The Friends of the Newton Free Library will sponsor a dining event hosted by Johnny’s Luncheonette (30 Langley Road, Newton Centre) on Thursday, September 18 from 4PM-8 PM. Johnny’s will very generously be donating a portion of its proceeds to the Friends. All money raised goes directly to the Newton…
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Join West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street) on Thursday, September 18 at 4PM for the first movie (The Pursuit of Happyness) in a monthly curated subscription series — The American Dream & The Movies. Throughout the past century, Hollywood movies have been a major force in embedding the notion of…
Join West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street) on Thursday & Friday, September 18-19 at 7PM for Hello Beautiful, centering on Willow’s world, once defined by beauty and success, now upended as she confronts the physical and emotional toll of her illness. Stripped of the very attributes that shaped her identity,…
Newton Theatre Company will present its first musical, Fun Home, in nine performances on weekends, September 19 through October 4, at St. John’s Episcopal Church (96 Otis Street, Newtonville). Based on Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic memoir, Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, funny, and deeply moving musical about growing up,…
Don’t Forget Your Art! (DFYA!) will host an event at the United Parish of Auburndale (64 Hancock Street) on Saturday, September 20 featuring the fabulous Laura Vecchione with some tunes by Ingrid Chiemi, and hosted by Eric Riley Moore. There will also be art by Anne-Catherine Higham, pottery by Julia…
In the Spark Newton Fall Concert Series, Chris Steele will play on Sunday, September 21, 3PM-4PM at the Upper Falls Depot (1225 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls). Chris’s songs balance sharp wit, emotional depth, and an undeniable sense of melody. Registration through Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.
On Sunday, September 21 at 2PM, the Newton Free Library will host Leaves, Lyrics, and Emotions: Song Compositions of Tagore. The first Nobel Laureate poet of Asia, Rabindranath Tagore composed songs about the unique connection of human spirits with nature and the universe. Vocalist Maitreyee Chakraborty will present songs on…
Join Newton Folk Music at the Newton Free Library on Saturday, September 13 from 2:30-4:30PM to sing and play a wide range of folk music, from traditional to contemporary, in a low-key, warm, and friendly environment. Singers and instrumentalists of all levels are welcome. Printed songbooks will be provided with selected favorites for…
The History Book Club of Historic Newton will meet to discuss The British are Coming by Rick Atkinson on Thursday, September 25 at 7:30PM. Read the book in advance and join the meeting, which is held on Zoom and free and open to all. To receive book club updates and…
Chris Moyse and Floyds Row will play in a Newton house concert on September 27, exploring the connections among early, classical, folk, newgrass, and world genres––works arranged and/or composed by Hailey Fuqua (soprano), Asako Takeuchi (violin), Jacques Lee Wood (violoncello & banjo), Andrew Arceci (bass & mandolin), George Lykogiannis (accordion &…
In association with Boston Area Coffeehouse Association, Sailing into Song House Concerts will present a house concert by Vance Gilbert, on September 28, at 2PM at a home in Newton. Suggested donation is $25, and all donations go to the performer. To receive an invitation, send name and email address to…
Join Historic Newton on Sunday, September 28 from 12PM-4PM for Hayfest — a day of fall-themed historic activities at Jackson Homestead (527 Washington Street). Learn how Autumn was celebrated in the 19th-century at Jackson Homestead. Butter churning, candle dipping, apple cider pressing… oh my! Refreshments will be available. All ages…