Communities Without Borders (CWB) will host a benefit concert, Orchestra Without Borders: Dances and Meditations, as a fundraiser for CWB, which supports education for at-risk children in Zambia. It will take place on Saturday, May 3, 7:30PM at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton).…
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New Philharmonia Orchestra will host a concert where they will perform Luke Blackburn’s Symphony No. 1 “Thalassa” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade. It will take place on Saturday, May 3, 7:30PM and Sunday, May 4, 3PM at the Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner). Buy tickets online.
The first ever New England Ukulele Festival will commence, featuring lively performances from popular ukulele groups from across the region, a workshop and performance by award-winning ukulele virtuoso Victoria Vox, vendors, artisans, raffles, food for purchase, a cash bar, a community jam-along finale, and a live online auction. Limited-edition T-shirts…
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston will present New Wind and Friends, a concert featuring clarinetist Kai-Yun Lu, violist Liana Zaretsky, oboist Jennfier Slowik, bassoonist Stephanie Busby, horn player Robert Marlatt, and pianist Miri Yampolsky. This performance will take place on Sunday, May 4, 3PM at the Allen Center for the…
The Waban Library Center is proud to host the well known author, Allegra Goodman, on Wednesday May 7, at 7PM at the Waban Library Center (1608 Beacon Street, Waban). She will discuss her current novel, Isola. Her discussion and a reception will be the highlights of this free evening. All…
Music at the Redeemer will present Cellobration! — A Feast of Music for One to Eight Cellos featuring works by Bach, Bruch, Barrière, Popper, and Tansman. It will take place on Friday, May 9, 7PM at the Church of the Redeemer (379 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill).
PorchFest is an afternoon of free music performed outside of people’s homes. It’s a community event to share the joy of playing and listening to music. This year it will be on Saturday, June 7, 12PM-6PM Porchfest is now recruiting volunteers to help. Sign up to be a: Sign up to…
The West Suburban YMCA is excited to host Healthy Kids Day, a free community event designed to inspire kids to be healthy, active, and engaged. It will be on Saturday, May 10, 2PM-4PM at the Church St YMCA (276 Church Street, Newton) for an afternoon packed with fun and enriching activities!
The Boston Chamber Symphony will host a concert featuring the World Premiere of William Grant Still’s “American Suite,” alongside additional works including the Boston-area Premiere of Arthur Foote’s “Cello Concerto” performed by acclaimed soloist Julian Schwarz. It will take place on Saturday, May 10, 7:30PM at the Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton…
Aljoša Jurinić, an internationally acclaimed concert pianist and laureate of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions, will present a recital at the Newton Free Library. Hailed as a “startlingly subtle and visionary pianist,” he will perform Chopin’s monumental and charming piano sonatas, which he recently released as a solo album.…