Historic Newton hosts its annual Plant Swap at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Ave, Newton Corner) on Saturday, June 13 from 10AM-12PM. Please sign up on their website. Bring plants, seeds, or garden supplies to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting your…
Families across Newton and beyond are invited the 2026 Annual Cabot School Fair on Saturday, June 13 from 10AM–2PM at the Cabot School (229 Cabot Street, Newtonville). The event, celebrating its 54th year, will take place rain or shine with both indoor and outdoor activities available. This year’s fair promises the biggest lineup yet,…
The Newton Dept of Arts and Culture and Mayor Marc Laredo invite you to the grand opening of the Linda Plaut Arts and Culture Center at Brigham House on Sunday, June 14 at 1:00 PM at Brigham House (40 Hartford St, Newton Highlands). There will be a ribbon cutting, beverages,…
Newton Free Library (1300 Walnut St, Newton Centre) presents The MUSOG Trio in Concert on Sunday, June 14 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Trio presents an afternoon of classical music for violin, cello, and guitar, featuring works spanning Italy to South America, including music by Paganini, Piazzolla, and…
Celebrate our country’s flag on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14 at 11AM at the American Legion Post (295 California Street, Nonantum). The Newton-Brookline Elks 1327 will be doing the Flag Day presentation followed by the Post 440 Flag Retirement Ceremony with a remembrance of your veteran. Sign up to honor…
Go Behind the Scenes Tour of the Newton Free Library on Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at Newton Free Library (1300 Walnut St, Newton Centre). Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Newton Free Library? This tour will: Registration is required for this program. Sign up…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) welcomes the Steve Rudolph Trio on Tuesday, June 16, from 10:30AM to 11:30AM for a joyous sampling of some of the best of American popular music from the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s. From Big Band tunes to Frank Sinatra to Elvis and the…
Newton for Everyone presents Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes: Why Newton’s Housing Rules Aren’t Working — and How the City Is Beginning to Fix Them on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00PM at Congregation Dorshei Tzedek (60 Highland St, West Newton) & Zoom. More info and RSVP. Newton’s exhaustive permitting process too…
New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville) invites you to Queer Figure Drawing on Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30PM – 9:30PM. Enjoy a welcoming evening of figure drawing celebrating queer and diverse bodies and populations. Two models will pose for a series of short and longer poses, offering participants the…
Artist in Residence, Kasey Kaufman will present her project The Memory Quilt on Wednesday, June 18 6:30-8PM at the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre). Kasey will talk about her residency and the inspiration for her quilt project, which will be on display. The talk will take…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) opens its doors for a New England Barn Dance led by Caller Sue Rosen on Thursday, June 18, from 6:00PM to 7:00PM. Attendees will enjoy easy, energetic, and joyous traditional American dances done in squares, circles, and long sets, all to wonderful live…
Celebrate Pride Month with a joyful, heart-warming concert filled with laughter, memories, and music that made history on Thursday, June 18 from 1:30PM – 2:30PM at Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville). Joel Light and Dan Moore will lead you through beloved LGBTQIA+ anthems and show-stopping classics. Sing your heart…
