Meet, greet and socialize within the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies on Wednesday, December 17 from 1-2:30PM at the new Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). At each meeting, a different theme/current event is discussed or a fun activity is organized. The gathering is for 18+, intergenerational, queer and allies. Bring…
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The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be showing The Muppet Christmas Carol on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7PM. The holiday classic stars Kermit the Frog in the role of Bob Cratchit and Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge. The event is free and pizza will be provided. The First Church…
The American Legion Nonantum Post’s annual Hannukkah/Christmas party will be on Thursday, December 18 at 6PM. There is a $25 per person cash donation. You will enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar, two great door prizes, a legacy dance exhibition, and dancing the night away to the “Watch City Cadillacs.”…
Internationally acclaimed violinist Stefan Jackiw—hailed for performances with orchestras including Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco—leads an evening of chamber music on Thursday, December 18 at 7:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). He will be joined by pianist Kevin Ahfat, a core member of the…
West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) presents Director’s Spotlight: Drink and Be Merry on Thursday, December 18 at 7PM. A discussion and Q&A with the filmmaker Adam Volerich follows the screening. Drink and Be Merry is set at a struggling New York dive bar in the days approaching…
You are warmly invited to a quiet, contemplative Candlelight Taizé Service at The First Church in Chestnut Hill (26 Suffolk Rd, Chestnut Hill) on Thursday, December 18 at 7PM. In the gentle glow of candles, share simple chants, scripture, and silence—space to rest, breathe, and pray together in community. All…
Nonantum Children’s Party Association presents “A Vegas Christmas” with Dan Fontaine and Memphis Mafia on Friday, Dec 19 at 6:30PM at the American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California Street, Newton). Tickets and more information can be found online.
The LigerBots are sponsoring the FIRST Lego League (FLL) Eastern Massachusetts Championship and STEAM Expo on Saturday, December 20 from 10AM-3PM at Newton North High School. This event is open to the public! Over 30 teams of 4th-8th graders are expected to compete with robots built out of legos. In…
The Parish of St. Paul, Newton Highlands (1135 Walnut Street) invites you to a Liturgy of Solace and Strength on Sunday evening, December 21 at 7PM. While Christmas can bring much joy, it’s a tender time that can also be difficult. Please join in this meditative and prayerful worship service that makes…
The Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 21, beginning at 12PM. The parade will take Santa and friends all over Nonantum to bring holiday cheer to children and families. Santa and friends will end the parade with a 45-minute visit at Coletti-Magni Park for photos. The parade route…