Explore local home-energy projects and talk with experts on the Sustainable Street Tour Residents in 11 homes on Garland Road — in partnership with Newton’s 4 Our Future program — are hosting the Sustainable Street Tour. Come learn about solar projects, heat pumps, insulation, and driving electric. Stop by to see completed projects and talk with owners and […]
THE CORK & BOARD has become known for their FREE weekly weekend tastings of fine wines and craft beers. You can get a jump on the weekend's festivities by stopping by this Newton Centre specialty food and wine shop on Friday night and maybe even drop back in on Saturday and Sunday. They'll be sampling […]
Francis Poulenc’s Figure Humaine is one of the greatest works ever composed for unaccompanied choir – composed in 1943 in occupied France, and based on resistance-inspired poems by Paul Éluard, it is a stunning 8-movement exploration of the grim realities of war, culminating in an optimistic and embattled cry for liberty in the face of oppression. Skylark’s […]
Suzuki School of Newton will showcase its most advanced students in a series of three recitals. 'Suzuki Showcase Recitals' is a unique opportunity for the general public to enjoy a music event open to all generations of audience members, featuring specially selected top students of the school. Held in the Union Church in the heart […]
Wrap up your free weekend on a high note at the Hyde Center in Newton Highlands on Sunday evening, as part of Newton's month-long Pride celebration. Grab dinner from a local restaurant--there are plenty to choose from--and a treat from the ice cream truck. The festivities kick off at 6:15 PM. The Hyde Center is […]
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 […]
Join us for Mary Morganti's Annual Plant Swap, when dozens of local gardeners share the bounty of their spring gardens, and learn more about starting or taking care of your own. You do not need to bring a plant in order to take one home, but bringing your own pots or plant trays is recommended […]
Wednesday, June 7 is Bus/Van Driver & Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. Help your student make a card and say a special thank you to our bus/van drivers and crossing guards for another year of helping our students arrive at school ready to learn. Learn more about the Newton Safe Routes to School Task Force at […]
There is a broad range of resources available to help companies with their international business endeavors. Many of these resources are government-funded and offered to businesses at little or no cost. Services are provided at every stage of the export development process — from export market assessment, to day-to-day export operational assistance, to complex export […]
Join us for Drop-In Play to help your little one burn off excess energy in our Houseman Activity Center, which includes an indoor climbing structure, building blocks, and other fun toys!
Stroll through the Newton Cemetery to see the final resting places and learn more about the lives of tennis great Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman, baseball legend Dom DiMaggio, golf course designer Donald Ross, and many other sports legends. LEARN MORE
The City Hall Strummers is a community ukulele ensemble who meet weekly on Thursdays in Newton Centre at 1294 Centre Street. Park in the Cypress Street municipal lot for easy access to the back of the building. Bring your ukulele, and a smile. You can download our songbook here. There is free WiFi in the […]
Food, live music, and lots of free fun for kids, including caricatures, face painting, and touch-a-truck with the Newton DPW and Fire Department at the Newton Highlands Village Day, Lincoln Street (between Walnut & Bowdoin).
The Walk for Independence supports the Carroll Center for the Blind’s mission of empowering those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life. Attendees will complete a 1, 2, or 3-mile walk around the Mt. Ida campus of UMass Amherst in Newton, followed by activities for all ages. […]
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 […]
A thorough dive into the many nuances of good retirement planning for those who are anticipating retirement (isn’t everyone?) or those already in retirement. Session will cover critical strategies to help make your money last your lifetime. Instructors will help you navigate the maze of Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid Planning to optimize all. You […]
Join us for Drop-In Play to help your little one burn off excess energy in our Houseman Activity Center, which includes an indoor climbing structure, building blocks, and other fun toys!
The City Hall Strummers is a community ukulele ensemble who meet weekly on Thursdays in Newton Centre at 1294 Centre Street. Park in the Cypress Street municipal lot for easy access to the back of the building. Bring your ukulele, and a smile. You can download our songbook here. There is free WiFi in the […]
Cherry Street Players - Classical with a Twist - "Forever Free" Forever Free celebrating Juneteenth! The Cherry Street Players are commemorating Juneteenth with a music program by black composers, including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Scott Joplin, and William Grant Still. This unique experience will feature live performances by pianist Jeremiah Cossa, cellist and artist-in-residence Allison […]
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 […]
Newton’s Baramor is taking outdoor dining to the next level by bringing back its fan-favorite dog-friendly charitable series. For a few nights of light-hearted outdoor fun, Newton’s charitable American restaurant, Baramor, will be transforming its outdoor patio space into the ‘Barkamor’ pop-up experience to raise money for Jr’s Paws for a Cause. Featuring multiple rotating […]
Join us for Drop-In Play to help your little one burn off excess energy in our Houseman Activity Center, which includes an indoor climbing structure, building blocks, and other fun toys!
Are you ready for this high energy 6-Piece Soul/R&B/Motown band? It will be fantastic! Danceable Motown/Soul/R&B music from Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Earth Wind & Fire to Curtis Mayfield and Amy Winehouse. Soulful three part harmonies, cool horns, and a tight, funky rhythm section. Debra Vinci (lead singer); David Fuller (lead singer & drummer); Chris Leadbetter […]
The City Hall Strummers is a community ukulele ensemble who meet weekly on Thursdays in Newton Centre at 1294 Centre Street. Park in the Cypress Street municipal lot for easy access to the back of the building. Bring your ukulele, and a smile. You can download our songbook here. There is free WiFi in the […]
Learn about the pond's history and enjoy a presentation by Newton photographer, Ellen Foust, who shows a selection of cloudscapes and other stunning views. Held at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue. LEARN MORE
Get excited for our upcoming community event! Hear the stories of Newton LGBTQ+ folks with a variety of identities and backgrounds as they share challenges they have overcome and take pride in their identities. Music and other performances will be interspersed among the monologues at Saturday's performance to showcase all different aspects of the LGBTQ+ […]
Get excited for our upcoming community event! Hear the stories of Newton LGBTQ+ folks with a variety of identities and backgrounds as they share challenges they have overcome and take pride in their identities. Music and other performances will be interspersed among the monologues at Saturday's performance to showcase all different aspects of the LGBTQ+ […]
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 […]
Join us for Drop-In Play to help your little one burn off excess energy in our Houseman Activity Center, which includes an indoor climbing structure, building blocks, and other fun toys!
The City Hall Strummers is a community ukulele ensemble who meet weekly on Thursdays in Newton Centre at 1294 Centre Street. Park in the Cypress Street municipal lot for easy access to the back of the building. Bring your ukulele, and a smile. You can download our songbook here. There is free WiFi in the […]
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