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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
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SUMMARY:Don't Tell Comedy—Secret stand up show
DESCRIPTION:The comedian lineup is a surprise until showtime\, but expect 4-7 performers and about 70-90 minutes of comedy. Drinks available for purchase\, 21+ event. \nSecret indoor location in Waltham (address emailed morning-of)\, doors open 7:30 p.m.\, show starts at 8:00 p.m. \nThese shows are popular and sell out quickly\, so don’t wait! \nRSVP to be part of the Friends Beyond Boston group at the event\, but you must also purchase your ticket separately.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/dont-tell-comedy-secret-stand-up-show/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Social events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Beyond Boston - Waltham Social 20%E2%80%99s to 40%E2%80%99s":MAILTO:friendsbeyondboston@proton.me
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T183000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260430T023331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T023331Z
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SUMMARY:Make your own Golem
DESCRIPTION:This is a Steampunk “Extra Hours” Event. \nJoin Waltham’s Temple Beth Israel to make your own Golem of Prague! Make your own “Golem” with clay\, eat turn of the century Jewish foods\, and hear the story that inspired Frankenstein all on our front lawn! \nIt is recommended that you arrive no later than 6:00 p.m. to have enough time for the activity. \nRSVP requested by May 5 so we can get an idea of how many are coming. Parking is available in the back of the Synagogue.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/make-your-own-golem/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Israel\, 25 Harvard Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Festivals,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260430T024202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T024202Z
UID:10002763-1778342400-1778349600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Pub and chantey sing
DESCRIPTION:This is a Steampunk “Extra Hours” Event. \nJoin the singers of “A Jug of Songs” for an evening of social singing! What could be more Victorian than sitting in a pub\, drinking beer by the tankard\, and belting out 19th-century drinking and music hall songs? You don’t need to know the songs\, but you’ll probably pick up on them quickly. A parade of singers will leave the Gazebo on Waltham Common when the main festival ends\, to arrive at “In a Pickle” at 265 Moody Street around 4:15 p.m.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/pub-and-chantey-sing/
LOCATION:In a Pickle\, 265 Moody Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260430T021152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T021152Z
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SUMMARY:Waltham Pride poetry open mic
DESCRIPTION:This is a Steampunk “Extra Hours” Event. \nJoin us for a poetry open mic immediately following the 2026 Watch City Steampunk Festival. Poets and poetry lovers are invited to meet just steps away from Waltham Common at the lovely Waltham Museum. Come share in this celebration of the talent of our community! \nParental advisory: This event may contain some strong language.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/waltham-pride-poetry-open-mic/
LOCATION:The Waltham Museum\, 25 Lexington Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260430T022204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T022204Z
UID:10002761-1778342400-1778349600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Waltham Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:This is a Steampunk “Extra Hours” Event. \nMusic. Poetry. Storytelling. \nNo cover charge. We pass the hat to raise money for Grandma’s Pantry. \nFor more info\, email us. \n  \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/waltham-open-mic-4/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, 750 Main St\, Waltham\, 02451
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Festivals,Musical performances,Public interest
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waltham Open Mic":MAILTO:walthamopenmic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260505T025716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T025716Z
UID:10002780-1778331600-1778338800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Needle felting a rabbit
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome back Rachel Benson of The Fiber Web to run a class on needle felting a sweet bunny. Participants will be guided through the process: beginners and experienced felters welcome. All supplies provided\, and Rachel will have additional supplies available for purchase after the program. Geared towards teens and adults. \nGeneral admission: $40. Members: $35. Card to Culture: $15.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/needle-felting-a-rabbit/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
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CREATED:20260427T115804Z
