Newton Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Weekend

Newton MA

09 September, 2021

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NEWTON, MA — Want for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Newton. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in the Newton area: Featured Event: Finding Common Ground: Support Grassroots Organizing in Rural America When: Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Via Zoom What: A Force Multiplier Event for the Rural Victory Fund The path to the Senate in 2022 runs through rural America.  Speakers include grassroots leaders from the Rural Democracy Initiative, 1000 Women Strong (GA), Rural Arizona Action and Wisconsin Farmers Union.Hear from grassroo... Learn More ELL - Seedfolks Book Group - Newton Free Library When: Thursday, September 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Thursday and September 9 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMWe will read and discuss Paul Fleischman's book Seedfolks. Learners must be able to read and speak English at an intermediate level. Group members must attend class and read the assigned chapt... Learn More English Language Learning and Literacy Information Session When: Thursday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Thursday and September 9 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PMLearn how to volunteer as a tutor with the Newton Free Library's award-winning English Language Learning and Literacy program. An hour a week (online or in person) can have a profound impact o... Learn More All That Jazz Fall Open House When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: All That Jazz Dance Studio What: Join Miss Deb Vogel at our second Fall Open House! Come learn all about our wonderful dance classes and amazing dance community! Special Open House Perk: Register and pay in full on-site and we will waive the $25.00 registration fee. Don't miss this one time only discount!... Learn More Pastel Demo When: Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: ZOOM What: PASTEL Demo with Lisa Regopoulos  Newton Art Association is hosting a free demo with pastel artist Lisa Regopoulos. She is a member of the Pastel Societies of NH, Maine, and the International Association of Pastel Societies/Master Circle.   Her website is www.lisaregopoulos.co... Learn More Speech & Debate Club Introductory Meeting When: Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Newton South High School What: Event listing from Newton South High School: Thursday, September 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMhttps://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/89414190551?pwd=UmtQWTdVQ1pxV3pQL1BpT1l0T2pOQT09 Learn More ELL - Famous American Short Stories - Newton Free Library When: Friday, September 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Friday, September 10 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMWe will discuss short stories, practice new vocabulary, and talk about how the stories relate to our own experiences. Students must read the assigned story before each class. This class is for... Learn More Free Drop-In Classes! (Ages 2-4 years) When: Friday, September 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 38 Border St What: Back to school means back to dance! Drop in to our FREE classes to learn more about our award winning dance programs or to get back in the groove after summer break! Classes will cover a combination of different styles for ages 2-4, 5-6, 7-9 & 10-11 years. Learn More DIY Sketchbook (Zoom) - Newton Free Library When: Friday, September 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Newton Free Library What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Friday, September 10 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMCreate your own sketchbooks using Japanese bookbinding techniques. You can use these books for sketches, notes, photo albums, scrapbooks, nature journals, and more! We'll learn two basic styles... Learn More Free Drop-In Classes! (Ages 5-6, 7-9 & 10-11 years) When: Friday, September 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 38 Border St What: Back to school means back to dance! Drop in to our FREE classes to learn more about our award winning dance programs or to get back in the groove after summer break! Classes will cover a combination of different styles for ages 2-4, 5-6, 7-9 & 10-11 years. Learn More Calming Glitter Sensory Bottles - Newton Free Library When: Friday, September 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Newton Free Library What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Friday, September 10 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin Rachel to create an enchanting and soothing glitter sensory bottle. Each participant will leave with a glitter bottle to help them calm the anxiety and stress of school and everyday life. ... Learn More Featured Event: Fall Orchid Sale When: Saturday, September 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lyman Estate What: Celebrate orchid-blooming season at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses. Hundreds of orchid plants are for sale, including many hard-to-find varieties. Visit the greenhouse outdoor marketplace and enjoy gorgeous floral colors, shapes, and scents. Varieties on display and for sale inc... Learn More Featured Event: Fall Orchid Sale (Historic New England) Featured Event: 39th Annual Codman Estate Fine Arts & Crafts Festival When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Codman Estate What: This annual event features the work of nearly one hundred local artisans. Shop their wares, including painting, woodworking, food products, jewelry, photography, glass, clothing, metalwork, and more! Enjoy live entertainment and a food court. Please call 617-994-5914 for more ... Learn More Featured Event: 39th Annual Codman Estate Fine Arts & Crafts Festival (Historic New England) Featured Event: Free Online Meditation Event (Silent Sitting) When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. What: Free online mindfulness session: register here In observance of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, this event will be a one-hour silent (unguided) sitting. You do NOT need to attend the entire hour; you are welcome to join (and leave) at any time. There will be no opening talk, but... