On May 8, 7PM-8:30PM, the West Newton Cinema Foundation will host a free community meeting at the Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) to present and discuss its plans for fundraising and renovating the Cinema. Registration is required. (See Fig City News article about the recent $5.2 million gift received by…
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Join Newton community leaders, the Mayor’s Office, students, and neighbors for Newton’s first celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration. It will take place on Friday, May 10, 6PM-7:30PM in the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall. All are welcome to join in this evening of…
Newton Community Pride is hosting the Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts with music performances in three venues across Newton, May 17-19. All performances will be free, accessible, and open to all.
The Highland Glee Club will join the Boston Saengerfest Men’s Chorus and the Apollo Club of Boston in a joint concert of men’s choral singing on May 11 at 3PM at Old South Church (645 Boylston Street, Boston). Tickets are $20 (free for students and those under 18 years old) and available…
The Newton Community Chorus will present its Gala Spring Concert — featuring Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and John Rutter’s Requiem — on May 11 at 8PM at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner). Tickets are $20 ($10 for students and seniors) online — and $5 in addition at the…
The Boston Festival of New Jewish Music (BFNJM) is hosting an event – Newton Highlands Klezmer Dance – with dancing to original klezmer music. It will take place on May 11, 6PM at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). It’s free, and RSVP is optional.
Temple Emanuel (385 Ward Street, West Newton) is hosting a series of free concerts of chamber music. On May 12 at 3PM, the Chamber Concert will feature finalists of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition for the New England Region, designed to find and assist promising young singers in their career…
Music Mondays will offer a concert on May 13, 2PM-3PM — both in-person at the Scandinavian Center and live streamed via Zoom. The concert will feature violinists Jennifer Hsiao and Jason Sundram, violist Elaine Leisinger, and cellist Duke Roth performing Mozart and Mendelssohn string quartets as the “Mycelium Quartet.” Admission is…
The Street Chestnut Hill is hosting a Newton Children’s Business Fair where you can support local future entrepreneurs as they showcase their ideas. It will take place May 18, 11AM-3PM on the green at The Street Chestnut Hill (33 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill).
Communities Without Borders will host a benefit concert on May 18, 7:30PM at the First Unitarian Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). The concert will feature Orchestra Without Borders, jazz duo Jonathan Fagan and Michael Rosen, and soprano Hannah Shanefield. They will share music for chamber strings from…
Commonwealth Lyric Theatre will present a concert version of Pinochio the Musical on May 18 at 5PM and May 19 at 4PM in the War Memorial Auditorium in Newton City Hall. Best for ages 5+ but fun for the entire family. Tickets are $35, and families with financial need are…
Newton Family FunFEST offers two full days of entertainment on Newton City Hall Grounds, May 18-19, 10AM-4PM. Sponsored by Newton Cultural Development FunFEST is a celebration of art for all ages, including live performances, a community art project, live public art event, craft/vendor booths, and a carnival. Add a swash…