Family Access of Newton — Open house
2026-01-28 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Family ACCESS, 492 Waltham Street, West Newton, 02465
Join Family Access of Newton at our Early Learning Center for a free open house event. Explore our brightly lit classrooms, art room, library and indoor gym, along with our outdoor play spaces. Meet our nurturing community of teachers and other families and discover all we have to offer.
Sunday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Behind the Screen: 'Teenage Wasteland'
2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:30 | West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington Street, Newton, 02904
“Teenage Wasteland” is a coming-of-age story based on exclusive access to hundreds of hours of candid, humorous and nostalgic video outtakes, and the cooperation of Fred Isseks and his intrepid students as they reckon — thirty years later — with a defining event in their lives and a remarkable story of civic courage.
Join us at West Newton Cinema for a post-film discussion with teacher and star of the documentary, Fred Isseks, to discuss the film. Fred will be interviewed by Newton North’s Neil Giordano.

Mill Talk: The unlikely story of Roomba—birthing the world’s favorite robot
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453, United States
Every product has a story, but one of the most improbable is the tale of Roomba. For 40+ years major corporations and basement tinkerers alike struggled to solve the seemingly simple problem of building a robotic floor cleaner. Nothing worked. Finally, in 2002 a quirky team from an unknown company cracked the riddle and delivered Roomba. A million memes followed.
The talk recounts Roomba’s decade-long journey from a 1989 maker event at MIT to living rooms around the world. Presented by Joe Jones, inventor of the Roomba.
Free to the public but registration required.

Introduction to Tarot with Body, Stone and Soul (Part 2)
2026-01-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
Curious about tarot or already an enthusiast? All are welcome to join us for this fascinating introduction to tarot with Tasha of Body, Stone & Soul in Jamaica Plain.
Tarot is a system of 78 symbolic cards; each card represents a different archetype or fundamental life lesson. There are many ways to use tarot cards, the possibilities are endless.
In the lecture hall.

Waltham's Wonderful Birds (Virtual Event)
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
While spring and summer may steal the spotlight with colorful, musical songbirds, January and February are ideal months to appreciate our hardy resident birds and wintering waterfowl. Join Michele Grzenda, Waltham resident and expert birder, and the Waltham Land Trust for an engaging virtual program featuring beginner-friendly bird watching tips and tricks, helpful birding resources for all seasons, and simple ways you can support birds in your backyard and beyond. Whether you’re brand new to birding or a seasoned observer, this program will help you appreciate Waltham’s birds in a whole new way.
Register for the Zoom link here.

Waltham Rotary Club presents Music Bingo
2026-01-30 18:00 - 22:00 | American Legion Post 156, 215 Waverly Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA
The Waltham Rotary Club is excited for the return of Music Bingo on Thursday, January 30, 2026. We are back at the American Legion so start inviting your friends and coworkers to get in on the fun and friendly competition! We are looking for our sponsors to return and we would love to have some new folks in the room.

Music Bingo will kick off our centennial year. We will follow that with a community celebration gala in May.

The Fantastic and Highflying Harlem Wizards are coming to town
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | John F. Kennedy Middle School, 655 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA
Please join us at John F. Kennedy Middle School. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the game begins at 7:00 p.m. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. See you at the game!

Hovey Players present Sarah Ruhl's "Eurydice"
2026-01-30 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Hovey Players, 9 Spring Street, Waltham, MA
On the day of her wedding, Eurydice falls victim to a tragic accident that sends her hurtling into the Underworld. Ripped from her beloved Orpheus, the greatest musician in the world, Eurydice is reunited with her father in the Land of the Dead. Orpheus journeys to retrieve his bride but Eurydice has doubts about returning to the land of the living. Full of dark humor, lyrical beauty and wit, Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice” transforms a traditional myth into a visceral, contemporary meditation on love worth grieving for.
8:00 p.m. Jan. 23, 24, 30, 31, Feb. 5, 6, 7
2:00 p.m. Jan. 25 and Feb. 1

MassDestruction Resurgence V: Robot Combat!
2026-01-31 10:30 - 18:30 | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453, United States
MassDestruction returns once again to the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, bringing you an entire day of mechanized mayhem! Expect to see Boston’s brightest put their metal to the metal as we clash 3 lb and 1 lb robots in our Pyramid of Pain!
Standard museum admission applies.

Cancelled: Standout to protest government violence
2026-01-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Main and Moody, 1 Moody Street, Waltham, MA
This event has been cancelled. The next standout is planned for Feb. 16.
We’re standing out each Saturday in January to oppose our government’s funding of violence against immigrants and protesters of ICE and Venezuela. This event is co-sponsored by Waltham Concerned Citizens and Indivisible Waltham.
Join us at Main and Moody Streets in Waltham from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will have extra signs, if you don’t have time to make one. What’s important is that you show up to be heard!
Bundle up with multiple layers as Saturday will be very cold.

Bike Together Waltham — January group ride
2026-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Waltham City Hall, 610 Main St., Waltham, MA, United States
Join us for our first ride of 2026! We will ride on the newly-opened Linden Street bridge of the Mass Central Rail Trail. Be sure to follow us on social media for last-minute weather changes. Optional group lunch/coffee afterwards.

