Newton Police on May 4 released photos of a suspect believed to have vandalized a group of “We Stand With Israel” signs between April 16-17. The four incidents included bags of dog feces being left underneath the signs, police said. According to police, the images, captured by a Fenno Road…
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Join Professor Nataliya Kosmyna of the MIT Media Lab at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Monday, May 4 at 7PM for Your Brain on ChatGPT, a discussion of AI – and the scientific and ethical questions it raises in today’s world. Registration is required. For millions of years, human…
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…
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.…
Take a Pond Fish Tour through the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre) with Bob Mallard of the Native Fish Coalition on Friday, May 8 at 10AM and 1:30PM. Learn about Cold Spring Brook, the four ponds and two lagoons on the property, and the aquatic life…
Spark Newton kicks Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts with Music for All! — performed by members of the New Philharmonia Orchestra — on May 9 from 6–7:30PM at the City Hall War Memorial Auditorium (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre). Music for All is a family-friendly concert featuring soprano Olga…
The 3rd Newton Chinese Language School (NCLS) Dragon’s Path 5K/1K Run & Walk 2026 will take place on Sunday, May 10th at 9:30AM at 154 Wells Avenue, Newton Centre. Register online. The first 100 registrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. This year’s event proudly celebrates two meaningful milestones: the 250th anniversary of…
Join the City of Newton’s Climate Action Coordinator and Green Newton’s Energy Advocate for drop-in energy office hours on Tuesday, May 12 (5-7PM) and Tuesday, June 9 (3-5PM) at Room A at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St, Newton Centre). If you have questions about your energy bills, heating…
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…
As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a tour of Cold Spring Park led by Friends of Cold Spring Park president Alan Nogee on Saturday, May 16, from 10AM to 12 noon. Meet at the kiosk at the far-left end of the park entrance on Beacon Street.…
Join the Manoment Conservation Services for a Bird Walk at the beautiful, historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre) on Saturday, May 16 from 7:30-9:30AM. Evan Dalton, Manomet’s Director of Landbird Conservation, will lead a two-hour walk through the arboretum in search of warblers, vireos, thrushes, and…
This year’s SpringFest will be at the War Memorial Auditorium, Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre) on Saturday, May 16 from 10AM – 4PM and Sunday, May 17 from 10AM – 6PM. Apply to be an exhibitor/vendor. SpringFest is a full day of entertainment and a celebration of art…