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UID:10002744-1778328000-1778342400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Watch City Steampunk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Our FREE beloved festival\, despite being bound to four hours\, will still feature costumed performers\, musicians\, kids’ activities\, and a large collection of unique vendors peddling all things Steampunk. Centered on the beautiful and neatly kept Waltham Common\, attendees can listen to musical entertainment at multiple stages and stroll a network of footpaths through our open-air vendors’ market. Additionally\, you can experience exhibitions\, enjoy kids’ activities\, dine at various food trucks\, and view multiple performance spaces. Consult the event schedule on our website for a complete list of vendors\, performances and venues. \nWe also have an “Extra Hours” program of events happening in Waltham outside of the main festival hours. Currently there is a Blood Drive at the First Parish Church from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.\, the Waltham Pride Poetry Open Mic at the Waltham Museum from 4 p.m.–5 p.m.\, and a Make Your Own Golem event at Temple Beth Israel from 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Check our website for updates. \nNote that there will be NO rain date for this event. Please prepare for the weather accordingly! \nAs it does every year\, the festival is looking for volunteers to help make everything run smoothly. Local businesses are invited to sponsor the event. Information on all of these subjects can be found on the website www.watchcityfestival.com. \nThe Watch City Steampunk Festival is supported in part by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. Additional funding is provided by grants from the Waltham Tourism Council and the Jones Partnership Fund of First Parish in Waltham. \nDowntown Waltham Partnership’s goal is a downtown that is friendly\, diverse\, safe\, sustainable\, and thriving. To accomplish this\, DWP promotes the downtown as a vibrant cultural\, retail\, and entertainment destination reflecting the best of this diverse community.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/watch-city-steampunk-festival-2/
LOCATION:Waltham Common\, 610 Main St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260506T164506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T164506Z
UID:10002778-1778320800-1778349600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Watch City Steampunk Festival: Extra Hours
DESCRIPTION:After the main festival was restricted to a mere four-hour duration\, we asked the local community to tell us about other events happening on May 9\, so that attendees would find additional reasons to come visit Waltham. These have become “Extra Hours” for the day. \nNote that all these events are being run by the individual organizations\, not the Watch City Steampunk Festival (with the exception of the Pub Sing). If you have questions\, contact the organizer directly.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/watch-city-steampunk-festival-extra-hours/
LOCATION:Waltham
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260503T012812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T012812Z
UID:10002777-1778238000-1778248800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Pattern & Place: Wallpapers of the Gore Mansion\, 1806-Present
DESCRIPTION:From May 8 through July 10\, visitors to Gore Place will get to view a special exhibition of Gore Place wallpapers as part of the regularly scheduled mansion tour. Guests interested in seeing the exhibition should make a tour reservation at goreplace.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. \nTours start on the hour at 11 a.m.\, 12 p.m.\, and 1 p.m.\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. General Admission is $16\, Gore Place members are admitted free of charge. \nGore Place members are invited to a member-only opening reception on May 7. Click here for more information. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/pattern-place-wallpapers-of-the-gore-mansion-1806-present/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260502T224529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T035614Z
UID:10002806-1778180400-1778187600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Screen: 'In the Whale' with David Abel and Chris Vognar
DESCRIPTION:“In the Whale” is an award-winning documentary that tells the astonishing true story of Cape Cod lobster diver Michael Packard\, whose life is defined by risk\, resilience\, and a deep connection to the sea. \nAfter years of surviving dangerous encounters—from great white sharks to near-fatal accidents—Packard experiences an almost unbelievable event during a routine dive that transforms his life and captivates the world. \nThe screening is followed by a conversation with director David Abel\, a Pulitzer Prize-winning filmmaker; and Boston Globe critic Chris Vognar\, offering insight into the story\, its making\, and its broader cultural significance.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/behind-the-screen-in-the-whale-with-david-abel-and-chris-vognar/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, Newton\, 02904
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:info@wncfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260105T173559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T173810Z
UID:10002102-1778180400-1778184000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Waltham Cultural Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Waltham Cultural Council is a part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s local council program. It allocates funds for arts\, sciences and humanities projects and events which focus on Waltham’s cultural diversity and local history. The council meets approximately once per month. It accepts grant applications from September 1 to October 15 for the 18-month period beginning July 1 of the current year and running to December 31 of the following year.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/waltham-cultural-council-meeting/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,City government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260422T024314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T025008Z