Charles River Collaboratory public workshops: How to work with AI
2026-01-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453, United States
Ever wonder what all the hype is about with AI? This workshop will be led by Charles River Collaboratory instructors, with youth leaders as co-instructors. This workshop will focus on the basics of AI, and you will learn to train a “machine learning” model for object recognition to understand how AI models are trained by using Google’s “Teachable Machine.” During this workshop, you will be introduced to what an AI prompt is, provided with examples, and try some of your own prompts.
You must register for the workshop as space is limited.

Waltham Fields CSA shares open for 2026 registration
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-04 | Waltham Fields Community Farm, 240 Beaver St, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States
Vegetable, fruit, flower, and mushroom CSA shares are now available for the 2026 season at Waltham Fields Community Farm (WFCF). Learn more about CSA shares and sign up here.
WFCF offers flexible pick up days and a choice-based system, which allows you to tailor your share to fit your household’s needs. Each vegetable share also includes an array of weekly pick-your-own crops including herbs, beans, cherry tomatoes and more. Share pickups begin in early June but will sell out before then, so reserve yours now.
Sign-up will be open until March 31, or until all shares have been purchased.

Puppet Playtime at Gore Place
2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Gore Place, 52 Gore Street
Come join Good News Gus and his puppet pals for songs, stories, and puppet shenanigans at our Carriage House. This interactive puppet show is both fun and funny; you’ll be in stitches by the end! The sessions are recommended for 3- and 4-year-olds, but all are welcome.

Jake Blount in concert
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
Join us for a special concert with Jake Blount, award-winning performer and scholar of Black folk music. A talented multi-instrumentalist—from the banjo to fiddle to electric guitar to synthesizer—Blount creates his own “Afrofuturist folklore.” Blount has shared his music at venues including Carnegie Hall, Newport Folk Festival, the Library of Congress and NPR’s Tiny Desk.
Blount’s first album, “Spider Tales,” debuted at number two on the Billboard Bluegrass Chart and received a nomination for Album of the Year at the International Folk Music Awards. Blount’s two most recent albums, “The New Faith” and “Symbiont,” were released by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings as part of their African-American Legacy Series.
In the lecture hall.

Mill Talk: Forging History —The creation of Saugus Iron Works NHS
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453, United States
The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, located in Saugus, Massachusetts, is a mid-twentieth century reconstruction of a seventeenth-century ironworks. Built by private investors in the public interest, the site is at turns an outdoor museum teaching the public about the origins of the iron and steel industries and an object lesson in the ingenuity of the early settlers of Massachusetts as a way of conveying American beliefs about the pioneer spirit and independence onto a new generation. This talk explores the history of the site, beginning with its establishment in the mid-seventeenth century, through its stewardship by the National Park Service in the late twentieth century.
Presented by Gretchen Pineo. Free to the public, but registration required.

Plant Parenthood 101 with Emerald City Plant Shop
2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
Calling all plant lovers! Learn the basics of how to best take care of your plants with Quontay “Q” Turner, founder of Emerald City Plant Shop. New England’s first Black-owned plant shop and community incubator space, ​Emerald City believes in cultivating not just greenery, but also a thriving community that celebrates the beauty of nature and fosters connection.
In the lecture hall.

Minutemen Toastmasters of Waltham
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Gain confidence as a public speaker. Our club, within Toastmasters International, works on improving communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. We meet twice a month, first and third Thursday nights. The first meeting of the month is via Zoom, while the third Thursday meeting is hybrid with the in-person location at Meadow Green. Please join us as our guest.
Email Ellie for specific meeting details and information on attending via Zoom.

Waltham Concerned Citizens peace vigil
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Main and Moody, 1 Moody Street, Waltham, MA
Please join Waltham Concerned Citizens at the corner of Main and Moody Streets for our regular first-Saturday peace vigil on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11:00 a.m. to noon.

Brunch Latino en Taquería Clásica: Conoce gente nueva
2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Taqueria Mexico, 24 Charles St, Waltham, 02453
Imagínate: tacos recién hechos, café caliente, y conversación que fluye naturalmente con gente que te entiende. Esta taquería familiar ha sido un tesoro escondido desde los ’90s, y ahora es el lugar perfecto para conocer gente nueva y construir amistades auténticas dentro de tu comunidad hispana. Haz nuevos amigos mientras disfrutamos comida casera donde todos se conocen de verdad.
Sobre nuestra comunidad.
Importante: Este es un evento privado exclusivamente para miembros de este grupo de Meetup/Heylo que hayan confirmado su asistencia (RSVP) con anticipación. Por seguridad y para el buen desarrollo del evento, no se permitirá la entrada a personas que no estén en la lista de RSVP, incluyendo invitados o personas sin registro previo en el evento.

