August 10, 2026
Community Newspaper for Newton, Massachusetts
For nearly a decade, the Newton Theatre Company (NTC) has been showcasing diverse voices telling their own stories during its annual “Monologue Project.” This year, the NTC and the Newton nonprofit Understanding Our Differences (UOD) partnered to create “The Monologue Project: Voices of the Blind, Deaf, and Physically Disabled,” which…
Visitors on the Historic Newton 2026 Newton House Tour got a chance to view 140 years of architectural history during the May 17 event. Now in its 43rd year, the tour highlighted a variety of building styles, including Queen Anne-style homes from the late 1800s to a contemporary abode from…
The Newton Chinese Language School (NCLS) celebrated community and multiple milestones with its third annual Dragon’s Path 5K/1K Run around Wells Avenue on Mother’s Day, May 10. Originally launched in 2024 as part of the 65th anniversary celebration of NCLS, the race has become an annual tradition for local families.…
As promised, Mayor Marc Laredo ordered the controversial double-yellow lines on Adams Street removed and replaced with the traditional green-white-red stripe of the Italian flag. Residents of Adams Street were notified that the work would begin at 9PM on Monday, May 4 and would cease by 5AM. If the work…
On Saturday night, May 2, Newton’s Theodore D. Mann Library hosted loyal fans at its annual fundraising Spring Fling gala. The audience of about 200 people including Library members, Trustees, Friends of the Library, and elected officials mingling, enjoying food from Baker’s Best and music performed by WeJazzUp, and buying…
As David Chang’s kids Brienna, 8, and Ian, 5, busied themselves creating art, the Brookline dad had more pressing issues on his mind – namely, when he’d be able to satisfy his craving for the classic Taiwanese street food that translates to “Small sausage in a large sausage.” Chang and…
On Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30PM, the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) will host Threads That Bind: Weaving as a Practice of Storytelling with Joshua Kurtz. Registration is required. Participants will have the opportunity to weave small textiles inspired by the stories from their lives and communities. Across thousands…
If you can walk, you can belly dance! Give belly dancing a try at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) on Wednesday, May 6 at 2PM. Belly dance is a fun way to get fit. The class works on posture, balance, grace, dance movements, and overall fitness, as you listen…
Concert by the Newton Senior Chamber Ensemble on Wednesday, May 6, 2:30-3:30PM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). The chamber ensemble will present:— Three Ricercari, by Andrea Gabrieli — Symphony No. 16 Finale, by Frank Joseph Haydn— Enigma Variations, by Nimrod Edward Elgar— The Planets, Jupiter, by Gustav Holst Founded by Gwendoline Thornblade…
Get ready for an amazing evening of Broadway hits on Thursday, May 7 at 7PM at First Church (26 Suffolk Rd, Chestnut Hill). It’s a perfect chance to catch great music and have a blast with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this fun, uplifting night filled with incredible…
[This event, originally scheduled for May 7, has been postponed to a date to be determined.] Would you love to know more about the fashion in Downton Abbey? If so, join Karen Antonowicz at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) on Thursday, May 7 from 1:30-2:30PM. She’ll start with…
The Newton Department of Arts and Culture invites artists to submit original artwork for exhibition in the City Hall Gallery Program from Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 22. Selected artists will have the opportunity to contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Newton by sharing their creativity in Newton’s majestic City Hall.…
