Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in Greater Boston's western communities.
SUMMER PERFORMANCES
Hudson: Yesue Memorial Concert features the River's Edge Community Band, River's Edge Chorale and Pro Musica Youth Chorus in marches, patriotic favorites, show tunes, and folk music June 18, 6:30 p.m., at Wood Park, Park Street. Free. Rain location: Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.
Hudson: Saturdays at South Street features free family performances, 2 p.m., at South Street Park, 37 South St. Rain location: Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St. July 12, puppeteer Len Gerwick in "The Case of the Missing Woodpile: A Summer Mystery." July 19, Veronica Robles and her mariachi band. July 26, Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song with Mary King and Friends. Aug. 2, Henry the Juggler. Aug. 9, Wholesale Klezmer Band. Aug. 16, Ben Rudnick and Friends. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.
Newton: Arts in the Parks free programs. July 4, 10 a.m.-noon, kids morning at Newton Centre Playground; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., open-air market at Albemarle Field; 6 p.m., Zaitchik Brothers concert followed by 9 p.m. fireworks at Albemarle Field. Sunday Evening Heritage Festivals, 6:15 p.m., at the Newton Centre Green, canceled in case of rain: July 6, Rumbafrica; July 13, Inkas Wasi; July 20, Winiker Orchestra; July 27, Black Sea Salsa; Aug. 3, Clarence Thomas Sr. and the New Spirits. Tuesday Children's Performance Series, 1 p.m., at Newton Centre Playground (rain location: Mason Rice School): July 8, Ben Rudnick and Friends; July 15, Beanie Bunch; July 22, Philip Alexander; July 29, Benjamin the Clown. Thursday Children's Performance Series, 1 p.m., at Ware's Cove: July 10, Judy Pancoast; July 17, Bonnie the Storyteller; July 24, Drumming About You; July 31, Caravan Puppets. Dancing in the Parks Series: July 30, 6:30 p.m., at Pellegrini Park on Hawthorne Street, Bob Bachelder's Totem Pole Orchestra; Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m., at West Newton Common, Tom Nutile Big Band. 617-796-1540, newtonpride.org.
Watertown: Summer concerts, 6:30-8 p.m., at Saltonstall Park. Rain location: Watertown Public Library. Free. June 26, Ben Rudnick and Friends. July 10, Love Dogs. July 17, Nowheremen. July 24, Phil Wilson and the Berklee Rainbow Band. July 31, Billy Novick and Shades of Swing. Aug. 7, Chicken Slacks. Aug. 14, 8 to the Bar. 617-972-6431, ci.watertown.ma.us.
THEATER Framingham: Framingham Community Theater presents "Just Desserts," an original show featuring parodies of Broadway favorites, June 5-7, 7:30 p.m., and June 8, 2:30 p.m., at the Framingham Civic League, 214 Concord St. $22.50, $12.50 children. 508-875-5218.
Newton: Broadway and musical theater classes at All Newton Music School present "Once On This Island," June 6, 7:30 p.m.; "Guys and Dolls Jr.," June 7, 7:30 p.m.; "Broadway Review," June 8, 3:30 p.m. Free performances at War Memorial Auditorium, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. 617-527-4553.
Sudbury: Ron Jones and Larry Jay Tish present "The Black Jew Dialogues" June 14, 7:30 p.m., at Congregation Beth El, 105 Hudson Road. $30, $25 in advance. Music, wine, and dessert; cash bar, raffles follow comedy performance. Proceeds to Congregation Beth El. 978-443-9622, bethelsudbury.org.
Waltham: Reagle Players presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," featuring Ayla Brown, June 13-21 at Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington St. 781-891-5600, reagleplayers.com.
Watertown: Improv Jones presents "Your Overactive Imagination" Fridays, 8 p.m., at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St. $10. 617-926-1770, improvjonesboston.com.
Wellesley: Wellesley Summer Theatre Company presents Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" June 4-28 at Wellesley College's Ruth Nagel Jones Theatre, inside Alumnae Hall. Performances Wednesday and Thursday, 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3 and 8 p.m. $25; $10 students, seniors. 781-283-2000, wellesleysummertheatre.com.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Framingham: Violinist Emil Altschuler and classical guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan perform June 1, 8 p.m., at the Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St. $15. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.
Needham: Longwood Opera presents "A Tribute to Gioachino Rossini" June 6-7, 8 p.m., and June 8, 2:30 p.m., at Christ Episcopal Church, 1132 Highland Ave. $23, $18 seniors, $15 students, $13 children. longwoodopera.org.