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Meditation Event (Silent Sitting) (Ron Levine) Featured Event: Saturday Archery! When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Gore Place What: Are you looking for something new? Tired of the same old 'traditional' sports, activities or weekend plans? Let's mix things up and shoot arrows together from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at the historic Gore Place Estate in Waltham! Meet new people and share the experience of archery ... Learn More Featured Event: Saturday Archery! (On the Mark Archery) Featured Event: MA Wills & Living Trusts: 5-Day Free Email Course When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein MA Wills & Trusts: The only law we practice. Emphasis on plain English29 years of sole focusPast ABA Technology columnistNational lecturer on Income Tax of Trusts and EstatesListed in 120 year old treatise for work in field Regi... Learn More Featured Event: MA Wills & Living Trusts: 5-Day Free Email Course (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: MA Wills & Living Trusts: 5-Day Free Email Course When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein MA Wills & Trusts: The only law we practice. Emphasis on plain English29 years of sole focusPast ABA Technology columnistNational lecturer on Income Tax of Trusts and EstatesListed in 120 year old treatise for work in field Regi... Learn More Featured Event: MA Wills & Living Trusts: 5-Day Free Email Course (Joel Bernstein) JLDC Open House! When: Saturday, September 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 38 Border St What: Meet our faculty, visit our state-of-the-art facility, enjoy demo classes, dress code fittings & more! Come find out why we were named Best Dance Classes for Kids by Boston Magazine! Learn More Chestnut Hill Square Beer Garden Now Open Weekends When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Chestnut Hill Square What: Chestnut Hill Square has partnered with Distraction Brewing Company to bring an outdoor beer garden to the center, Saturdays + Sundays from 12pm-9pm, now through October 31, 2021. Distraction Brewing Company is serving up the brewery's locally-made craft beers including: Raspb... Learn More Lobster Proper Joins Beer Garden at Chestnut Hill Square When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Chestnut Hill Square What: Lobster Proper will join the Distraction Brewing Company beer garden at Chestnut Hill Square this Saturday September 11th, featuring a selection of fresh baked artisan breads and a choice of homemade sauces to create a personalized lobster roll experience. Distraction Brewing... Learn More Newton September 11 Remembrance When: Saturday, September 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 1164 Centre St What: The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee and The City of Newton Invite you to our annual commemoration at the Newton 9-11 Memorial Saturday, September 11, 2021 6 p.m. Newton Centre Fire Department Headquarters Front Lawn 1164 Centre St., Newton Learn More Featured Event: Archery Sunday! When: Sunday, September 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Gore Place What: Experience something unique this weekend at Waltham's historic Gore Place Estate with your family and friends learning the sport of TRADITIONAL recurve archery! This Zen-like martial art requires only patience, focus and determination to succeed, but don't let that fool you in... Learn More Featured Event: Archery Sunday! (On the Mark Archery) Featured Event: Future for Farato Fall Fundraiser Party When: Sunday, September 12th at 3:00 p.m. Where: 186 Stratford St, WEst Roxbury, MA, 02132 What: The Future for Farato Fundraiser is September 12! The caring people of West Roxbury and surrounding communities support the educations of over 100 poor children in the Gambia, West Africa. These impoverished kids could not attend school without our help. The Family Fundraising... Learn More Future for Farato Fall Fundraiser Party (Ellen McGill) Featured Event: Storied Nights: Outdoor Open-Mic Storytelling When: Sunday, September 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Hyde Bandstand, 70 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands What: Come to an outdoor open mic show. Listen to great stories, or, put your name in the hat to share your own true, 5-minute story (think The Moth Radio Hour). Theme: "Fall". Tell us about a time when you took a fall (literal or otherwise); or when you fell in love or fell for t... Learn More Featured Event: Storied Nights: Outdoor Open-Mic Storytelling (Linda G) Arts and Fitness Classes at the JCC When: Sunday, September 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Leventhal-Sidman JCC What: Fall Class registration is open for children and adults of all ages and interests at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton. Explore classes & programs ranging from arts and science, to sports, wellness, premium fitness, and more! Classes begin the week o... Learn More All That Jazz Fall Open House with Free Trial Classes for ages 2-7 When: Sunday, September 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: All That Jazz Dance Studio What: Join Miss Deb Vogel and Miss Ellen Frank at our last Fall Open House and Free Trial Classes! Come learn all about our wonderful dance classes and amazing dance community! Special Open House Perk: Register and pay in full on-site and we will waive the $25.00 registration fee... Learn More Chestnut Hill Square Beer Garden Now Open Weekends When: Sunday, September 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Chestnut Hill Square What: Chestnut Hill Square has partnered with Distraction Brewing Company to bring an outdoor beer garden to the center, Saturdays + Sundays from 12pm-9pm, now through October 31, 2021. Distraction Brewing Company is serving up the brewery's locally-made craft beers including: Raspb... Learn More Concert by "Into the Light" Trio When: Sunday, September 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Hyde Community Center What: The Hyde Bandstand is hosting the "Into the Light" trio. Come and enjoy an afternoon of wonderful music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket!  