UID:10002728-1778094000-1778101200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:We Are Waltham: Spring Wee-WaW
DESCRIPTION:A mini We are Waltham show at the Common Good Co. Cafe on Moody Street.\n\nTickets are $12-$15 (before tax). There are only 50 seats and past shows have sold out\, so reserve yours early.\n\nSome complimentary tickets are available on request
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/we-are-waltham-spring-wee-waw/
LOCATION:Common Good Co.\, 419 Moody Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260326T183030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T212057Z
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SUMMARY:'Hold Onto Me' East Coast premiere
DESCRIPTION:It’s summer\, and 11-year-old Iris is running wild through the streets with her older friend Danae when she learns her estranged father\, Aris (“Dogtooth” star Christos Passalis)\, is back in town for his own father’s funeral. Determined to know him\, Iris tracks him down to a dilapidated shipyard\, where he’s been keeping to himself. What begins as a stubborn attempt to reconnect slowly unfolds into a fragile bond. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. \n“Hold Onto Me” will screen as part of Belmont World Film’s 24th International Film Series\, “Thicker than water\,” exploring the ties that bind—and sometimes limit us—through an intimate and far-reaching collection of stories about families in all their complexity. Across cultures and continents\, these films ask what we inherit\, what we carry\, and what we owe one another. \nThe series unfolds over eight consecutive Mondays at the West Newton Cinema. After a two-week break\, the series returns in June with three additional remarkable films in recognition of World Refugee Awareness Month and Pride Month. \nFor complete details on the films in this series\, visit our web site. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/hold-onto-me-east-coast-premiere/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, Newton\, 02904
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260417T205602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T205602Z
UID:10002628-1777820400-1777827600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Art Show Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:“Come Buy Your Mother Something Nice”\n\nJoin us the week before Mother’s Day to pick up a piece of superb art at a great price\, and it supports our community! Snacks will be served. Silent art auction and live auction of fun prizes will occur at 4 p.m.\n\nContact Temple Beth Israel at 781-894-5146 or office@tbiwaltham.org to RSVP\, for more info\, or to donate a piece of art (by April 27).
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/art-show-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Israel\, 25 Harvard Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Fund raisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260426T013234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T013234Z
UID:10002741-1777816800-1777822200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Steampunk Show & Tell II
DESCRIPTION:Tired of all the snow and shoveling? Come join us as we continue our Social Series with “Steampunk Show & Tell II.” \nCurious about what steampunk IS? Wondering WHY all the top hats and goggles? Interested in HOW this genre is historical? \nThis event\, back by popular demand\, features steampunk models who will walk the runway with their steampunk garb and accessories\, followed by a panel talk about the history and creativity that goes into planning a steampunk look\, and different personas or cosplay that can be found among steampunks. \nSeats are limited\, so signup by calling 781-893-9020 or emailing with name\, phone number\, and number of participants. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/steampunk-show-tell-ii/
LOCATION:The Waltham Museum\, 25 Lexington Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260423T134143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T161416Z
UID:10002756-1777813200-1777825800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Mosaic Gift Making
DESCRIPTION:Imagine her surprise when your mom gets a unique handmade gift from you! When you register\, you’ll have the choice of making jewelry\, a picture frame\, a small mirror (7″ diameter) or an 8″ heart. I have all the glass\, beads\, costume jewelry\, shells and bling you’ll need to create a one-of-a-kind mosaic. No experience is necessary.\nMay 3\, 2026\nHeart or Mirror: $80\, 1-4:30 pm\nJewelry or Frames: $45\, 2-4:30 pm\nRegister at:\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA623A7FC1-63391902-make#/
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mothers-day-mosaic-gift-making/
LOCATION:Amy Marks’ Mosaic Studio\, 111 Riverview Avenue\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Holiday celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Marks":MAILTO:amyloumarks@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T173000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260419T165838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T014420Z
