Historic Newton will host Revolutionary Newton, an event where participants can experience revolutionary life through period-specific activities and listening to reenactors describe their lives during the revolution. It will also include music, food, scavenger hunts, and more. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15, 10AM-4PM at the Durant-Kenrick…
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Historic Newton will host Naughty Newton at Night: Revolution After Hours, a 21+ cocktail party where participants can explore the more scandalous topics of the American revolution such as favorite alcoholic beverages and commonly worn underwear types. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15, 7-9PM at the Durant-Kenrick…
The West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) will host a Teen Basketball Tournament where teens (ages 13-18) can compete for a chance to win a champion certificate and bragging rights for the year. Participants can register as a team, duo, or free agent. It will take place on Friday, March 28, 6:30-9PM…
Andromeda of Boston will present Halfa 2025 — a showcase of dance ranging from MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic, Turkish) to Asian, Balkan, and Eastern European inspired styles. It will take place on March 29 at 6:30PM at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner). The organization strives…
The West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) will host a Teen Paint Night. This guided painting session provides canvas, paint, and brushes so participants can relax, express themselves, and enjoy the process. The event will include snacks and seltzer. It will take place on Monday, April 7, 6:30-8PM at the West Suburban…
On Wednesday, February 5, the Newton Corner Long Term Planning Study Working Group (NCLT) met online. The NCLT is tasked with creating a report with up to six alternative conceptual plans to improve the Newton Corner I-90 Interchange. The meeting discussed sixteen (transportation-related) components that can be ‘layered upon each…
When Newton resident David Hedison moved from Boston to a house near the intersection of Waverley Avenue and Franklin Street, he started to notice that the area had an abnormally high rate of accidents. Hedison moved during the COVID-19 pandemic, and with Newton residents isolating at home, the volume of…
Historic Newton will be hosting Museum Makerday — String Art where participants can make string art, explore exhibits, build with LEGOs, and play games. Adults must remain onsite with their kids. It will take place on Thursday, February 6, 1-3PM at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Avenue, Newton…
Historic Newton will host Winter Craft Series: Vintage Valentines where participants can craft personalized valentines using materials inspired by vintage Valentine’s cards. It will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 7-9PM at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Avenue, Newton Corner). Registration is $15 for members, $10 for non-members.
Capella Clausura will present a concert, All About Love, challenging male gaze by centering the voices of women and gender non-binary composers in the program. This concert will include music by Evelin Seppar, Modesta Bor, Rafaella Aleotti, Laura Nevitt, and others. It will take place on Saturday, February 15 at…
Historic Newton will be hosting Eager Engineers, a 4-day program during the February School Vacation Week. Participants can expand their engineering skills by using the design process to build a supertall tower, a bridge that can hold weight, a marble run roller coaster, a brand-new invention, and more. Registration is…
New Philharmonia Orchestra will host a concert where they will perform Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 4 and Hector Berlioz’s Harold in Italy, with guest violist Danny Kim. The concert will take place on Saturday, March 1 at 7:30PM and Sunday, March 2 at 3PM at the Grace Episcopal Church (76…