation and creative adaptations. Tickets are $50…
On May 17, at 10:15AM the worship service at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington St, West Newton) is Folk Music Sunday: Homeward Bound — music about journeys and returning home.
Waban Village Day, along with its Family Fun Run, will be on Sunday, May 17 in Waban Square. Family Fun Run starts at 10AM. Register at the link above. Racers of all ages are encouraged to participate, including children who are permitted to ride bikes and scooters along the racecourse. Walkers and…
Music Mondays at The Scandinavian Cultural Center, Nordic Hall (206 Waltham St, West Newton) presents Adrian Sicam Soul Jazz Ensemble on Monday, May 18 from 2-3PM. Join in person or on Zoom (Meeting ID: 819 6323 9351 & Passcode: mm2026). As usual, admission is free, but donations are appreciated, all…
Back by popular demand, acclaimed saxophonist and bandleader Christopher Pitts presents the Contemporary Jazz Orchestra in an electrifying concert showcasing an extraordinary lineup of internationally renowned jazz musicians on Tuesday, May 19 from 7:30-9PM at the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre). This performance…
Avital Skolnick is pleased to announce her art exhibition on the 2nd floor of Newton City Hall during office hours Monday – Friday from 9AM-5PM, on display throughout the month of May. This latest body of work explores themes of reflection and light, inviting viewers to engage with subtle shifts…
Led by John Clark, this lecture on the songwriting partnerships of Hal David and Burt Bacharach, as well as Bacharach and singer/songwriter Neil Diamond, will take place on Tuesday, May 19 from 10:30 to 11:30AM at the Cooper Center for Active Living (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) . Lyricist Hal David…
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) presents Orchestra Without Borders Boston: Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil plus Grooversity, Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30PM. The concert will benefit the work of Communities Without Borders, which supports education for at-risk children in Zambia. Tickets $30/Students $15.
Community Ink will host a sing-along featuring songs from Golden-Age musicals, modern musicals, and jukebox musicals on Thursday, May 21 from 4:30-5:30PM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Community Ink is a community service organization where students participating in or adjacent to Newton North’s Theater Company, TheaterInk, can…
The Allen Center (35 Webster St, West Newton) will be hosting Me2: “The Story Behind the Music” – A Brain Stories Podcast Experience on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00PM. This free live event will feature excerpts the podcast Brain Stories, a panel discussion with audience Q&A, curated music videos, and…