Newton: Free concerts at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. June 1, 2 p.m., pianist Diana Fanning performs works by Bach, Janacek, Chopin. June 8, 2 p.m., pianist Minji Noh in works by Boulez, Schumann, Beethoven. June 12, 10 a.m., Newton Senior Center Chamber Ensemble. June 15, 2 p.m., Kaleidoscope Chamber Ensemble performs works by Mozart, Prokofiev, Arnold, Schubert. 617-796-1360, newtonfreelibrary.net.
Sudbury: The Back Bay Ringers and Back Bay Carillon perform original handbell compositions and arrangements of classical and folk tunes June 7, 7:30 p.m., at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 16 Great Road. Donations. 617-688-5768, backbayringers.org.
JAZZ, POP, ROCK
Framingham: Firefly's, 235 Old Connecticut Path (Route 126). Performances 9 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Wednesdays at 8 p.m., open mike with Bruce Marshall. 508-820-3333.
Framingham: Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Road. Jazz jams Tuesdays, 8 p.m., $6. At the Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St.: May 30, 8 p.m., Cory Pesaturo, $15. May 31, 8 p.m., Cliff Henricksen Band, $15. June 7, 8 p.m., Fernando Holz Quintet. 508-405-ARTS, amazingthings.org. Framingham: The Mike Caruso Jazz Quintet performs May 30, 8 p.m., at First Parish Church's Scott Hall, 24 Vernon St. $15. Proceeds to benefit bone marrow transplant patients. mikecarusomusic.com.
Natick: The Center for Arts, 14 Summer St. May 31, 8 p.m., Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood, $20. 508-647-0097, natickarts.org.
Newton: The Newton Singers perform Broadway, folk and pop songs, and selections from the American song book June 11, 7 p.m., at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Free. 617-796-1360.
Sherborn: Sherborn Inn, Main Street. Jazz, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $10. June 3, Sticky Skillets. June 10, Wolverine Jazz Band. June 17, Blue Horizon Jazz Band. 508-655-9521, sherborninn.com.
Wellesley: A cappella concert featuring Boston Accent, Overboard and None of the Above on June 7, 8 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills, 309 Washington St. $12-$15. 617-314-6316, noneabove.org.
FOLK, WORLD MUSIC
Framingham: Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St. June 6, 8 p.m., Paul Rishell and Annie Raines. June 7, 11 a.m., Bob Bloom and Drumming About You. June 11, 7:30 p.m., Pine Leaf Boys, $20. June 13, 8 p.m., Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band, $15. June 14, 8 p.m., Brooks Williams, $16. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.
Hudson: Harvest Cafe, 40 Washington St. Third Saturday of the month, 1-3 p.m., songwriters circle with Lauren Passarelli. Wednesdays, open mike with Steve Howard. Performances Thursdays to Saturdays, 8-10 p.m., no cover. 978-567-0948, harvestcafeonline.com.
Natick: The Center for Arts, 14 Summer St. May 30, 8 p.m., Red Molly, $16. 508-647-0097, natickarts.org.
Sherborn: The Mertz Brothers perform May 31, 7:30 p.m., at Emily's Roadhouse, Peace Abbey, 2 North Main St. $10. 508-653-9421, peaceabbey.org.
DANCE
Framingham: Moving West Repertory Dance Theatre presents "New Works: PDQ Bach Times Two + Seven," June 6-7, 8 p.m., and June 8, 7 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, 140 Pearl St. Advance: $14, $12 children, students seniors; add $2 at the door. 508-875-5554, pacmetrowest.org.
Medway: Medway Contra Dance on the first Saturday each month, 7:30-10:30 p.m., at Christ Episcopal Church, 14 School St. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. $7, teenagers half-price, ages 12 and younger free. Next dance: June 7. 508-740-8508.
Needham: Great Plain Squares hosts square and round dancing Wednesdays at Carter Memorial United Methodist Church, 800 Highland Ave. Beginner square dance class 7-8:15 p.m., club level 8:15-10 p.m. Beginner round dance lessons 7-8:15 p.m. Singles welcome. $7. Chris Stacy calls first and third Wednesdays of each month, Bob Butler calls on second and fourth. 781-444-7258, greatplainsquares.org.
