Category: Events
Events for adults, families and kids in Newton, MA.
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Family Concert from New Philharmonia Orchestra
Beethoven’s “Pastoral Symphony” sets a radiant tone for a family program, mixing music of springtime and visual art in celebration of the season! For this idyllic Family Discovery Concert, the New Phil will collaborate with student artists from across the region, including Newton’s All City Orchestra and the New Art Center.
Sunday, April 10 at 3:00pmFirst Baptist Church in Newton Centre$10 for Children/Students$17 for AdultsThis concert is general seating.The program will run approximately 1 hour, and will be followed by New Phil’s highly acclaimed Instrument Petting Zoo!Buy tickets here. -
Shop at Portobello Road to help Wondermore!
Save the Date!
Tuesday, April 12th
6 – 9 pm
Shop at Portobello Road to help Wondermore!
Wondermore is a non-profit that brings authors and illustrators into the most underserved Boston Public Schools for presentations, writing workshops, and book discussions.
To kick off the spring season, join us on April 12th for a fun evening of shopping at Portobello Road in Chestnut Hill along with wine and light bites. Portobello Road, A Store with a Soul, has offered to donate 20% of the proceeds to Wondermore.
If you are unable to join us for the evening event from 6-9 pm, you can also shop and support Wondermore during the day on April 12th (10-6). Please be sure bring along the attached coupon so Wondermore can get credited for your purchase.
To learn more about Wondermore, please visit our website.
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Acoustic Music Live at the Library From Newton Family Singers
On Saturday, April 9th, Newton Family Singers will host the second in a series of emerging artist concerts, with special guest, folk-pop trio, Peridot, at the intimate and warm Waban Library Center!
Berklee College of Music grads Hillary Reynolds, Trevor Jarvis and Marton Bisits are talented young artists-and rising stars! NFS is proud to introduce them to our community of music lovers.
For more information or to reserve your seat, visit our Concerts Page. The WLC is a small venue, and seats are limited, so please reserve your seat. The concert will begin at 8pm, doors will open at 7:30pm.
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Texting and Social Networking: What’s a Parent To Do?
“” F.A. Day PTO Co-Sponsored Event at Bigelow Middle School
Wednesday, April 13 from 7 pm – 9 pmDay PTO, along with Bigelow Middle School, Cabot Elementary School, and Underwood Elementary School PTOs will co-host Joani Geltman, MSW Child Development and Parenting Expert, and Author of A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens.
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* Understand how the “emotional brain” of a teen gets “turned on” by social networking
* Understand how the “Imaginary Audience” influences your teen’s performing on social media
* Learn which apps are safe and unsafe
* Learn strategies to monitor and set limits around phone and internet use
* Learn how your own behavior with phones and computers can positively and negatively influence your teen
This talk will be held in the Bigelow Middle School Auditorium.
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“Whose Game Is it, Anyway?”
FA Day PTO Co-Sponsored Event at Newton North
Wednesday, March 23 from 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Day PTO, along with the Newton North PTSO and others, is hosting Dr. Richard Ginsburg on Wednesday, March 23 from 7pm – 8:30pm at Newton North High School.Dr. Ginsburg is a sports psychologist and co-authored the book “Whose Game Is It, Anyway” discussing the virtues of fostering a healthy outlook on sports and “helping parents develop emotionally sound goals for their children while they pursue their best in athletics and life in general.” -
Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk
Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & WalkIt already feels like Spring outside, so it’s time to start dusting off those running (or walking) shoes! The 24th annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race and Family Walk is a perfect way to shake off some of that cabin fever! Just one mile, up and down famed Heartbreak Hill!
Every runner receives an official digital-clock time, a race medallion, goody bag and a free ticket to the pre-race pasta party at Newton City Hall on Saturday, April 16th. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each category win a trophy! The first 500 registrations receive a free t-shirt.There are free activities for kids organized by the Lasell College Special Events students. Not a runner? Everyone can walk the course at 11:30. Register at http://www.newtoncommunitypride.org/ roadrace.html -
Artemis Yoga 100 Days FREE Classes
We are celebrating our first 100 days on March 12 & 13th with free yoga classes, live music by Matt Hanna and many perks such as free chair massage from Harvard Sq. Shiatsu, juice and fruit bar samples from Dosha Bar and yoga apparel from Crane & Lion.
This all happens on Saturday March 12th and Sunday March 13th.
Classes on handstands, standing poses, the rope wall, family yoga, yoga for runners and athletes and more. It’s going to be fun!
Sign up for a class today!
Visit www.artemisyoga.com/
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Common Ground Pop Up Market
Spend a Sunday Afternoon atCommon Ground Pop Up Market
featuring 16 Artisans, mompreneurs, craftspeople, and artists.Photography Artwork, Fair Trade & Custom Jewelry, Local Honey, Artisanal Pasta, Book Signing by Children’s Author, Handmade Upcycled Wool Scarves, Pottery, Personal Chef and Baker, Skincare, Massage Therapist, and more!Sunday, March 13th12:00-4:00pmCommon Ground319 BroadwayArlington, MA 02474 -
20% off Tickets to Yamato Drummers of Japan
YAMATO The Drummers of Japan
Sun., March 13, 3pm
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
Yamato takes the ancient Japanese art of taiko drumming and creates a heart-pounding spectacle of athleticism, precision, and exhilarating musical expertise. The sheer physical strength and movement of the drummers is as impressive as the music. Yamato’s performers display their breathtaking talent on over 20 drums as well as bronze cymbals, vocals, and bamboo flutes to produce a kaleidoscope of sound.
Select the number of tickets you wish to purchase. Click “Buy Tickets” and add them to your Shopping Cart. Input coupon code “YDOJ20” at the bottom of your shopping cart and click “Add Coupon.” Your tickets will automatically be discounted!
PHONE: Call World Music/CRASHarts at 617-876-4275 and mention coupon code “YDOJ20” when ordering tickets.