Charles River Collaboratory public workshops: Laser Engraving
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453, United States
Ever wonder how they get images and text on keychains, jewelry, and other objects? This workshop introduces participants to using the laser cutters and laser engravers at the Charles River Collaboratory. Under the guidance of experienced youth leaders, attendees learn safety protocols, laser settings (power and speed), and basic design techniques to create engraving projects. You will learn to use the dual-fiber and blue laser in the Collaboratory. Future sessions will show you how to create your own designs and use the more powerful cutting lasers.
You must register for the workshops as space is limited.

2026 Annual Regional High School Exhibit
2026-02-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, 7130 Waltham St, Lexington, MA
The 30th Annual Regional High School Exhibit is ongoing February 10 to March 15 at the LexArt Gallery, Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Featuring the work of students from Bedford, Burlington, Concord-Carlisle, Lexington, Minuteman, Waltham, and Winchester high schools, this exhibit showcases the creativity and innovation of area students and high school art programs and helps raise funds for our high school scholarship program.
(Note: The gallery will be closed from February 23 – 27 for artwork exchange.)
A reception for Burlington, Bedford, and Winchester high schools will be held at the gallery Thursday, February 12, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m., with artwork on view February 7 to 22.
A reception for Waltham, Lexington, Minuteman and Concord-Carlisle High Schools will be held at the gallery Friday, March 6, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., with artwork on view February 28 – March 15.
To donate to the LexArt High School Scholarship Program, please visit here.

National Grid — Customer assistance event
2026-02-10 15:30 - 17:30 | McDevitt Middle School, 75 Church Street, Waltham, MA
Meet with assistance program experts and connect with the resources your family needs, all under one roof, all in one day. Our advocates will be on-site to help you explore options and determine your eligibility for assistance including the following:

Discount rate
Payment plans
Budget plan
Arrears management program (AMP)

No appointment is needed, but bring the following when you visit:

If you receive SNAP, MassHealth, SSI or WIC, bring your benefit card and/or program acceptance letter to enroll in our Discount Rate Program.

If you’re unable to attend, please email NE Consumer Advocates to connect with your local advocate.
If you are looking for assistance, we’re here for you. Learn more.

Speed dating with books
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
Are you looking for a new favorite author? Would you like to meet a new genre? Find your perfect literary match and go home with a new reading list for 2026.
In the lecture hall.

Community Preservation Committee meeting
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
The Waltham Community Preservation Committee meets approximately four times per year (September, November, February, May). Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. The application deadline is noon, one week before each meeting. The May meeting usually includes the annual public input hearing.
Meetings are usually held remotely via Zoom and are live-streamed on YouTube and are open to the public. Links are included within each individual meeting agenda.

Winter Exhibitions Opening Celebration
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Rose Art Museum, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Join us for a lively winter exhibition opening that brings art, conversation, and community together. Be among the first to experience two exciting new exhibitions: “Photorealism in Focus,” a fresh look at a movement that transformed how we see the everyday, and “Yinka Shonibare: Sanctuary,” a powerful installation exploring belonging, history, and refuge through the artist’s signature visual language.
The celebration also offers a chance to revisit “Fabricated Imaginaries: Crafting Art,” on view throughout the museum. This opening celebration is an opportunity to gather with fellow visitors, engage with the galleries at your own pace, and mark the start of a new exhibition season at the Rose.

Making pollinator gardens easy
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Register for the Waltham Land Trust‘s “Making Pollinator Gardens Easy.” Green Urb Gardens, a local business supporting the future of mindful landscaping, will present a simple step-by-step guide to creating your own backyard (or public) pollinator haven. You’ll learn about common pollinators in the area, which native plants support them best, and how to use the Somerville Pollinator Action Plan to design your own garden. Your confirmation registration email will contain the Zoom link to join!
This program will be recorded and shared through WLT’s YouTube channel.

Acme Improv Company presents 'MUSICAL! The Musical'
2026-02-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Acme Theater of Weston, 377 North Avenue, Weston, MA, 02493
Featuring songs you have never thought of and neither have we! The big emotions! The full company dance numbers! The title in ALL CAPS with an exclamation point at the end!
It’s the musical comedy world premiere from Acme Improv Company, featuring original lyrics we cannot predict and accidental choreography we may regret. Will Character achieve Big Dream and end up with Love Interest along the way? Will Background Ensemble Member Portraying a Tree suddenly join in on a song everyone seems to know? And will she get to say a line in this show? Her mom is on the phone and insisting she is ready for a bigger part. Nobody knows what will happen or how it will end. It will all be a surprise to everyone, especially us!
Reserve your tickets online or call 978-823-0003.
$20 adult; $12 EBT/WIC/CONNECTCARE
Acme Theater of Weston-Waltham is located in the rear building of the Weston United Methodist Church at 377 North Avenue, Weston, MA 02493. Parking is available in the back.

Upcoming Repair Cafe: Valentine’s Day!
2026-02-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453, United States
Bring your well-loved items and our volunteers will try to repair them.
Once again, we will be at the Charles River Museum. With their support, we can ensure that this event remains free and open to the public. Please explore this wonderful museum and event space while you are here!
Donations and tips will be accepted, but are not required or expected.
Please share with your friends and family.
