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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
Event Series Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series @ West Newton Cinema

Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series @ West Newton Cinema

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

Belmont World Film 22nd International Film Series, "Transformation/Preservation," runs March 25 to May 20, 2024, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25, April 1 & 8), Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29), and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6, 13 & 20), and features...

$8 – $80
Event Series Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas

Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas

Apple Cinemas 168 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, United States

Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series, "Transformation/Preservation," runs March 25 to May 20, 2024, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25, April 1 & 8), Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29), and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6, 13 & 20), and features...

$8 – $80
Event Series Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas

Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas

Embassy Theater Waltham 16 Pine Street, Waltham, MA, United States

Belmont World Film 22nd International Film Series, "Transformation/Preservation," runs March 25 to May 20, 2024, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25, April 1 & 8), Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29), and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6, 13 & 20), and features...

$8 – $80

Join us: Rally to Urge Statehouse Action on Climate Bills

Newton Centre Green Newton, MA

With only 60 days left in the Massachusetts statehouse session, Newton will host one of seven rallies being held across the state on May 21st, calling on legislators to do more for climate justice this legislative session. The rallies are organized by Mass Power Forward, a coalition of over 200 Massachusetts organizations and leaders. For...

Free
Event Series Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas

Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas

Apple Cinemas 168 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, United States

Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series, "Transformation/Preservation," runs March 25 to May 20, 2024, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25, April 1 & 8), Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29), and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6, 13 & 20), and features...

$8 – $80

BERDO Education Forum

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

A coalition of Newton climate organizations (Green Newton, 350Newton, Mothers Out Front Newton, and the FUUSN Climate Action Task Force) are sponsoring a public education forum on BERDO. We would appreciate it if you could attend, and spread the word about the event to your networks. Contact me if you have questions. Light refreshments will...

Free

Can new development help school budgets in cities like Newton?

Congregation Dorshei Tzedek / Second Church 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United States

Join us in person or on Zoom. Following the contentious January 2024 teacher strike in Newton, renewed attention has been paid to increasing the city budget without increasing tax rates. What role can local development, including increasing the housing supply, play in increasing the tax base and school funding? This talk with a Q&A will...

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

PMC Kids Ride

Kids ride to support Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Event Series Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas

Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas

Apple Cinemas 168 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, United States

Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series, "Transformation/Preservation," runs March 25 to May 20, 2024, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25, April 1 & 8), Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29), and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6, 13 & 20), and features...

$8 – $80

A Tapestry of Cabaret

Temple Reyim 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA, United States

Join the Zamir Chorale of Boston (Joshua Jacobson, Artistic Director) for a delightful evening of cabaret and classical music, with Andrew Mattfeld, guest conductor and Master of Ceremonies. The concert features music by well-known composers from the U.S., Israel, France, and Germany, whose talents often crossed genres. Enjoy a sample of Kurt Weill’s The Threepenny...

$25 – $54