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Events for adults, families and kids in Newton, MA.

  • Free Family Film Series at Shops at Prudential Center

    Free Family Film Series at Shops at Prudential Center

    The Shops at Prudential Center just announced the line-up for their annual free family film festival which kicks off July 5th with the movie Frozen and runs through the end of the summer with other popular kid films. 

    The Shops at Prudential Center will kick off its annual Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival on Saturday, July 5 with a viewing of Frozen. The festival runs everySaturday from July 5 to August 30 in the Center’s South Garden with entertainment, games and gift card giveaways beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by the featured movie starting at sundown.  The first 20 guests to arrive each night will receive a free picnic blanket compliment of The Shops at Prudential Center. The festival is free to the public, and guests who make a $10 purchase in the Center can take advantage of on-site discounted parking.Family Film Festival at the Prudential Center Boston

    Rain dates are scheduled for the following Wednesday, complete details can be found on The Shops at Prudential Center’s website. The schedule for the Family Film Festival is as follows:

    July 5: Frozen
    July 12: Monsters University
    July 19: The Smurfs 2
    July 26: Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil
    August 2: Despicable Me 2
    August 9: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
    August 16: The Lego Movie
    August 23: Finding Nemo
    August 30: The Little Mermaid

    Visit their Facebook Page or follow them on Twitter for updates.

  • Benefit Concert: From Leipzig to Paris

    Benefit Concert: From Leipzig to Paris

    Pan-Mass Challenge Concert 2014 From Leipzig to Paris to raise money for Dana Farber

    PMC Concert 2014 From Leipzig to Paris

    Saturday, June 28, 2014
    8:00 PM
    First Unitarian Society in Newton
    1326 Washington Street, West Newton

    Works by Bach, Mozart, Fauré, Poulenc, and Ravel performed by Joel Bard, Sayuri Miyamoto, and friends.

    Tickets: $25 for adults, $10 for students and children
    Reserve your tickets by making a donation
    Note that there are no physical tickets. There will be a list at the door of people who have made donations online.
    Cash and checks payable to Pan-Mass Challenge are accepted at the door, but credit cards are not.

    All proceeds go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

    J.S. Bach ~ Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
    W.A. Mozart ~ Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478
    J.S. Bach/Charles Gounod ~ Ave Maria
    Gabriel Fauré ~ Two Songs: Mandoline and Sylvie
    Francis Poulenc ~ Sextet for Winds and Piano
    Maurice Ravel ~ Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Winds, and Strings

    Please join us for food and drink after the performance.

    For more information send an e-mail to bard.joel@gmail.com.

  • Bike Rides for Kids and Families with BikeNewton

    Bike Rides for Kids and Families with BikeNewton

    BikeNewton leads a group Bike Ride starting and ending at the Newton Main Library.
    Arrive at 5:45.
    These are family-friendly “No Rider Left Behind” rides; anyone may ride as long as their bikes are in good working order, and they are confident they can handle a leisurely 7 to 10 mile ride.
    Children must be with an adult, all riders must wear helmets, and adhere to safety rurules of the road.  We will go to scenic points in and around Newton.
    All new riders get a free Bike Map of Newton!
    Where: Meet at the Newton Main Library
    330 Homer St.
    Newton Center
    When: 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM Mondays through November 8
    Who: Kids and adults
    How: Just come
    Cost: Free
    For more info: www.bikenewton.org
    Bike Rides for Kids and Families with BikeNewton
  • Meeting to Discuss Very Large Housing Development in Auburndale

    Meeting to Discuss Very Large Housing Development in Auburndale

    A Very Large  Housing Development Proposal for 2.5 acre lot at 70 Rowe St., Auburndale (a village of Newton, MA).
    Just to let you know that there is a Community Meeting on Thurs. June 19,  6:30 pm, at the Auburndale Community Library.
    375 Auburn Street
    Auburndale MA 02466
    Our Village is experiencing a surge in development density that will heavily impact traffic and Schools.
    Please attend the community meeting to voice your opinions and questions for the developer and city officials.
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  • Go Skateboarding Day at West Suburban YMCA

    Go Skateboarding Day at West Suburban YMCA

    Celebrate National Skateboarding Day at the West Suburban YMCA with a FREE family fun event!

    Saturday, June 21st

    1-4 pm

    Snacks, contests, prizes and more!

    Skateboarding Day for kids at West Suburban YMCA in Newton

  • 2nd annual Feast of the Falls

    2nd annual Feast of the Falls

    The 2nd annual Feast of the Falls will be held on Sunday June 22 from 5 – 9 PM. 

    The Feast is an amazing event – a catered four course fabulous dinner for 300 people, at one single table, in Hemlock Gorge. 

    The majority of tickets go only to Upper Falls residents but 20 tickets are being auctioned off to the highest bidders. 

    The ticket auction is now in progress and will conclude at 5 PM on Sunday June 8.  You can bid on tickets here –  or see more info and photos of last year’s event here.

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  • 2nd Annual Tour de Newton

    2nd Annual Tour de Newton

    The 2nd annual Tour de Newton will be on Sunday June 15 at 9 AM. 

    The Tour is a fun, family friendly, 20 mile, 13 village tour of the city. 