Watertown: Dance Friday. Barefoot dancing in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment Fridays, 8 p.m.-midnight, at Watertown School Administrative Building, 31 Marshall St. Sliding scale, $8-$12; teens $4; younger than 12 free with adult. 617-876-3050.
FAMILY
Framingham: Monthly Family Day at the Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave., features free admission, tours and activities June 1, noon-5 p.m. 508-620-0050.
Franklin: ArtBeat store's walk-in art camp meets Saturdays 3-6 p.m. at 9 Summer St. $12-$18 for supplies. June 7, lucky bamboo. June 14, paint a tie for dad. June 15, noon-5 p.m., dads paint for free. June 21, noon-4 p.m., Hawaiian luau. June 28, beaded votive. 781-646-2200, artbeatonline.com.
HAPPENINGS
Dover, Sherborn: Local entries in annual Massachusetts Gardens on Tour are open June 6-7, beginning at noon. $30. 508-359-9453, gcfm.org.
Dover: Powisset Farm grand opening June 8, 1 p.m., at 37 Powisset St., features farm animals, hiking trails, raffle, food sampling. Free. 508-785-0339, thetrustees.org.
Framingham: Gardeners Day at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, on June 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., features talks on container gardening, lawn alternatives, tree and shrub planting for urban gardeners; used book sale; plant advice table; native plant sale; tours. Rain or shine. 508-877-7630, newenglandwild.org.
Framingham: Celebrate Framingham on June 1, 1-5 p.m. downtown, features food, art, shopping, music, dramatic performances, children's activities. celebrateframingham.com.
Hudson: Audition workshop for teenagers and adults June 10, 7-9 p.m., at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. $15. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.
Hudson: Cellucci Park grand opening June 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., features ribbon-cutting, music, food booths, children's activities at 37 South St. Free. 978-568-9642.
Natick: Country Garden Tour features six private South Natick gardens June 12, 10 a.m., beginning at the Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot St. $30. Proceeds to the library and Natick Historical Society Museum. 508-653-6730, baconfreelibrary.org.
Needham: Spring Arts Festival features exhibitions, demonstrations, children's crafts, and performances May 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Needham Town Common. Performers include Needham High School Brass Ensemble, Melodious Funk, Longwood Opera, Charles River Ballet, Juliett Lloyd, October Rose, Kirk Family Band. 781-444-0646, needarts.org.
Newton: Marion Kofman hosts Art Lovers' Society gathering, featuring guest artists including Edna Hibel, May 30, 9:30 a.m.-noon, at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St. $20, $18 advance includes continental breakfast. 617-558-6480, lsjcc.org.
Waltham: New England Celebrates Israel @ 60 event June 1, 1-5 p.m., features children's activities, music, dance, Israeli crafts, teenage area at Gann Academy, 333 Forest St. Free. 617-457-8500, celebrateisrael.org.
EXHIBITIONS
Hudson: Works by Wayland artist Norman Law are on view through mid-June at Town Hall, 78 Main St. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.
Newton: Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. June 3-29, Nan Rumpf's "Works of the Imagination" and Ellen Wineberg's "A Thousand Words." Wineberg reception June 3, 7 p.m. Rumpf reception June 5, 7 p.m. 617-796-1360, newtonfreelibrary.net.
Wellesley: "Room Carving and the Human Nesting Project: Site Specific Installations" by Chris Nau and Douglas Weathersby is on view through Dec. 5 in main entry lounge at Babson College's Map Hill Residence Hall. babson.edu.
Wellesley: "Leeks and Chains," photographs by Wally Gilbert, on view through May 30 at Khaki Gallery, 9 Crest Road. 781-237-1095, khakigallery.net.
Westborough: "Visions of Trees," photographs by Jeanine Vitale, on view through June 2 at Westboro Gallery, 8 West Main St. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 508-870-0110, westborogallery.com.
Westborough: "Reflections and Illuminations: Stained Glass and Kiln-formed Art Glass by Kathy Blackmer" is on view through July 29 at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St. 508-870-0110, westborogallery.com.
FILM
Framingham: Indie Film Night, a showcase for local filmmakers, is held on the third Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Road. $7. Entries being accepted for June 18. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.
Newton: Nordic Film Series features monthly free screenings on first Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St. June 5, "Babette's Feast" (1987). 781-893-3794.
LITERARY/SPOKEN WORD
Newton: Free events at Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. June 4, 7:15 p.m., Contemporary Books Group discusses "The Space Between Us" by Thrity Umrigar. June 9, 7:30 p.m., Short Story Group discusses Tim Gautreaux's "Welding With Children" and Chekhov's "The Bishop." June 10, 7:15 p.m., Great Books Group discusses selections from James Joyce. 617-796-1360.