UID:10002758-1777732200-1777743000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:'Join or Die' screening and community Joining Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of “Join or Die\,” a documentary inspired by social scientist Robert Putnam’s research on social connection and the importance of civic engagement in our lives. \nFollowing the screening\, we’ll gather for a community Joining Fair\, where local clubs and organizations will be present to connect with attendees and share ways to get involved. \nThe Joining Fair will take place in a relaxed\, social setting\, with a bar available where guests can purchase snacks and beverages. There will also be some fun activities planned to learn more about the clubs. \nThis event is co-hosted by The Boston Club and West Newton Cinema and is a great opportunity to learn about local communities\, meet new people\, and explore ways to get more connected. \nBuy tickets or find out more about the film here.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/join-or-die-screening-and-community-joining-fair/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, Newton\, 02904
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Social events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Beyond Boston - Waltham Social 20%E2%80%99s to 40%E2%80%99s":MAILTO:friendsbeyondboston@proton.me
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260422T015632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T015632Z
UID:10002706-1777401000-1777406400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Pizza and 'The Choice' with RCWaltham
DESCRIPTION:“The Choice” is a 25-minute documentary about ranked choice voting that follows the journey of two everyday people in their election campaigns for Portland city council: one\, an educator and community organizer; the other\, a police officer. Join us in person to celebrate spring with socializing\, pizza and a short movie\, and a discussion about the Portland experience and what Waltham voters can learn from it.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/pizza-and-the-choice-with-rcwaltham/
LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 50 Church St\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Campaign Event,Public interest
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ranked Choice Waltham":MAILTO:info@walthamrcv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260326T182703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T005108Z
UID:10002602-1777316400-1777325400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:'The Incredible Snow Woman' East Coast premiere
DESCRIPTION:A 46-year-old Arctic explorer known as “The Incredible Snow Woman” unexpectedly returns to her childhood home in the Jura mountains to reunite with her brothers. Unable to face her own mortality\, she returns to Greenland one last time in this impassioned comedy-drama. \nSpeaker: WBUR film critic Erin Trahan. \n“The Incredible Snow Woman” will screen as part of Belmont World Film’s 24th International Film Series\, “Thicker than water\,” exploring the ties that bind—and sometimes limit us—through an intimate and far-reaching collection of stories about families in all their complexity. Across cultures and continents\, these films ask what we inherit\, what we carry\, and what we owe one another. \nThe series unfolds over eight consecutive Mondays at the West Newton Cinema. After a two-week break\, the series returns in June with three additional remarkable films in recognition of World Refugee Awareness Month and Pride Month. \nFor complete details on the films in this series\, visit our web site.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/the-incredible-snow-woman-east-coast-premiere/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, Newton\, 02904
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260402T191248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T220129Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Voices Newton - Community rock choir spring concert
DESCRIPTION:The long\, cold winter is finally behind us! Come celebrate spring with an evening of fantastic music by Rock Voices\, Newton’s only community rock choir. Our 100+ members and a professional live band will perform hits by your favorite artists: The Beatles\, Jimmy Cliff\, Grateful Dead\, Three Dog Night\, Suzanne Vega\, the Doobie Brothers\, Crosby Stills Nash & Young\, Billy Strings\, Fitz and the Tantrums\, The Weepies\, and more. We guarantee you’ll be humming when you leave the concert! \nRock Voices represents everything that is wonderful about the Newton area: a sense of community\, a love of music\, and a desire to share that joy with others. Join us as we bring all this energy to our concert on April 25. \nTickets available at the door and online. Discounts for seniors and students. \nIf our show inspires you to come sing with us\, our summer session begins in mid-May. Visit our web site for more information.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/rock-voices-newton-community-rock-choir-spring-concert/
LOCATION:Newton South High School\, 140 Brandeis Rd.\, Newton\, 02459
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Musical performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260406T135227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T142342Z
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SUMMARY:Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival
DESCRIPTION:Since 1987\, this annual event has been a springtime tradition on the grounds of our historic\, 50-acre estate. People often tell us that spring doesn’t begin until the Sheepshearing Festival! \nThis event features live musical acts\, 100+ craft and fiber artists\, demonstrations of traditional shearing techniques\, herding dogs\, historic re-enactors\, and hands-on activities for the whole family! \nFind full festival information and purchase tickets here. \nRAIN OR SHINE
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/gore-place-sheepshearing-festival-2/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260421T193545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T165117Z
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SUMMARY:Acme Improv Company presents 'A Show so Mysterious...'
