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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This is the 14th year Newton’s Read Your World is giving away free diverse KidLit. Simply write a short review and post it to Amazon, Goodreads, or social media in exchange for books. Sign up ends Wednesday, December 31.
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…
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.
Parks, Recreation & Culture is offering swimming lessons for youth held at the Newton North High School Pool. Classes are on weekend mornings with a variety of levels from preschool up to level 6. Each session is a six week program and follows an American Red Cross curriculum. The Learn-to-Swim program…
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…
Join the award winning Newton South Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combo along with the Newton South Alumni (NSHS, Seasholes Auditorium) on Monday, December 22 at 7PM for a night of fun, festive Jazz! Free and open to the public – donations welcome.
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents a concert for the entire family titled A Musical Menagerie at 3PM on Sunday, January 18 at Newton City Hall’s War Memorial Auditorium (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton). To reserve a free ticket, go to the Pro Arte website. Conductor Conner Gray Covington leads this lively program, guiding audiences on a…