The Spectacle Collective ensemble will perform the world premieres of works written for Spectacle Collective by a group of up and coming Chilean composers mentored by award winning composer and guitarist, Javier Farías. These new works present explorations of both South American folk and Western Classical music styles. After the concert, the performers and one of the composers will host a Q&A with the audience.
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Free Community Concert with Malayna Knox October 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Free Join Spark Newton for a free afternoon of live music, creativity, and fun for all ages at the Trio Newton Courtyard! Boston-based singer, songwriter and keyboardist Malayna Knox will take the stage for an upbeat mix of her original music and fa…
Through the Ages: Fantasy & Fairytales Sunday, October 4, 7:00 – 8:10 PM Three acclaimed Boston musicians come together for an imaginative journey across centuries of music. Violist Stephanie Fong and clarinetist Kai-Yun Lu, both frequent performers with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, join international prize-winning p…
Start practicing your swing. On October 4, the Newton Free Library will be transformed into an 18-hole mini-golf course, winding its way through the second floor and down the back steps. Sunday morning is for families and children. Enjoy golf, the silent auction, continental breakfast, special treats for the kids by Ca…
Calling all little book lovers: Hummingbird Books hosts a complimentary storytime beneath the Great Oak Tree inside the shop every Sunday at 11 AM. We’ll see you there.
Matt Heaton brings an infectious energy to his sing-alongs. Peppered with well known classics and a few soon-to-be classics, and performed with panache on guitar & banjo, Matt makes music for parents and kids alike. This event is for kids ages 0-5 and their families. No registration required, drop-ins welcome. Your Fri…
Do you have a young reader in first or second grade? Each month kids will be asked to read a book covering different genres and styles. At each meeting we will discuss the story and then complete activities that go along with the book. This program fills up quickly, so you will need to register early to secure a spot f…
This class includes conversation and reading of news articles, short stories, and poetry. It is for intermediate English learners. The class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Mondays at 9:30 a.m., from September 21 until December 14, 2026 (no class on October 12). The teacher's name is Anne. For mo…
Drop in anytime in the hour for self directed activities and games. For kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.
This class is for advanced English learners who are interested in improving their reading and writing skills by analyzing short stories and poems. Students are expected to complete assignments every week. The teacher is a retired professor of journalism. This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on…
Thursday, Oct 08, 2026 6:30p — Ward 4, 277 Auburn Street, Newton, MA
Sunday, Oct 04, 2026 2:00p — Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St, Jamaica Plain, MA
Each month Little Lab Coats will explore a different scientific topic with hands-on activities. Come to experiment and learn! For children ages 6-9. Registration is required and will begin 2 weeks before this program.
