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  • We Are Waltham: Spring Wee-WaW

    Common Good Co. 419 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, United States

    A mini We are Waltham show at the Common Good Co. Cafe on Moody Street. Tickets are $12-$15 (before tax). There are only 50 seats and past shows have sold out, so reserve yours early. Some complimentary tickets are available on request

    $12
  • Waltham Cultural Council meeting

    Waltham Cultural Council meeting

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Behind the Screen: ‘In the Whale’ with David Abel and Chris Vognar

    West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, Newton

    "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. After years of surviving dangerous encounters—from great white sharks to near-fatal accidents—Packard experiences an almost unbelievable event during a routine dive […]

    $20
  • Pattern & Place: Wallpapers of the Gore Mansion, 1806-Present

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    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. Tours start on the hour at 11 a.m., 12 […]

    $16
  • Watch City Steampunk Festival

    Waltham Common 610 Main St, Waltham, MA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Needle felting a rabbit

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    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. General […]

    $40
  • Waltham Open Mic

    Christ Church 750 Main St, Waltham

    This is a Steampunk “Extra Hours” Event. Music. Poetry. Storytelling. No cover charge. We pass the hat to raise money for Grandma's Pantry. For more info, email us.    

    Free
  • Waltham Pride poetry open mic

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    This is a Steampunk “Extra Hours” Event. Join 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! Parental advisory: This […]

  • Pub and chantey sing

    In a Pickle 265 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, United States

    This is a Steampunk “Extra Hours” Event. Join 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 […]

  • Make your own Golem

    Temple Beth Israel 25 Harvard Street, Waltham, MA

    This is a Steampunk “Extra Hours” Event. Join Waltham’s Temple Beth Israel to make your own Golem of Prague! Make your own “Golem” with clay, eat turn of the century […]

  • Don’t Tell Comedy—Secret stand up show

    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. Secret indoor location in Waltham (address emailed morning-of), doors open 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m. These shows are popular and sell out quickly, so don't wait! RSVP to be […]

    $30
  • ‘Six Days In Spring’ North American premiere

    West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, Newton

    A single mother—who is determined to give her twin boys a spring vacation after her original plans collapse—trespasses at her former in-laws’ luxury villa on the Riviera, a place she […]