Waltham: Authors Jennifer Haigh ("Baker Towers") and Jon Papernick ("Who By Fire, Who By Blood") appear June 3, 7 p.m., at the Waltham Public Library, Main Street. Free. 781-314-3425, ext. 2.
Wellesley: Free author events at Wellesley Booksmith, 82 Central St. May 31, 2 p.m., Marissa Doyle on "Bewitching Season." 781-431-1160, wellesleybooksmith.com.
Wellesley: Sandra Gulland, author of "Mistress of the Sun," appears June 6, 2 p.m., in the Tea with the Author Series at Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. Free, reservations requested. 781-431-1160.
LECTURES
Newton: Free events at Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. June 2, 7:30 p.m., Chris Roerden on "How to Get Your Manuscript Read and Accepted." June 7, 9:30 a.m., "Improving Brain Health and Reducing Your Risk Factors for Memory Loss." June 10, 7:30 p.m., Joshua Rubenstein on "The Unknown Black Book: The Holocaust in the German-Occupied Soviet Territories." 617-796-1360, newtonfreelibrary.net.
NATURE
Framingham: Garden in the Woods, featuring 1,500 native plant species and cultivars, 180 Hemenway Road. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekday tours, 10 a.m.; weekends, 2 p.m. $8, $6 students and seniors, $4 ages 3-18. 508-877-7630, www.newfs.org.
Lincoln: Massachusetts Audubon Society's Drumlin Farm on Route 117 consists of 180 acres of pastures, fields, and woodlands. New England farm animals are housed in barns, and exhibits of wildlife are featured. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $6; ages 3 to 12 and seniors $4; younger than 3 free. 781-259-9807, massaudubon.org/drumlin.
Natick: Massachusetts Audubon Society's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary off Route 16 has 9 miles of walking trails through more than 600 acres of forest, field, and brook, including a boardwalk through Indian Brook marsh. Open dawn to dusk Tuesday-Sunday. Nature Center hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $4; ages 3-12, seniors $3. May 31, 8-10 p.m., Birding Great Meadows. June 14, 11:30 a.m., Father's Day Canoe and Breakfast. June 14, 7-8:30 p.m., Songs and Adventures with Thrushes. June 18, 7-9 a.m., Birding Great Meadows. June 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Butterflies Around Town. June 22, 1-4:30 p.m., Canoe on the Concord. 508-655-2296, massaudubon.org/broadmoor.
Norfolk: Massachusetts Audubon Society's Stony Brook Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary on North Street covers 241 acres. A nature trail bounded by fields, wetlands, and ponds leads to a boardwalk over a marsh. Sanctuary hours: dawn to dusk. Nature Center hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3, children $2. Events: May 31, 10 a.m.-noon, free fishing clinic. 508-528-3140, massaudubon.org/stonybrook.
MUSEUMS Framingham: Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave. Through Aug. 3: "Ana Maria Pacheco: Dark Night of the Soul." Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. $5, students and seniors $4, younger than 12 free. 508-620-0050.
Newton: McMullen Museum of Art, in Boston College's Devlin Hall, 140 Commonwealth Ave. Through June 8, "Tree of Paradise: Jewish Mosaics from the Roman Empire." The museum is open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Free. 617-552-8100, bc.edu/artmuseum.
Newton: Newton History Museum at the Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St. Ongoing exhibitions include "Hyphenated-Origins: Going Beyond the Labels," "Journey of Grace: Retrospective Exhibit on Myrtle Baptist Church," "Four-Legged Newton," "Seeking Freedom in 19th-century America," "Picturing Children," "Historic Burying Grounds," and Newton History Gallery. New exhibition: "All Newton Music School: In Tune with the Community." Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 2-5 p.m. $5, $3 for seniors and children. 617-796-1450.
Waltham: Waltham Museum, 25 Lexington St. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. $4, $2 seniors and children. 781-893-9020.
Waltham: Gore Place, 52 Gore St. Tours of the 1806 mansion Monday-Friday, 1 p.m. House features marble floors, period furnishings, spiral staircase, oval drawing room; 45-acre estate has heirloom gardens, rolling lawns, farm with heritage animal breeds. Grounds open daily, dawn to dusk. Tour admission $10, ages 5-12 $5. 781-894-2798, goreplace.org.
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