On Sunday, November 23 from 2PM – 3:30PM, the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St, Newton) will host Reclaiming Folk: Celebrating People of Color in Folk Music, featuring Naomi Westwater, Louie Lou Louis, and Prateek. From Reclaiming Folk: This is an event series that celebrates and honors people of color (POC) in…
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The Newton Family Singers and Arlington’s Family Folk Chorale present “Dancin’ on Sunshine: An inter-generational sing-along dance party!” on Sunday, November 23 at 4PM at Arlington Town Hall (30 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington). This season’s fun and uplifting theme is “Dancin’ on Sunshine” featuring music by the Bee Gees, Avicii, Kygo,…
Cherry Street Music at The Allen Center presents Boston’s Brilliance, Sunday November 23 at 3PM. Enjoy an evennig of intimate chamber music by a virtuoso ensemble of celebrated artists including BSO violinist Alexander Velinzon, BSO violist Cathy Basrak, cellist Allison Eldredge, and pianist Max Levinson. Repertoire includes Robert Schumann’s breathtaking piano Quartet, a Mozart…
The Newton Free Library will host Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating Demonstration on Monday, November 24 at 6:30PM. At this demonstration, Christina Pasicznyk Vogel will explain the history and symbolism of “writing eggs” in the ancient Ukrainian tradition. After a presentation about pysanky eggs, Christina will demonstrate the process live. There will be plenty…
The Newton Tree Conservancy will host a Community Tree Planting next spring on April 11, 2026 for Newton residents with space on their berm. However, there’s a social twist. One person must step forward as the neighborhood leader, assembling a team of five or more neighbors within a few blocks to identify places between…
Pick up everything you need for Thanksgiving (except the turkey!) on Tuesday, November 25 from 12-4PM at Newton’s 4th Annual Thanksgiving Market at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). There’ll be a local farm with fresh produce, pies, pre-made side dishes ready to pop in the oven, bread,…
On November 5 at 7PM, West Newton Cinema will host a screening of the heartwarming feature documentary Spreadsheet Champions, followed by a panel discussion with Newton’s own spreadsheet champion pioneers — Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston. Dan Bricklin invented and codeveloping (with Bob Frankston) VisiCalc, the first electronic spreadsheet, which…
Corpus Christi-St. Bernard Parish will host its Poinsettia Festival in its Parish Hall (1524 Washington Street, West Newton) on Saturday, November 29 (10AM-4PM) and Sunday, November 30 (9AM-1PM). It’s a festive celebration that will include Baked Goods, Jewelry, Silent Auction, Raffle Baskets, Calendar Raffle, Christmas room, and Santa’s mailbox. Mr.…
Green Newton is inviting Newton residents, especially families and young professionals, to share their input on the kinds of community events they’d like to see in the year ahead. The quick, two-minute survey will help Green Newton design fun and engaging programs that fit into busy schedules. Participants who complete…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be showing The Fantastic Mr. Fox at their family movie night on Wednesday, December 3 at 7PM. All are welcome. The event is free and pizza will be provided. The First Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26 Suffolk Road, steps from…
The final Healey-Driscoll Administration’s public listening sessions regarding the funding of education will be held from 4:30-6:30PM on Wednesday, December 3 at Newton North High School. The Healey-Driscoll Administration is completing a series of public listening sessions to solicit feedback on the Chapter 70 school finance formula, the primary funding…
Raise your voice and your spirits at The First Church of Chestnut Hill’s (26 Suffolk Rd, Chestnut Hill) festive community sing-along of Handel’s Messiah on Thursday, Dec 4 from 7-8:30PM. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or simply love the sound of this timeless masterpiece, all are welcome to participate. Bring your friends, family,…