    It starts simultaneously in all 13 villages so you’ll be riding with your neighbors.  Each group is led by a trained pair of leaders/sweeps.  Each village-to-village leg is just 1-2 miles. 

    At each village stop you’re greeted by locals, receive a village badge, refreshments and an overview of the village. 

    Sign up soon because its filling up fast!


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  • Summertime at The Street: Free Series!

    Summertime at The Street: Free Series!


    THE     STREET ANNOUNCES
    SUMMERTIME AT THE STREET,

     A SEASONAL SERIES FEATURING
LOCAL ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES,
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC ARTISTS, 
YOGA ON THE GREEN & 
FESTIVE, FAMILY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES

    Summertime at The Street: Free Series!

    JUNE 1st – SEPTEMBER 18th 2014
 

    The Street in Chestnut Hill launches Summertime at The Street with entertainment for all ages. Summertime at The Street programming ranges from live music– with performances by up-and-coming local artists as well as Berklee College of Music’s Summer in the City student series to yoga to family friendly activities. 

    Summertime at The Street will take place every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from Sunday, June 1stthrough Thursday, September 18th 2014.

    The series is free and open to the public; all events will be hosted on The Green, across from Shake Shack.

    Guests are encouraged to picnic or can dine al fresco at The Street’s restaurants with outdoor patios: Shake Shack, The Cottage, and Legal Seafood. The Street is located at 55 Boylston Street in Chestnut Hill, MA.

    Stores slated to open at the property throughout the Spring and Summer include Vince, Bluemercury and Ku De Ta. Recent newcomers now open at The Street include Jonathan Adler, Carousel Kids, skoah, Splendid, INTERMIX, DAVIDsTEA, Calypso St. Barth and Del Frisco’s Grille.

    The June calendar for Summertime at The Street currently includes the events detailed below. For the complete and most up-to-date lineup of artists performing and events taking place June through September please visit here.

    Thursday, June 5, 2014; 6pm-8pm:
    Live Performance by Friendly People, a Boston based folk-pop duo

    Sunday, June 8, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
    Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance by Damn Tall Buildings, an acoustic Bluegrass and Blues band

    Tuesday, June 10, 2014: 3pm-5pm:
    Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos with Art on the Spot;
Sports Club/LA’s “For Kids Only” butterfly & bug-themed crafts and games

    Thursday, June 12, 2014: 6pm-8pm:
    Live Performance by Local singer-songwriter Hayley Sabella

    Sunday, June 15, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
    Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance by
acoustic jazz band Simon Moullier Trio

    Tuesday, June 17, 2014: 3pm-5pm:
    Kids’ Music: Live Performance by award-winning children’s singer Stacey Peasley;
Sports Club/LA’s “For Kids Only” music makers crafts & games

    Thursday, June 19, 2014: 6pm-8pm: 
    Live Performance by Grey Season, a Boston based 5-piece folk-rock band

    Sunday, June 22, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
    Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance
by electric bassist Osmar Okuma,

    Tuesday, June 24, 2014: 3pm-5pm:
    Sports Club/LA’s “For Kids Only” parachute play and game day

    Thursday, June 26, 2014: 6pm-8pm:
    Live Performance by a local pop singer-songwriter AJ Edwards

    Sunday, June 29, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
    Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance by
electro-pop band Animal Flag

  • Summer Parenting Workshop Series from Pine Village Preschool

    Summer Parenting Workshop Series from Pine Village Preschool

    In celebration of their new location opening on the Brighton/Watertown line, Pine Village Spanish Immersion Preschool is excited to announce their summer workshop series for parents on a variety of topics.
    Pine Village Spanish Immersion Preschool free parenting workshop
    Babysitting is available, so parents can bring their kids and take some time to learn firsthand from experts on topics like bilingualism in children and guidance around toddler growth and development.
    Pine Village Spanish Immersion Preschool free parenting workshop
    Free Parent Workshop Series
    Wed, June 11th: The Benefits of Bilingualism
    Wed, July 30th: Positive Behavior Management Techniques
    Wed, Aug 20th: Transitions
    Wed, Sept 17th: Ages and Stages/Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
     
    Pine Village Preschool is a Spanish language immersion school, with 8 locations around the Boston area. Toddlers as young as 15 months are exposed to teachers talking 100% in Spanish and are educated in this environment until Kindergarten, providing them both the language background for their future, as well as their educational foundation. The school’s curriculum was developed around the philosophy that educates and nurtures each child’s individuality in a diverse environment to build a true passion for learning so they can thrive in the future. You can learn more about the Pine Village program here.
     
    All workshops take place at 400 Western Ave., Brighton, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Babysitting and light refreshments will be available free of charge. Space is limited, so please register in advance to pvpjen@gmail.com.
    Pine Village Spanish Immersion Preschool free parenting workshop

  • KuumUnity Performing at NNHS

    KuumUnity will be performing at Newton North High School.  They will perform the music of the African diaspora, negro spirituals, and gospels.

    KuumUnity Collaborations was created by Sheldon K. X. Reid, who is the director of the Kuumba Singers of Harvard College, and of the Jubilee Singers of Newton North High School.

    Newton North High School

    Sunday, June 15th

    4 pm

    You can purchase tickets at the door or email kuumunity@gmail.com.

    Here’s a clip from a past performance.