Name: The Strawberry Festival
Start: 2026-05-28T18:30:00-04:00
Location: The Allen Center

The Allen Center

The Newton Cultural Alliance invites you to its 12th Annual Strawberry Festival—an evening of flavor, music, and community celebration. Enjoy curated tastings featuring wine and chocolate, signature cocktails, and live music, along with a silent auction and an exciting Raise the Paddle moment.
Don’t miss one of the year’s most anticipated social soirées—tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Reserve yours today! <a href="https://theallencenter.auctria.events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://TheAllenCenter.auctria.events</a>

Local Event: The Strawberry Festival

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Benjamin Pierce

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Newton

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The Strawberry Festival

The Newton Cultural Alliance invites you to its 12th Annual Strawberry Festival—an evening of flavor, music, and community...

Join us for a reception celebrating Standing Still, a new exhibit by painter <a href="https://www.kathryn-gearon.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kathryn Gearon</a>. The Providence native's process-based abstract paintings explore landscapes in all their forms — urban, geographical, imagined, and emotional — alongside the environmental forces that shape them. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free; registration is required.
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Bearing Witness: What Hospice Teaches Us About Compassion, Community, and Care
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Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library

Come to the <a href="https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-newton-art-association-2026-new-members-show/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Scandinavian Cultural Center &amp; Library</a> for a reception for the Newton Art Association’s New Members Show.

Each year, the <a href="https://newtonartassociation.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Newton Art Association</a> welcomes submissions from members who have joined the association within the past year for their New Members Show. There is a wide variety of work from a diverse array of artists using different mediums, exploring different subject matter, and using different techniques. Visit and see what your talented neighbors have been working on!

The reception will be held on Thursday, May 14th from 6 to 8pm. This event is free to attend and is an opportunity to view the artwork and meet some of the artists!

The Newton Art Association seeks to encourage the appreciation and expression of fine arts to our membership and the Newton community. We are an organization of over 200 active artists and art enthusiasts, representing all branches of the visual arts, from drawing to sculpture. The majority of members live in Newton, nearby cities, and elsewhere in New England. The Newton Art Association was founded in 1949 by the late James King Bonnar and a small group of artists who felt that artists needed the support of each other to share ideas, techniques and opportunities to paint together.

Thursday, May 14th | 6-8pm | free

Local Event: Newton Art Association New Members Show Reception

Newton Art Association New Members Show Reception

Come to the Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library for a reception for the Newton Art Association’s New Members Show.

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Join us for a compelling lecture demonstration on the dynamic interplay between painting and photography— and go behind the scenes with two of Newton's most celebrated artists, Peter Vanderwarker and Sam Belisle, for a rare glimpse into their creative processes. All attendees will be entered to win one of two signed Peter Vanderwarker prints. Admission is free, but registration is required.&nbsp;<a href="https://newtonculturalalliance.ticketspice.com/brush-lens" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Brush & Lens

Brush & Lens

Join us for a compelling lecture demonstration on the dynamic interplay between painting and photography— and go behind the...

Mother Brook Arts and Community Center

<h2>Preview&nbsp;Party&nbsp;</h2>
An Evening of Art, Music and CommunityMBACC123 High Street, Dedham,&nbsp;MA
Join Mother Brook Arts &amp; Community Center on Thursday, May 14, from 7 to 9 PM for an exclusive first look at our Art in Bloom exhibition and the opportunity to purchase original artwork before the exhibition opens to the public.
This special Preview Party is both a celebration and an important fundraiser supporting Open Studios and Mother Brook Arts &amp; Community Center’s free community arts programming. Your attendance helps sustain accessible creative experiences for our community.
The evening will feature live music performed by Steve Fell, complimentary bites, and the opportunity to meet the participating artists. A cash bar will offer wine, beer, and a signature floral cocktail inspired by the spirit of Art in Bloom. Guests may also participate in a wine pull fundraiser for the chance to take home a surprise bottle.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Celebrate the start of Open Studios Weekend, support the arts, and share an evening of creativity and community with us. We look forward to welcoming you.Wine Pull sponsored by Jorge Ordonez Selections and Satellite Bottle Shop

Local Event: Open Studios Preview Party • May 14, 7pm-9pm • Live Music, Art in Bloom, Cash Bar

Open Studios Preview Party • May 14, 7pm-9pm •...

Preview Party 
An Evening of Art, Music and CommunityMBACC123 High Street, Dedham, MA
Join Mother Brook Arts & Community Center...

Open Studios Preview Party • May 14, 7pm-9pm • Live Music, Art in Bloom, Cash Bar