Learn More Virtual Meet and Greet for Newton Mayoral Candidate Amy Sangiolo When: Sunday, September 12th at 4:00 p.m. What: This Sunday, September 12th from 4-5pm, I will be hosting a virtual meet and greet on Zoom for Newton Mayoral Candidate Amy Sangiolo. Amy recently appeared on my podcast "Cultural Connections" to talk about why she is running for Mayor and the issues that matter most to her. O... Learn More Sunday Live Blues - Erin Thornton! When: Sunday, September 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Union Street Restaurant and Bar What: "Soul-beltin' vocal powerhouse" ERIN THORNTON returns to UNION STREET this week - lead singer for Erin & the Soul Drivers, a high-energy dance band that covered R&B, blues, Motown, rock & roll and funk - regular performers at the Cantab back in the day. She joins C... Learn More Featured Event: Plugged In Fall Session Band Class (In Person) and Music Tech Programs Begin Week of September 13 When: Monday, September 13th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plugged In Band Program What: Registration for the fall session of the Plugged In Band Program is open. In person and online fall session programs begin the week of September 13. Plugged In is a unique nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham where young musicians of all levels and needs are welcome. S... Learn More Featured Event: Plugged In Fall Session Band Class (In Person) and Music Tech Programs Begin Week of September 13 (Sandra Rizkallah) Animal Antics - Newton Free Library When: Monday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Monday, September 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMEach Animal Antics program features a different class/order of animals from primates to reptiles or a unique habitat that is home to a variety of animals. Learn about these fascinating creatu... Learn More Free Drop-In Classes! (Ages 2-4 years) When: Monday, September 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 38 Border St What: Back to school means back to dance! Drop in to our FREE classes to learn more about our award winning dance programs or to get back in the groove after summer break! Classes will cover a combination of different styles for ages 2-4, 5-6, 7-9 & 10-11 years. Learn More ELL - Talking About Interesting People When: Monday, September 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Monday, September 13 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMIn this class we will discuss videos about interesting people doing interesting things! Students should watch the assigned video before each class. This class is for high intermediate English l... Learn More Free Drop-In Classes! (Ages 5-6, 7-9 & 10-11 years) When: Monday, September 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 38 Border St What: Back to school means back to dance! Drop in to our FREE classes to learn more about our award winning dance programs or to get back in the groove after summer break! Classes will cover a combination of different styles for ages 2-4, 5-6, 7-9 & 10-11 years. Learn More Welcome back picnic - Brown Middle School When: Monday, September 13th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Brown Middle School What: Event listing from Brown Middle School: Monday, September 13 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Ward Back to School Picnic - Ward Elementary School When: Monday, September 13th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Ward Elementary School What: Event listing from Ward Elementary School: Monday, September 13 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Belly Dance with Andromeda When: Monday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 76 Eldredge St What: Come join our dance party on Mondays and Thursday nights! Enjoy the ancient art of Belly Dance, starting with a soothing body warm up and moving into breaking down movement and choreography. Performance opportunities for those interested! Or come to just learn and have fun wit... Learn More LWVN Zoning Redesign Virtual Forum: Reimagining our Village Centers When: Monday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: The city is examining Newton's village center zoning and is seeking your input! LWVN wants to help ensure your voices are heard and is hosting a virtual forum Mon., Sept. 13 from 7-8p.m.More information is here: https://lwvnewton.org/.../zoning-redesign-virtual-forum.../ ... Learn More Pajama Time! - Newton Free Library When: Monday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Monday, September 13 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PMGet ready for bed by listening to these stories and songs that will help you drift off to dreamland. Put on your pajamas, cuddle with a loved one, and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend!... Learn More Teen Zoom Poetry - Newton Free Library When: Monday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Newton Free Library What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Monday, September 13 