The Newton Human Rights Commission is pleased to partner this year with the Celebration of Queer Culture (CQC) Planning Committee to host a shared Pride Month event in Newton on Wednesday, June 3 at 5-7:30PM at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre). Free and open to all. That first gathering…
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The Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) will host a screening and discussion of In the Whale — a feature-length documentary film directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe reporter David Abel — on Wednesday, June 3, from 1:30 to 4:00 PM. The film chronicles the extraordinary story…
Like Water for Chocolate: Storytelling Program led by Karina Liendo will be held on Thursday, June 4 from 1:30PM to 2:30PM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Karina will present a series of stories, inspired by her grandmother, Angela, from Peru, who loved her family deeply and showed…
Join the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music All Stars for music, dancing, and fun for the whole family at the 4th annual Klezmer Dance Party in the Highlands on June 5, 6-7:30PM in the field in front of the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands). Free and open to…
Join Spark Newton and the Newton Cultural Alliance as they present The Black Feathers, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, at the Allen Center (35 Webster St, West Newton) on June 6 at 7:30PM. Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in The Black Feather’s musical world, with…
The Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus presents Encore! Favorite Songs from Recent Seasons on Saturday, June 6 at 3PM at the beautiful Nordic Recital Hall a the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham St, West Newton). Join them for this very special recap of favorites from recent concerts, featuring sea shanties, spring…
Newton PorchFest will be held on Saturday, June 6, 12-6PM (rain or shine!), with free music by performers playing in over 50 locations across Auburndale, Lower Falls, Waban Center, and West Newton. All events are free and open to the public. View the schedule and map here. Questions? Want to…
Spark Newton presents the Charles River Wind Ensemble Inspired by Art on Sunday, June 7 from 3-5PM at 300 Hammond Park Parkway, Chestnut Hill. The ensemble will be performing: Scenes from the Louvre • Norman Dello JoioLes Couleurs Fauves • Karel HusaRiver of Stars • Barbara YorkImpressionist Prints • Aldo…
Chamber Music for Your Cause will present a benefit concert for Understanding Our Differences at 3PM on Sunday, June 7 at the Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). The program will feature a selection of chamber and vocal music by Louise Farrenc and Valerie Coleman, performed by several accomplished…
Belmont World Film’s 24th International Film Series, will show these films at the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) for Pride Month and World Refugee Awareness Month: The films, which are followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers, will explore the ties that bind—and sometimes…
Music Mondays is thrilled to present a Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts program, featuring 16 members of The Boston Cecilia chorus, led by music director Michael Barrett on Monday June 8, from 2-3PM in person at the Scandinavian Center (206 Waltham St, West Newton) or online (Zoom link below).…
As part of their celebration of Pride, First Baptist Church in Newton (848 Beacon St, Newton Centre) presents Bobby Jo Valentine in concert on Thursday, June 11 at 7PM . Suggested donation is $10.