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Through intimate storytelling and historical insight,&nbsp;My Seven Mothers&nbsp;asks timeless questions about identity, belonging, and possibility — and reminds us that new worlds are always possible.
Don’t miss this chance to hear Ipsen discuss her work and the lives that shaped it, followed by audience Q&amp;A.
Friday, May 15th at 7pm |&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-with-pernille-ipsen-tickets-1980007333234?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener">Free with registration</a>
*Books will be available for purchase. Sales will support the programming at the SCC&amp;L*
“This book is a treasure, especially for a second-wave American feminist who was thrilled to learn of the boldness and courage of our Danish sisters at the very start of the 1970s women’s movement. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
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Each year over 1,000 Dedham and Greater Boston residents join Mother Brook Arts &amp; Community Center for Open Studios weekend in Dedham, a free and community centered art event for all ages. This year guests will visit 75 artists, including metalsmith group Ore Metal Studio and collective Full Tilt Print Studios. Guests can explore studios, shop 20+ vendors booths, and soak in the Art in Bloom exhibition on view this spring. Attendees can look forward to a delicious lunch from MELT food truck, DIY bouquets from mobile floral bar Moon Gate Garden, free, all-ages floral decoupage workshop with Alex Makes Art, and more. All are welcome to this special weekend Open Studios celebration!
Open Studios is an indoor event held rain or shine. Free parking onsite and overflow lots on High Street. All donation and sponsorship proceeds support Mother Brook Arts and Community Center. 
Sponsored by Needham Bank, Eastern Bank Foundation, Dedham Savings, Noble and Greenough School, Dedham Junior Women’s Club, Neponset Sunrise Rotary Club, and Jen Barsamian (COMPASS).
Donated Floral arrangements by Moon Gate Garden, Courtyard Florist, My Easy Flowers, Flower Power, Davis &amp; Sawin Florist and Paula’s Blooming Hope

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Spring Open Studios • MBACC • May 16 & 17, 11am-5pm • FREE

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Local Event: Newton Yacht Club Open House

Newton Yacht Club Open House

Join us for Open House at the Newton Yacht Club, where you can explore the club’s facilities, meet members, and learn about our...

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<ul class="rx-format-list-to-text"><li>Participate in a sample class</li><li>Preview the admissions and financial aid processes</li><li>Hear from current students and parents. </li></ul>
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Please note that pre-registration is required for this event.
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We look forward to seeing you there!

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Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session...

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Plugged In Band Program 40 Freeman Pl, Needham, MA, 02492

Get ready to rock at Plugged In's Summer Session. Join a band, learn an instrument, and take the stage. Camp and evening band classes available, all ages and skills welcome! Starts July 6th.&nbsp;

Local Event: Plugged In Summer Session Now Enrolling - Classes Start July 6th 

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Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. SFD provides students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion. Our technical Certificate program is taught by experts in the field of fashion design. Students may take courses toward the Certificate or on a class-by-class basis to fill professional education interests. For creatives and textile arts enthusiasts, SFD offers workshops in various fiber arts such as weaving, lace making, embroidery, millinery, upcycling, and more. As an SFD student, you will join a diverse community of emerging designers. Our studios are filled with recent high school graduates, students from nearby colleges enriching their education with fashion, and working professionals embarking on a new career path. SFD faculty and students are active partners in our local community, collaborating regularly with organizations and businesses through internships, exhibitions, field trips, and special events. Our reputation for excellence is on display each time our students show their work at fashion shows and exhibits throughout the year. With an SFD Certificate in Fashion Design, our alumni have enjoyed fashion careers with Adidas, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, New Balance, PUMA, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Timberland, TJX Companies, and more. Our alumni are designers and costumers for stage and screen, while others have found success launching their own label. Our varied class levels and flexible schedules are designed to meet the needs and profiles of all students. So whatever your level, background, or educational goals, we invite you to schedule a tour to see yourself at The School of Fashion Design. New semesters begin September, January, and June. Your fashion education begins here!

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Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need—regardless of their circumstances. For more than 40 years, since our founding in 1985, we have set the standard for clinical excellence, safety, and compassion in the air medical industry. Our tagline, “Your Life. Our Mission.”, captures the purpose that drives everything we do. Whether responding to an emergency scene or transferring a critically ill patient between hospitals, our team delivers seamless, patient-centered care during some of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. As a nonprofit, we are guided by one unwavering principle: every patient deserves access to lifesaving care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Each year, Boston MedFlight provides more than $7 million in free and unreimbursed care, ensuring no patient is ever turned away. Our clinical teams are among the most highly trained and experienced in the world, caring for patients of all ages—from premature infants to older adults—across a wide range of conditions. These include adult and pediatric trauma, complex medical emergencies, cardiac and stroke events, high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, and specialized interfacility transfers. We achieve this excellence through rigorous training and preparedness. Every clinician completes an intensive onboarding and education program that includes hospital ICU and emergency department rotations, pediatric and neonatal critical care experience, high-fidelity simulation training, advanced procedural labs, and comprehensive classroom instruction in transport medicine. Our work is supported by a state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus H145 helicopters and Freightliner mobile ICU ground vehicles, each equipped with advanced technology comparable to leading hospital ICUs.

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We’re a trusted exterior renovation company serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas. From siding and deck restoration to roof replacements and exterior painting, we take pride in delivering exceptional results with honest service and high-quality materials. Whether you’re upgrading your home’s look or tackling repairs, our licensed and insured team is here to help—because when it comes to your home, the right way is the only way.

We’re a trusted exterior renovation company serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas. From siding and deck restoration to roof replacements and...

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At Skyeburst Wealth Management, we work with individuals and families to help them overcome the complexities of managing their financial lives, retire comfortably, and leave a meaningful legacy through a comprehensive planning approach. We develop strategies that address your goals and challenges at any stage of life, meeting you where you are and listening to what you need. Our diverse team is well suited to build relationships with multiple generations of your family—from first-time investors to stewards of family wealth. We prioritize financial education to help preserve your values as your wealth transfers from one generation to the next. By engaging the entire family, we aim to establish an environment of shared responsibility and an alignment of expectations.

At Skyeburst Wealth Management, we work with individuals and families to help them overcome the complexities of managing their financial lives,...

Private & Shared Office Suites Available for Lease

Boston Development Group

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Saltbox

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