Waban Village Day, along with its Family Fun Run, will be on Sunday, May 17 in Waban Square. Family Fun Run starts at 10AM. Register at the link above. Racers of all ages are encouraged to participate, including children who are permitted to ride bikes and scooters along the racecourse. Walkers and…
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Music Mondays at The Scandinavian Cultural Center, Nordic Hall (206 Waltham St, West Newton) presents Adrian Sicam Soul Jazz Ensemble on Monday, May 18 from 2-3PM. Join in person or on Zoom (Meeting ID: 819 6323 9351 & Passcode: mm2026). As usual, admission is free, but donations are appreciated, all…
Back by popular demand, acclaimed saxophonist and bandleader Christopher Pitts presents the Contemporary Jazz Orchestra in an electrifying concert showcasing an extraordinary lineup of internationally renowned jazz musicians on Tuesday, May 19 from 7:30-9PM at the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre). This performance…
Avital Skolnick is pleased to announce her art exhibition on the 2nd floor of Newton City Hall during office hours Monday – Friday from 9AM-5PM, on display throughout the month of May. This latest body of work explores themes of reflection and light, inviting viewers to engage with subtle shifts…
Led by John Clark, this lecture on the songwriting partnerships of Hal David and Burt Bacharach, as well as Bacharach and singer/songwriter Neil Diamond, will take place on Tuesday, May 19 from 10:30 to 11:30AM at the Cooper Center for Active Living (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) . Lyricist Hal David…
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) presents Orchestra Without Borders Boston: Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil plus Grooversity, Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30PM. The concert will benefit the work of Communities Without Borders, which supports education for at-risk children in Zambia. Tickets $30/Students $15.
Community Ink will host a sing-along featuring songs from Golden-Age musicals, modern musicals, and jukebox musicals on Thursday, May 21 from 4:30-5:30PM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Community Ink is a community service organization where students participating in or adjacent to Newton North’s Theater Company, TheaterInk, can…
The Allen Center (35 Webster St, West Newton) will be hosting Me2: “The Story Behind the Music” – A Brain Stories Podcast Experience on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00PM. This free live event will feature excerpts the podcast Brain Stories, a panel discussion with audience Q&A, curated music videos, and…
ArsNova 2025-2026 season finale concert Piano in Motion: Whispers to Wildfire will be on Saturday, May 23 at 7 PM at Newton Presbyterian Church (75 Vernon St Newton Corner). Please reserve your spot for this exciting evening of music. Pianist Tianhong Yang is celebrated for her profound artistry and commanding stage presence. As a laureate…
Join local art therapist Tova Speter for a therapeutic art workshop exploring the meditative art of Zentangle doodling at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Tuesday, May 26 from 7-8PM. Registration opens Tuesday, April 28th at 7PM. Participants will engage in mindful doodling techniques that encourage…
The Music Makers warmly invite you to their annual patriotic concert featuring favorites including “America the Beautiful,” “Over There,” “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner” on Tuesday, May 26 from 1:30 – 3:00PM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). You’re welcome to sing along or…
Dr. Priscilla Douglass, founder and principal of PH Douglas & Associates, will speak in Cabot Park Village’s Black History Lecture Series on Tuesday, May 26 at 1PM in the Community Room of Cabot Park Village (280 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville). Dr. Priscilla Douglass, Ed.D. ( Harvard University ) is an accomplished leader whose…