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Newton Family Singers presents “Keep Your Heart Young: The Songs of Brandi Carlile”

Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre at Regis College 235 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA, United States

Please join Newton Family Singers (NFS) as we celebrate the music of an Americana superstar with “Keep Your Heart Young: The Songs of Brandi Carlile.” Brandi Carlile’s deep and soulful songwriting touches on topics including family, community and belonging—themes that are central to the Newton Family Singers and our audience. In addition to being a...

Event Series Ornament Swap @ Fulfilled Goods 12/9-10

Ornament Swap @ Fulfilled Goods 12/9-10

Fulfilled Goods 612 Washington Street, Suite 2, Newtoin, MA, United States

In spirit of the season, Fulfilled Goods will be holding an ornament swap this weekend 12/9-10, 12-4pm. Bring in any ornaments that you no longer need but are in good condition and exchange them for something new to you. You can drop off ornaments any time during store hours this week (Tuesday-Thursday 3-7pm, Wednesday-Friday 12-6pm,...

Free
Event Series Ornament Swap @ Fulfilled Goods 12/9-10

Ornament Swap @ Fulfilled Goods 12/9-10

Fulfilled Goods 612 Washington Street, Suite 2, Newtoin, MA, United States

In spirit of the season, Fulfilled Goods will be holding an ornament swap this weekend 12/9-10, 12-4pm. Bring in any ornaments that you no longer need but are in good condition and exchange them for something new to you. You can drop off ornaments any time during store hours this week (Tuesday-Thursday 3-7pm, Wednesday-Friday 12-6pm,...

Free
Event Series Ornament Swap @ Fulfilled Goods 12/9-10

Ornament Swap @ Fulfilled Goods 12/9-10

Fulfilled Goods 612 Washington Street, Suite 2, Newtoin, MA, United States

In spirit of the season, Fulfilled Goods will be holding an ornament swap this weekend 12/9-10, 12-4pm. Bring in any ornaments that you no longer need but are in good condition and exchange them for something new to you. You can drop off ornaments any time during store hours this week (Tuesday-Thursday 3-7pm, Wednesday-Friday 12-6pm,...

Free

3rd Annual Holiday Shop & Stroll

Newton Centre Newton

Shop , sip, nibble, and carol your way through Newton on Sunday afternoon from 12-4 PM during the 3rd Annual Holiday Shop Stroll. Stores are offering specials, there are holiday food tastings, a Hanukkah party, roaming carolers, and a few other fun surprises.

Holiday Concert – Celebrations!

Brown Middle School 125 Meadowbrook Road, Newton Centre, MA, United States

Join the New Philharmonia Orchestra and Boston Ballet School for our favorite holiday tradition! Fun for all ages! Featuring live choreography in Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker Suite, and a performance of Let There Be Peace On Earth featuring Simona Karadoneva! Sunday, December 10th, 3:00 PM Brown Middle School 125 Meadowbrook Rd. Newton Centre, MA 02459 Tickets...

$10 – $20

FUUSN Children’s Christmas Eve Service

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

Join us for this festive, all-ages celebration of the Christmas Story in word and song, followed by an enthusiastic singing of carols! Bring your Christmas cheer or find it here!

Free

Free: Messiah Sing at First Church in Chestnut Hill – 7 PM on December 14

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

On Thursday, December 14 at 7 PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will be hosting a Messiah Sing. The event is free and open to the public. Bring your score, your friends, and sing along with our professional quartet as we bring Handel's beloved music to life. All are welcome! First Church in Chestnut Hill...

Free

Wells Ave YMCA Open House 1st Birthday Celebration

Wells Ave YMCA 135 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

You are invited to a Wells Ave Y Open House in celebration of Wells Ave Y’s first birthday! Join us on Friday, December 15, 2023 for facility tours, free classes, full facility use, swim, pickleball, and all day sports. There will be refreshments, prizes, and open house all day! Friday December 15th operating hours are...

Free

Bay Colony Brass presents Brass Tidings: Christmas Classics Old and New

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland Street, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Join West Newton’s Bay Colony Brass for a free concert of Christmas classics at the Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland Street, West Newton, on Saturday, December 16, at 7:30 pm. The family-friendly program includes an array of holiday chestnuts ranging from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to modern favorites. The concert concludes with an audience sing-along....

Free

Cherry Street Music presents: Classical with a Twist – Beethoven & the Beatles, Part I

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, United States

This fun Classical with a Twist program explores the frequently noted connections between one of the greatest composers of all time with The Fab Four. Beethoven’s Cello Sonatas nos. 1 and 2 will be performed by Allison Yoshie Eldredge, cello and Max Levinson, piano, and the “twist” for this program will be Beatles songs sung...

$30

Free: Taizé Service at First Church in Chestnut Hill, December 21.

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

On Thursday, December 21 at 6 PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will be holding its annual Taizé service. The service, which is free and open to the public, will include beautiful music, chants for the advent season, and both spoken prayer and time for contemplation. All are welcome! First Church in Chestnut Hill is...