NewTV will host its Future Forward Gala on September 30, 6PM-10PM, at the Boston Marriott Newton (2345 Commonwealth Avenue) to celebrate and support its success into the future. It’s “an event that’s all about looking ahead” — to “keep the New in NewTV.” The evening will feature: Tickets are available…
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At the August 17 service (10:15AM) the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton), Reverend Joel Miller will speak on Songlines: Listening to Voices from the First Days. The First Peoples of Australia are of many cultures and nations, yet they share a way of being…
Adult-child pairs can sign up for some quality time making art and music together at City Hall on summer Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays, 9:30AM-11:15AM, July 8 to August 13. Children ages 18 months to 4 years with adults of any age are welcome to join. Sign up at newtonma.gov/culture.
The Hyde Community Center Summer Series will present a free concert and movie on Friday, August 22 at the Hyde Bandstand (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands): Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and pack a picnic or support local Highlands restaurants. Rain location: Hyde Gym. See the summer schedule of…
Nonprofits Common Man for Ukraine and Arts & Big Hearts will present a musical, Voices from Ukraine: Stories of War & Hope, at The Yamawaki Art & Cultural Center at Lasell University (47 Myrtle Avenue, Auburndale) on August 24 at 3PM. Tickets are free, and suggested donations of $20-$35 are…
The West Newton Cinema will offer a full day of free movies on Thursday, August 28 to celebrate the first anniversary of its purchase by a nonprofit foundation dedicated to restoring the Cinema for the community’s benefit. There will be films from different genres, time periods, and parts of the…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will present a free Summer Chime Concert on Saturday August 30 at 5PM. All are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments to the church grounds (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). Kids and grown-ups will be able to enjoy the music throughout…
The Hyde Community Center Summer Series will present a free concert and movie on Friday, September 5 at the Hyde Bandstand (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands): This last concert and movie of the season will include a special ceremony honoring Newton’s first mayor, James F.C. Hyde, 200 years after his birth, and…
The Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street) is hosting a Plant & Puzzle Swap on Saturday, September 6 at 2PM. Stop by to swap a used puzzle for a different one. Visit at 3PM for the Plant Swap, where you can exchange a potted plant, cuttings, seedlings, or bulbs. Attend either swap–or…
Eleven-year-old pianist Rui Gong of Newton will present Romance from the North, his first solo recital of Scandinavian repetoire, at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) on Sunday, September 7 at 3PM. Admission is by voluntary contribution ($20 suggested). See the Fig City News profile of Rui Gong and his teacher, Paul…
The Newton Free Library kicks off its Sunday Concert Series on September 7 at 2PM with Piano Four Hands Concert with the Boston Piano Ensemble. Min Oh of the Boston Piano Ensemble will be joined by Jei Yern Ryu for a captivating program featuring works by Schubert, Brahms, Poulenc, and Fazıl…
West Newton Cinema will present a “Behind the Screen” film and panel discussion — showing Caught by the Tides — on Sunday, September 7 from 1PM-3:30PM at the theatre (1296 Washington Street). Film Screening: Caught by the Tides (风流一代) is an ambitious, genre-blending film from acclaimed Chinese director Jia Zhangke.…