DESCRIPTION:…we won’t even tell you what it’s about! \nOne night. One stage. Endless possibilities. \nStep into the unknown with Acme Improv Company’s most unpredictable show yet. We’re not telling you what it’s about\, not because we don’t know but…because we’re super mysterious. Yeah\, that’s it. \nCome curious and leave amazed. (Or at least\, leave with a better sense of what our theme for this show is.) \nReserve your tickets online or call 978-823-0003. $20 adult and $12 EBT/WIC/ConnectCare. \nAcme Theater of Weston-Waltham is located in the rear building of the Weston United Methodist Church at 377 North Avenue\, Weston. Parking is available in the back.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/acme-improv-company-presents-a-show-so-mysterious/
LOCATION:Acme Theater of Weston\, 377 North Avenue\, Weston\, MA\, 02493
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260416T155340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T155738Z
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SUMMARY:Brandeis cross-campus art tour
DESCRIPTION:Spend the afternoon exploring art across campus. Start at the Kniznick Gallery with a tour of “Who Will Draw Our History?” featuring powerful graphic narratives by women Holocaust survivors who began documenting their experiences just days after liberation. Then walk with us to the Rose Art Museum to explore “Photorealism in Focus” and “Fabricated Imaginaries: Crafting Art\,” where we’ll consider the role of artists as witnesses and storytellers. We’ll close with “Yinka Shonibare: Sanctuary\,” a striking installation of 18 architectural models that reflect on refuge\, vulnerability\, and our shared responsibility to one another. \nPlease register in advance. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/brandeis-cross-campus-art-tour/
LOCATION:Rose Art Museum\, 415 South Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260410T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T145844Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber arts night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of community and crafting. Bring your fiber arts projects—any project\, from knitting to embroidery\, crochet to cross-stitch\, weaving and beyond. \nIn the lecture hall. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/fiber-arts-night-9/
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, 735 Main St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260407T010728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T010728Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual tour of Yinka Shonibare’s 'Sanctuary City'
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rose Art Museum for a virtual exploration of “Yinka Shonibare: Sanctuary\,” the U.S. debut of the British-Nigerian artist’s powerful and immersive installation “Sanctuary City” (2024). The installation consists of eighteen scaled-down replicas of historical and contemporary buildings from across the globe that have served as places of refuge for persecuted and vulnerable groups and individuals. Dr. Gannit Ankori\, Rose Director and Chief Curator\, in conversation with Pauline Forlenza\, Director and CEO of the American Federation of Arts\, will offer detailed analyses of the installation and explore its symbolic components. Ankori and Forlenza will also discuss how the artwork challenges us to confront our responsibilities to one another and to recognize every person’s basic need for shelter and a safe haven. While pointing to global history\, Shonibare’s installation makes an urgent call for action today and into the future. \nThis free virtual tour requires registration. The physical installation will remain on display at the Rose through January 3\, 2027. The Rose Art Museum is open Wednesday–Sunday; 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is free\, but a ticketed reservation is recommended to guarantee entry.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/virtual-tour-of-yinka-shonibares-sanctuary-city/
LOCATION:Virtual Tour
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T213000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260326T182428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T005003Z
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SUMMARY:'In the Land of Arto' East Coast premiere
DESCRIPTION:In “In the Land of Arto” Camille Cottin (“Call My Agent\,” “House of Gucci”) stars as a wife who travels to Armenia to legalize her husband’s death\, only to learn that he lied about his military service\, that he fought in the war\, usurped his identity\, and that his former friends consider him a deserter. \nSpeaker: Diana Hayrapetyan\, Professor of Armenian at Harvard University and a PhD candidate at the Strassler Center for Holocaust Studies at Clark University. \n“In the Land of Arto” will screen as part of Belmont World Film’s 24th International Film Series\, “Thicker than water\,” exploring the ties that bind—and sometimes limit us—through an intimate and far-reaching collection of stories about families in all their complexity. Across cultures and continents\, these films ask what we inherit\, what we carry\, and what we owe one another. \nThe series unfolds over eight consecutive Mondays at the West Newton Cinema. After a two-week break\, the series returns in June with three additional remarkable films in recognition of World Refugee Awareness Month and Pride Month. \nFor complete details on the films in this series\, visit our web site.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/in-the-land-of-arto-east-coast-premiere/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, Newton\, 02904
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T173000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260305T185550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T230139Z
