Newton Vegan Chef Challenge

The Newton Vegan Chef Challenge is a month-long event taking place in May where participating restaurants and businesses will offer new vegan options to their customers. Diners will then have a chance to vote for their favorites and chefs and owners will win awards and prizes based of their customers’ feedback. The challenge is sponsored...

Free Concert: “Best of Broadway” at First Church in Chestnut Hill, May 2

First Church in Chestnut Hill 26 Suffolk Road, Chestnut Hill, MA

Join us for an exciting evening of Broadway music at First Church in Chestnut Hill! On Thursday, May 2nd at 7 PM, our very own professional Quartet and Music Director will perform the "Best of Broadway," featuring selections from Rogers and Hammerstein II, Sondheim, Lerner, Lowe, and many more. The concert is free and open...

Climate Policy Game

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United States

We all know climate change is happening, so what can we do to slow it down and turn it around? Join us for a game using MIT's En-ROADS climate model simulator to see what does and doesn't help on individual and community levels -- FUUSN, city, state, nation, and planet. Middle schoolers and up are...

Free

Honor Thy Teacher through NSF

“Appreciating Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s say a heartfelt “thank you” to the professionals who have been there for our children, online and in classrooms, during two challenging years. One way to say thanks is to consider a contribution to the Newton Schools Foundation Honor Thy Teacher campaign. Learn more here.”

The Before & After of Estate Planning & Asset Protection

Hyde Community Center 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA

Elder Law Attorney Wendy Guthro will discuss the essential legal documents you should have to prepare for whatever life throws your way. The discussion will include the difference between a will and a revocable or irrevocable trust, how to use each, and how your estate is handled based upon the estate plan you implement. There...

Resuming the 40-year-long US-China Exchange Program: The Newton – Beijing Jingshan School Exchange

Newton Education Center 100 Walnut St., Newton, United States

During School Committee meeting on 5/20, we will play a documentary featuring the Jingshan Exchange program, which is the first secondary school exchange program between US and China. In April, Toby Romer, Henry Turner, Tamara Stras and Yixing (Star) Lew visited the Jingshan School in Beijing. After four years of hiatus, the program will resume...

Free

Play at DK

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

You’re invited to Durant-Kenrick’s 10th birthday party! Join us for a free, fun-filled family day featuring a new scavenger hunt and garden guide, in-exhibit activities, outdoor games, and crafts. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new visitor, there’s something new for everyone to enjoy. Drop in anytime during the museum’s open hours, 10am-5pm. Use...

Free

UNDERWOOD SCHOOL 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!

Underwood School 101 Vernon Street, Newton, United States

Underwood Elementary School will celebrate its 100th birthday on THURSDAY JUNE 6, 2024 from 2p-4p at the school/ 101 Vernon Street Newton Corner. The event begins outdoors with dignitary recognition (Mayor Fuller and Superintendent Nolan among others) and will include student performances. We will also unearth a 25 year old time capsule buried at the...

FREE

US Theatrical Premiere – Beethoven’s Nine: Ode to Humanity at the West Newton Cinema

West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United States

Please join us for the US Theatrical Premiere of Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity. In early 2023, filmmaker Larry Weinstein set out to make a documentary about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. It was supposed to be about how far we have come in the two hundred years since it was written. But when world events pull...

Celebration of Queer Culture

Newton City Hall War Memorial and Lawn 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA, United States

Celebration of Queer Culture (CQC) is youth-focused Pride event that highlights and provides education for parts of queer culture that are typically erased or taken out of the spotlight. Created by Rhiannon Esposito and Julia Dun Rappaport, two queer high-school students, we achieve this through a queer history segment, queer art display, a panel highlighting...

Free

Who Inspired Our School Names? A Newton Cemetery Tour

Newton Cemetery & Arboretum 791 Walnut St, Newton, MA, United States

Stroll through the Newton Cemetery and learn more about the namesakes of many of our city’s elementary and middle schools. Learn about their lives and see the final resting places of Dr. Henry Bigelow, Isaac Tucker Burr, and others whose legacy continues in our public schools. With the upcoming renovations, remodeling, and construction of many...

$10 – $15