Join filmmakers Jeremy S. Levine and Rachael DeCruz as they share a rough cut and discuss the making of their documentary, “Nine,” on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30PM at the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). After being sent to prison for life at 18, Gerald—also known as…
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Warm and brighten your holiday season this year with the Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus‘s Holiday Angelsong on Saturday, December 6 at 3PM at the Christ Episcopal Church (1132 Highland Ave, Needham). Holiday Angelsong is a program of some of the most beautiful music ever written for the holidays – Palestrina,…
HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH HEART. FUUSN’s Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 9:30AM- 2:00PM at the Unitarian Church (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). Items for sale include: decorated wreaths, jewelry, toys, homemade baked goods, books, and holiday decorations. Enter the quilt raffle and bid in the silent…
Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member Bay Colony Brass in “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass” on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30PM at Second Church in Newton (60 Highland Street, West Newton). This free, family-friendly concert of Christmas favorites ranges from Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival” to modern arrangements of traditional…
Join the Newton Cultural Alliance at the Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, December 7 at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road) from 10AM – 3PM. If you’re looking for thoughtful, handmade gifts that stand apart from the ordinary, Celebrate Newton is the perfect destination. From cozy scarves and…
On Sunday, December 7, from 2-6 PM, Boston-based nonprofit Ukraine Forward is holding an exhibition and sale of Ukrainian fine arts and handicrafts at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newton). Artwork includes paintings and graphic art as well as ceramic, wood, and textile objects by artisans in Ukraine and the…
The Newton Family Singers and Arlington’s Family Folk Chorale present “Dancin’ on Sunshine: An inter-generational sing-along dance party!” on Sunday, December 7 at 4PM at Regis College, Casey Theater (235 Wellesley St, Weston). This season’s fun and uplifting theme is “Dancin’ on Sunshine” featuring music by the Bee Gees, Avicii,…
West Newton Cinema presents Behind the Scenes screening and panel discussion of “Hamnet”, Sunday Dec 7 from 2-5PM. “Hamnet” is a historical drama directed by the Academy Award winning writer/director Chloé Zhao and based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell. The film follows the relationship between William Shakespeare and his…
The League of Women Voters of Newton invites all community members to join them on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1:30-3:30PM, at the Waban Library Center (1608 Beacon Street, Newton) for a conversation about anti-Semitism centered on the discussion of the novel The Plot Against America by Philip Roth. City Councilor…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be showing Last Holiday starring Queen Latifah at their free family movie night on Wednesday, December 10 at 7PM All are welcome. The event is free and pizza will be provided. The First Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26 Suffolk Road,…
The Book Ladies’ Book Swap is held monthly at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). The next Book Swap at the Cinema will be on Saturday, December 13 from 12:30PM-3PM. Find future dates on The Book Ladies’ Facebook page. A bit of history… Nancy Brown and Annette Seaward…
Bring the whole family to a free Winter POPS concert on Saturday, December 13 at 4PM at ANMS (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton). This festive jazz/pop concert is packed with your favorite holiday tunes, sing-alongs, and cheer for all ages. Featuring Katie O’Reilly, voice, Madison Wise, voice, Cheyenne Mize, voice/guitar/violin, Joey Thieman, piano/voice/guitar/trumpet, Diane Heffner, clarinet/saxophone, Nick Isherwood, upright bass, and Aaron Robertson, drums.