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SUMMARY:Film screening of 'Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack'
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rose Art Museum for a special screening of the acclaimed 2019 documentary “Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack\,” an intimate and illuminating portrait of one of the most dynamic and uncompromising artists of the 20th century. The film offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from Flack as she reflects on her groundbreaking career\, her fierce independence\, and her role in shaping Photorealist painting on her own terms. \nBefore the screening\, guests are encouraged to take part in a docent-led tour of “Photorealism in Focus\,” which features two of Flack’s striking paintings: “Family Portrait (Farb Family Portrait)” (1969–1970) and “Shiva Blue” (1972–1973). The exhibition brings together pioneering and contemporary artists who explore the relationship between painting and photography\, inviting us to reconsider realism\, perception\, and the stories artists choose to tell. The tour offers valuable context for the film and a deeper understanding of Flack’s bold vision within the movement. \n2:30 p.m. — Docent tour of “Photorealism in Focus.” Rose Art Museum.\n4:00 p.m. — Film screening. Wasserman Cinematheque.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/film-screening-of-queen-of-hearts-audrey-flack/
LOCATION:Wasserman Cinematheque at Brandeis University\, 415 South Street\, Waltham\, 02453
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose Art Museum":MAILTO:roseartmuseum@brandeis.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260320T153232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T231325Z
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SUMMARY:Acme Theater presents 'Unnecessary Farce' by Paul Slade Smith
DESCRIPTION:In a run-down motel\, a high-stakes sting operation is about to go hilariously off the rails. In Room A\, an embezzling mayor meets his accountant. In Room B\, two rookie cops wait to catch it all on tape. But when the rooms get swapped\, the money disappears\, and a Scottish hit man enters the fray\, the result is a breathless whirlwind of mistaken identities and plummeting pants. It’s not just a crime—it’s an unnecessary farce! \nApril 3\, 4\, 5\, 10\, 11\, 12\, 17\, 18.\nFridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.\, Sundays at 3 p.m. \nTickets: $25 adults\, $23 seniors and students\, $12 EBT/WIC/ConnectCare card holders \nAcme Theater is located in the rear building of the Weston United Methodist Church at 377 North Avenue\, Weston\, MA. Parking is available in the back.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/acme-theater-presents-unnecessary-farce-by-paul-slade-smith/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Acme Theater of Weston\, 377 North Avenue\, Weston\, MA\, 02493
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260402T012133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T012133Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation: Jean Shin [Virtual Program]
DESCRIPTION:Jean Shin transforms discarded objects into monumental sculptures that invite us to reconsider consumerism and identity. Shin’s 1999 installation “Alterations\,” currently on view as a centerpiece of the group show “Fabricated Imaginaries: Crafting Art\,” was reinstalled this year by the artist for the first time since its creation. In conversation with Dr. Gannit Ankori\, Henry and Lois Foster Director and Chief Curator; and Dr. Amy Kahng\, Florence Levy Kay Fellow in the Art of Asia’s Diasporas and Asian American Art; the artist will discuss the formal and thematic through lines from “Alterations” to her most recent artworks. \nThis program is free and open to all. Register for the event via Zoom Webinar.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/in-conversation-jean-shin-virtual-program/
LOCATION:Rose Art Museum\, 415 South Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
ORGANIZER;CN="Rose Art Museum":MAILTO:roseartmuseum@brandeis.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260511T105255
CREATED:20260326T181527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T000613Z
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SUMMARY:'The Condor Daughter' East Coast premiere
DESCRIPTION:In “The Condor Daughter” a young woman lives in the community of Totorani\, high in the Bolivian Andes. Her adoptive mother has dutifully taught her the ancient ways of midwifery\, including the tender Quechua songs that are believed to help safely usher newborns into the world. But while she loves\, respects\, and is expected to continue this tradition\, she dreams of discovering the wider world on her own and longs to become a folkloric music star in the city. \nSpeaker: Susan Kalt\, an award-winning linguistic researcher and language educator\, focusing on the Quechua and Spanish languages. \n“The Condor Daughter” will screen as part of Belmont World Film’s 24th International Film Series\, “Thicker than water\,” exploring the ties that bind—and sometimes limit us—through an intimate and far-reaching collection of stories about families in all their complexity. Across cultures and continents\, these films ask what we inherit\, what we carry\, and what we owe one another. \nThe series unfolds over eight consecutive Mondays at the West Newton Cinema. After a two-week break\, the series returns in June with three additional remarkable films in recognition of World Refugee Awareness Month and Pride Month. \nFor complete details on the films in this series\, visit our web site.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/the-condor-daughter-east-coast-premiere/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, Newton\, 02904
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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