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMWrite your physical distancing blues away with our Teen Zoom Poetry Group with James & Jean. During this time, we'll be writing poems based on fun prompts! Have your keyboards, pencils, and... Learn More Do's and Don'ts of Asset Division – Newton, MA ~ No-Cost Event When: Tuesday, September 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Zoom Webinar What: Divorce can bring unique challenges and opportunities to a person's financial picture. Join us at our complimentary workshop to learn how to plan for your finances during and after divorce. Our team of vetted Professionals will assist you in understanding the financial implica... Learn More Underclass Photo Day - Newton South High School When: Tuesday, September 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Newton South High School What: Event listing from Newton South High School: Tuesday, September 14 (all day) Learn More Preliminary Elections - Newton Free Library When: Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Newton Free Library What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Learn More Dance Me A Story @ Needham Library! When: Tuesday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Needham Free Public Library What: Come and join us at the Needham Library for a fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play! Learn More Free Drop-In Classes (Ages 2-4 years) When: Tuesday, September 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 38 Border St What: Back to school means back to dance! Drop in to our FREE classes to learn more about our award winning dance programs or to get back in the groove after summer break! Classes will cover a combination of different styles for ages 2-4, 5-6, 7-9 & 10-11 years. Learn More Free Drop-In Classes! (Ages 5-6, 7-9 & 10-11 years) When: Tuesday, September 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 38 Border St What: Back to school means back to dance! Drop in to our FREE classes to learn more about our award winning dance programs or to get back in the groove after summer break! Classes will cover a combination of different styles for ages 2-4, 5-6, 7-9 & 10-11 years. Learn More Tales to Treasure: Draw and Share - Newton Free Library When: Tuesday, September 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PMOur popular Tales and Treasure program returns on Tuesdays at 4:00pm. Come listen to great stories, share what you think, and participate in fun drawing prompts! No registration necessary. For... Learn More School Picnic - Oak Hill Middle School When: Tuesday, September 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Oak Hill Middle School What: Event listing from Oak Hill Middle School: Tuesday, September 14 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More 9th Grade/New to South Orientation - Newton South High School When: Tuesday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Newton South High School What: Event listing from Newton South High School: Tuesday, September 14 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Poetry Series and Open Mic (virtual) When: Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMMarcia Karp, Kevin Gallagher and Janet Sylvester will give virtual readings in this year's first poetry series event. An open mike will follow with a limit of one poem per person, limited slot... Learn More ELL - Let's Talk! - Newton Free Library When: Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Newton Free Library What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMA conversation group for all levels of adult English language learners. No registration is necessary. Come when you can! This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Tuesd... Learn More Picture Day - Oak Hill Middle School When: Wednesday, September 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Oak Hill Middle School What: Event listing from Oak Hill Middle School: Wednesday, September 15 (all day) Learn More Fall For Dance! (Ages 2-5 years) When: Wednesday, September 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 38 Border St What: Fall in love with Dance at Fall for Dance! Enjoy a mix of styles with breaks for crafts and games. Come one day or all three! $35/day Learn More Fall For Dance! (Ages 5-8 & 9-12 years) When: Wednesday, September 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 38 Border St What:Fall in love with Dance at Fall for Dance! Enjoy a mix of styles with breaks for crafts and games. Come one day or all three! $35/day Learn More ELL - Improving Your English - Newton Free Library When: Wednesday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newton Free Library What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Wednesday, September 15 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AMIn this class for intermediate English language learners, we will practice reading, writing, and conversation, while improving our vocabulary and grammar.The class meets in person (on the ... Learn More Dance Me A Story @ Hyde Playground! When: Wednesday, September 15th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Hyde Playground What: Grab your towel or yoga mat and join us outdoors at Hyde Playground in Newton Highlands for a fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play! Learn More Dance Me a Story with Joanne Langione Dance Center Live at the Hyde Bandstand When: Wednesday, September 15th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Newton Free Library What: Event listing from Newton Free Library: Wednesday, September 15 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMThe Joanne Langione Dance Center brings us this fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play! This program will take place at ... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Newton Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.