Join the Harmony Foundation, City of Newton, Village Bank, Newton Interfaith Clergy Association, Story Starters, the Rotary Club of Newton, and other hosts for the 55th Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. This will be a time for community, music and reflection. More information and pre-program resources are available @ newtonma.gov/mlk23. Please note there will […]

JCC Greater Boston invites you to compete in our Unrated, 3-Round Swiss System Winter Chess Tournament run by US Women's Chess Champion, and JCC chess instructor, Sharon Burtman. Rounds: 10:00am, 12pm and 1:30pm. Awards Ceremony following Round 3 Time Control: G/30 (30 Minutes Per Player) for each Section: Sections: Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8. Sections […]

Slam Dunk! Join HERO Kids Sports on the JCC's indoor basketball courts for an active and fun morning. Get the chance to develop your basketball skills in this 2-hour workshop! Practice ready positions, passing, catching, dribbling, shooting, reading the court, defensive stances, offensive and defensive plays before finishing with game play! If your family needs […]

In an age of social isolation, what does it mean to belong? Kim Samuel is a trailblazing advocate and thought leader on questions of social connectedness. Her book On Belonging: Finding Connection in an Age of Isolation, explores the crisis of social isolation and belonging as a fundamental right. Register here to join Kim at Hummingbird […]

Join us for an art & music program for children 18 months to 4 years (with an adult). Children make a new art project weekly, and have play time, snack, and music & movement. Classes are held at the War Memorial/Cultural Center Auditorium at City Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. Come learn and explore […]

The Newton Senior Center Swing Band jams year-round at Newton City Hall’s War Memorial Auditorium. They are actively seeking musicians who want to play with them - all instruments are needed: woodwinds, percussion, brass, and string)! We also welcome new audience members- come sit and listen! They are a fun, low-key group and always have […]

In connection with the university's sesquicentennial celebrations of 2012-2013, Professor O'Toole was asked to write a new history of Boston College. That book, Ever to Excel: A History of Boston College, has now been published. Professor O’Toole will describe the process of researching and writing the university’s history, and will reveal some unexpected discoveries he made […]

Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of yoga inspired movement in the new children’s program room! This event is best for ages 1 - 5 and their adults, but all are welcome.

Join us for a special cultural performance and learn about the annual Spring Festival Year in this year of the Rabbit. People from many Asian countries observe the Lunar New Year by putting on their national costumes, singing and dancing, and playing ensemble music with traditional and modern instruments. Seen as an expression of their love, […]

Register (required) here or call 617-565-5591. SCORE volunteers provide area small business owners with free, one-hour counseling and advice sessions. SCORE, America’s premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses, is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth, and success of small businesses nationwide. All sessions will […]

Join the Women’s Impact Network for a conversation with Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of Meet Boston, formerly the Greater Boston Convention and Visitor Bureau. We’ll hear about her rise through Rhode Island’s tourism efforts to leading a sales and marketing organization that enhances the economy of New England through the visitor and convention industry. And she’ll […]

Join us for a concert that will feature tunes from the Great American Songbook. Elaine Woo, vocals, and Bob Winter, piano, will get your toes tapping as they engage with the audience through the power of music. Refreshments will be served.   This in person performance is part of the Newton Senior Center Concert Series […]

Calling all our chamber member (and future member) friends in the LGBTQIA+ community! Join us for an inaugural networking group meetup at The Biltmore Bar & Grille in Newton. Connect with other members of the community and grow your professional network. Event is free and open to members and nonmembers (invite your friends and colleagues). Advance registration […]

Learn about some of the best free alternatives to Photoshop and how to access them. This program will provide a basic overview though it is not designed to be a comprehensive tutorial on each product.   On the day of the event you will receive an email with a link to join. ​​At the time of the […]

Historic Newton's History Book Club meets regularly to discuss books about history. Meetings are free and open to all. Simply read the designated book in advance and come prepared to discuss it at the meeting. If you are not already on our Book Club list and you would like to receive notifications, please send your […]

Gather for Seasonal Tastings - four different tasting events throughout the year. We start with fall cocktails in October and then move on to festive bubbles to celebrate the holidays, wine and cheese to keep us cozy in winter, and tequila when spring is in the air. Join us for one, two, three or all […]

Is your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier food and/or reduce your environmental impact? Let the UU Plant-Based Eating Club help!  We are hosting a group read of The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet: Eat Plants, Lose Weight, Save Your Health, by Rip Esselstyn. Available at the Newton Free Library, this book features the interesting story […]

This January, Cappella Clausura is proud to bring you more beautiful music– selected by the people who know it best! Singers’ Choice features a diverse assortment of works by women, ranging from Renaissance hymnals to contemporary compositions. Guest Conducted by Dr. Carolina Flores, this eclectic program is sure to banish all your winter woes! Singers’ […]

Pierce Freelon's joyful music blends hip-hop, electronic jazz and soul. His modern and dynamic sound is inspired by his journey as a millennial dad and is carefully crafted for today's modern families. Through honest and playful lyrics, rich melodies and fresh beats, he shares his story and welcomes kids and adults to his world. His […]

It's a hat trick!  Three local children's authors, Nancy Tupper Ling, Lisa Rogers, Janet Costa Bates, will be stopping by to share their stories with us.

This January, Cappella Clausura is proud to bring you more beautiful music– selected by the people who know it best! Singers’ Choice features a diverse assortment of works by women, ranging from Renaissance hymnals to contemporary compositions. Guest Conducted by Dr. Carolina Flores, this eclectic program is sure to banish all your winter woes! Singers’ […]