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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:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20260102T204931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T204931Z
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SUMMARY:Waltham City Council committee meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Licenses and Franchises Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. The Veterans Services Committee\, the Public Works and Public Safety Committee\, the Economic and Community Development Committee\, and the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee meet upon the call of the Chairperson of each committee. \nThe remaining committees meet in the following order\, beginning at 8:00 p.m.: Committee of the Whole\, Committee on Finance\, Committee on Ordinances and Rules. \nMeetings are moved if they would occur on a holiday. Refer here for the full 2026 committee meeting schedule.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/waltham-city-council-committee-meetings-11/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Waltham City Hall\, 610 Main St.\, Waltham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
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:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20260326T182703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T005108Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20260402T170017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170017Z
UID:10002595-1777402800-1777406400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Zoning Board of Appeals meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zoning Board of Appeals generally meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room located on the ground level\, or in the auditorium on the first floor\, of the Arthur Clark Government Center at 119 School Street. \nThe meeting schedule is determined by the volume of applications filed with the ZBA. Meetings are occasionally moved or cancelled due to holidays or for other reasons. Visit the ZBA web page to view the calendar and confirm that a meeting is scheduled for this week. \nThe location of the hearings will be posted outside the City Clerk’s office located at City Hall and on the bulletin board outside of Government Center (rear entrance).  On the day of the hearing signs will be posted on the meeting room doors.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/zoning-board-of-appeals-meeting-4/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:City of Waltham Government Center\, 119 School Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:City government,Zoning board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20260217T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T030045Z
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SUMMARY:Parks-Recreation Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Parks-Recreation Board meets monthly\, excluding July and August. \nPublic agenda and additional information can be found here.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/parks-recreation-board-meeting-3/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Waltham Community and Cultural Center\, 510 Moody Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:City government,Food and agriculture,Parks & Rec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
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:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20260120T033805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T033805Z
UID:10002316-1778180400-1778185800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Minutemen Toastmasters of Waltham
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEmail Ellie for specific meeting details and information on attending via Zoom.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/minutemen-toastmasters-of-waltham-6/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20260317T161749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161749Z
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SUMMARY:Waltham Garden Club annual plant sale and seed giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Get your garden started with our favorite flowers and plants! Free seed packets for flowers\, veggies and herbs. Please join us and help the club raise money for its various programming and community projects throughout the year. \nNote location: Parking lot at the Waltham Senior Center\, 488 Main Street.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/waltham-garden-club-annual-plant-sale-and-seed-giveaway-2/
LOCATION:Waltham Senior Center\, 488 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Public interest
ORGANIZER;CN="Waltham Garden Club":MAILTO:walthamgardenclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20260402T013135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T013135Z
UID:10002589-1778317200-1778338800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Blood drive at First Parish Church
DESCRIPTION:The Watch City Steampunk Festival/Heinlein Society Blood Drive will take place at First Parish in Waltham on Saturday\, May 9\, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can arrive early\, donate\, help people in need\, and still attend the festival! \nGive blood or platelets with the Red Cross May 1-17 and get a $20 Amazon gift card! Visit the American Red Cross and search for zip code “02452” on May 9.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/blood-drive-at-first-parish-church-2/
LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 50 Church St\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20260329T161955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T161955Z
UID:10002575-1778321700-1778328000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Flight 5K at Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co!
DESCRIPTION:We are fired up to officially announce the Flight 5K at Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co!\nIncredible location. Bigger vision.\nPre and post race festivities at Mighty Squirrel’s outdoor beer garden with food trucks and an awesome race atmosphere.\nWe are raising money for the Waltham Boys & Girls Club\, an organization that provides a safe and supportive place for kids after school and incredible support to local families.\nWhether you roll it\, walk it\, or race it\, we want as many people out there as possible representing this community!\nAt checkout\, you can also sponsor a kid from WBGC to run by writing SPONSOR RUNNER in the first and last name of participant. The donation covers a bib for someone who may not otherwise be able to participate.\nRegister now. Spread the word. Bring a friend.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/flight-5k-at-mighty-squirrel-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Mighty Squirrel—Waltham\, 411 Waverley Oaks Road\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Health and fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20251213T003502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T003502Z
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SUMMARY:Community Preservation Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeetings 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.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/community-preservation-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:City government,Community Preservation committee,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20260407T020058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T020058Z
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SUMMARY:'Women of Carbon' — Free documentary film screening
DESCRIPTION:The New England Forestry Foundation is hosting a free screening of the documentary film “Women of Carbon” at Patagonia in Harvard Square. There will be pizza and beer for a donation to NEFF and we’ll have a panel discussion afterwards highlighting the important connections between carbon\, climate\, and forestry. \nThis screening is free\, but space is limited so reserving your ticket is recommended.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/women-of-carbon-free-documentary-film-screening/
LOCATION:Patagonia – Cambridge\, 39 Brattle Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Public Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20251212T173739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T173739Z
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SUMMARY:Training for strong bones
DESCRIPTION:Can bones grow stronger? Yes! Physical therapists will describe the foundations of bone physiology\, fundamentals of strength training\, exercise selection and extremity programming. Seasoned therapists will offer exercise recommendations for cardiovascular exercise and balance exercises as well. \nThis health workshop is a continuation of the Community Outreach Program spanning a variety of health diagnoses\, presented by Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine – Waltham Physical and Occupational Therapy Department. Contact the listed venue for registration details. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/training-for-strong-bones/
LOCATION:Waltham YMCA\, 725 Lexington St\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Health and fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20251212T173846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T173846Z
UID:10001908-1779274800-1779278400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Training for strong bones
DESCRIPTION:Can bones grow stronger? Yes! Physical therapists will describe the foundations of bone physiology\, fundamentals of strength training\, exercise selection and extremity programming. Seasoned therapists will offer exercise recommendations for cardiovascular exercise and balance exercises as well. \nThis health workshop is a continuation of the Community Outreach Program spanning a variety of health diagnoses\, presented by Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine – Waltham Physical and Occupational Therapy Department. Contact the listed venue for registration details. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/training-for-strong-bones-2/
LOCATION:Newton YMCA\, 276 Church St\, Newton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Health and fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T223442
CREATED:20251212T174124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T174124Z
UID:10001909-1781690400-1781694000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Exercise and stroke recovery
DESCRIPTION:Exercise is an important part of the recovery process when one has experienced a stroke. This talk will focus on what the research says about why exercise is important and what kinds of exercise are beneficial to improve one’s day to day function. \nThis health workshop is a continuation of the Community Outreach Program spanning a variety of health diagnoses\, presented by Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine – Waltham Physical and Occupational Therapy Department. Contact the listed venue for registration details. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/exercise-and-stroke-recovery/
LOCATION:Waltham YMCA\, 725 Lexington St\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Health and fitness
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