On Monday, February 2, Ward 2 City Councilor Susan Albright raised a charter objection to the Public Safety and Transportation Committee’s recommendation to shorten the Newton Centre Plaza pilot to May 31. This effectively delayed consideration of that recommendation until the next City Council meeting. (The City’s Charter allows any…
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On Sunday, February 22 at 2PM at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St, Newton Centre), Pianist Liana Paniyeva presents Romantic Voices: exploring the lyricism, depth, and emotional power of the Romantic era, combining expressive intimacy with virtuosic brilliance. Paniyeva will perform Amy Beach’s Sketches from Op. 15, Robert Schumann’s Sonata…
Postponed due to inclement weather] Join the Newton Free Library and GBH for an Indie Lens Pop-Up! Hosted at the Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Monday, February 23 at 6:30PM, this event will feature a screening of the Independent Lens documentary The Inquisitor, followed by an interactive discussion led by facilitators…
Kabria Baumgartner, Dean’s Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at Northeastern University, will present “The Troubled History of Race and Public Education in Massachusetts” at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Autotorium (330 Homer Street, Newton) on Wednesday, February 25 from 7-8PM. Baumgartner will explore how Black women activists fought for…
This year’s WSYMCA Winter Carnival will be held on Friday, February 27 from 5:30 – 7:30PM at the Wells Ave Y (135 Wells Avenue, Newton) inside the state-of-art Fieldhouse gymnasium. This free event is perfect for families looking to enjoy quality time together. The WSYMCA Winter Carnival is the perfect…
Families and children are invited to enjoy a special storytime featuring Stefanie Foster Brown and her picture book MY HEART SPEAKS KRIOLU on Saturday, February 28 at 1PM at Newtonville Books (10 Langley Rd, Newton Centre). Attendees will learn about Cape Verdean culture and engage in a creative activity making mini…
Visit the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Sunday, March 8 between 2 and 4PM for a family-friendly gathering in honor of Nowruz, the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. This open-house style program invites families to drop in for hands-on crafts, a traditional Haft Seen…
Lisong Liu, professor of history at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, will discus “The Origins and Transformations of Chinese Communities in Boston,” at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Autotorium (330 Homer Street, Newton) on Thursday, March 12 from 7-8PM. An associate in research at the Harvard Fairbank Center for Chinese…
On Sunday, March 22 from 1:30-4PM join Hadassah Boston at Temple Emanuel (385 Ward Street, Newton Centre) for their annual signature event, Not Your Bubbe’s Seder. Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon filled with inspiration, laughter, and meaningful connections. Bring your friends for an engaging experience featuring a fantastic lineup…
Boston Jewish Film at JCC Greater Boston is pleased to present the Boston Israeli Film Series, running March 22–29 at the Riemer-Goldstein Theater at JCC Greater Boston in Newton (333 Nahanton Street in Newton Centre) . The series features a curated lineup of contemporary Israeli films exploring identity, history, and everyday life, including The Property, Nina is…
On Monday, March 23 at 2PM, the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) will host New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell. Quilt history is full of myths and misinformation as well as heart-warming tales of service and tradition. Pam Weeks weaves world history, women’s history, industrial history,…
The Newton Commission On Disability, Understanding Our Differences, and the Newton Free Library (NFL) present The Tallest Dwarf on Tuesday, March 24 from 6:30-8:15PM at the NFL’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre). Doors open at 6PM. Registration is encouraged, and you’ll get a reminder if you sign up. Walk-ins are…