The Steve Rudolph Trio will present a concert on June 10, 1PM-2PM, at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium, paying homage to some of the greatest bands to ever grace a bandstand: Glenn Miller, the Dorsey Brothers, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, and more. The Steve Rudolph Trio is…
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The Zamir Chorale of Boston will perform a concert, Zamir in the Round: An Immersive Experience, the dynamic “surround-sound” to break down the invisible wall that often separates performers from their audience. Listeners will be placed right inside a circle of singers for an evening of offerings by George Gershwin,…
The Newton Free Library and the History Project will host an event, Improper Bostonians: An LGBTQ+ History of Massachusetts, with a presentation and conversation exploring the history of LGBTQ+ people, community, organizing, and change in Massachusetts drawing on sources like court cases, diaries, letters, photographs, videos, oral histories, and more.…
The Suzuki School of Newton will present the Spirio Piano Concert on Friday, June 13 at 6:30PM at M. Steinert and Sons Piano Store (1069 Washington Street, West Newton). It’s free and open to the public Suzuki School of Newton and M. Steinert and Sons present a concert of pianists age 5…
The Hyde Community Center Summer Series will present a free concert and movie on June 13 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 events…
The City of Newton will host Strummin’ Up To Boston with ukulele instructors and performers sharing the enjoyment and beauty of the instrument. It will take place on Saturday, June 14, 4PM-9PM at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre). This entertaining and fun-loving ukulele festival includes live musical…
Pixels and Polygons will host a 3D Art High School Workshop for students to learn to create original 3D characters, bring them to life through animation and motion capture, 3D Print that character and bring them into the real world, and go face-to-face with that creation in virtual reality. It…
Historic Newton is hosting a plant swap where you can bring your extra plants, seeds, or garden supplies to trade with fellow garden enthusiasts. It will take place on Saturday, June 14, 10AM-12PM at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverly Ave, Newton Corner).
Dance Currents Inc will host an event, Moving Forward in Place, a dance/film concert to present how modern dance has evolved into an art that can effectively touch, inspire, and change people so they may face the difficulties of their time. It will take place on Saturday, June 14, at…
The first-ever Newton Rotary Dog Fest & Parade brought together local dog lovers and their four-legged companions for a day of canine celebration on May 11 (Mother’s Day) at the Hyde Community Center. Under clear blue skies, the event featured a variety of activities that delighted both human and furry…
Jazz Church will be the featured Sunday service on June 15 at 10:15AM in the Parish Hall of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton (FUUSN, 1326 Washington Street, West Newton). Like jazz, lives frequently cycle between the earthy and the sacred. Geoff Hicks, celebrated local jazz artist (and minister) will…
The Newton Free Library will host a Nature Walk at the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum down winding roads with their Staff Arborist to see nature right in the center of the city. This loop walk will include waterways, pollinators, trees, flowers, birds, reptiles, and more. Participants are encouraged to bring…