Featured Events in Newton in February 2025 (June Updated)

Our experienced and Archery GB qualified coaches will teach you the basics of recurve archery as well as giving you a chance to learn about other types of archery. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of competence that will allow you to join an archery club if you wish to take up the great sport of archery. Please note this course is over two Sundays (9th February and 16th February 10am to 3pm). Please ensure you can attend both days to complete the course. Information Source: Tenzone Bowmen | eventbrite

Words Beats & Life present THE COMBINE The Combine is an all ages, DMV wide annual decathlon of specific wordsmithing and performance events giving participants the chance to test their skills in various areas such as writing, freestyle ability and public speaking which will be evaluated by peers, mentors and coaches. Events will allow contenders to not only accumulate cash prizes & points, but to showcase talent, and build community. OFFICIAL WEBSITE wblinc.org/combine DATE Saturday, February 15th 2025 DOORS @ 11:00am COMPETITIONS START @ 12:00pm (Schedule below) COMPETITOR REGISTRATION FEE: $ 20 per event (slots are limited) TO REGISTER: select the free registration ticket at checkout and add-on each competition you want to compete in. Each event has a $20 fee to compete. PRELIMINARIES LOCATION Words Beats & Life Headquarters at 1525 Newton Street, NW, WDC 20010 (inside St Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church) ALL PRELIM EVENTS WILL BE IN THE AUDITORIUM ALL STAR FINALS LOCATION Saturday April 5th at the Woolly Mammoth Theater 641 D St NW, WDC 20004 @ 8pm CLICK FOR TICKETS TO ALL STAR FINALS SPONSORED BY : National Endowment Of The Arts, DC Commission On The Arts & Humanities, Humanities DC and Eaton DC - --------------------------------------- Age Categories - ALL EVENTS ARE ALL AGES Information Source: Words Beats & Life | eventbrite

Get ready for the biggest little wrestling event of the year! The Midget-Wrestling * All Stars are coming to town: these pint-sized powerhouses pack a punch! Watch as these mighty midgets, tiny titans, and wee warriors take to the ring and battle it out for the championship title! This is an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see some of the world's most talented wrestlers in action.Whether you're a fan of high-flying moves or low-brow humor, this event has something for everyone. It's a little person wresting extravaganza that will leave you feeling larger than life! So, what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now: The window of opportunity is shrinking, as these events sell out every time! 🥊 Watch a trailer video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/8m-ilMswmBo Information Source: Little Mania Midget Wrestling | eventbrite

Stage Sprouts: Afterschool Theatre Program Come join us at the Dexter Southfield School for an exciting and fun-filled theatre program designed for young aspiring actors and actresses! Our afterschool program offers kids ages 5-11 the opportunity to learn about acting, improv, stage presence, and more in a supportive and creative environment. Let your child's creativity blossom on stage with Stage Sprouts! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to nurture their love for the performing arts as they work to create a staged production to share with an audience. The program will meet every Thursday for 8 weeks from 3:45pm-5:45pm in the Gui Building on the Dexter Southfield campus. Registration is open to students ages 5-11. Class Dates: February 27th March 6th March 27th April 3rd April 10th April 17th April 24th May 1st Join us for a performance on May 1st @ 5pm In FISKE HALL MEET THE DIRECTORS Janet PetitBon is the Head of the Theatre program at Dexter Southfield. She is part of the Performing Arts faculty in all three divisions and the Chair of the Middle School Arts Department. Additionally, each year Janet is the director of both Upper School productions as well as the middle school spring musical. She is the Theatre Director for the Dexter Southfield Summer Musical Theatre camp and the Owner of One Strong Voice Productions. Elizabeth Garfield serves as the Lower School Theatre Faculty at Dexter Southfield. Passionate about arts education, she enjoys teaching students from elementary to university level. In Spring 2021, she was honored with the Graduate Student Teaching Award at Purdue University, where she earned her MFA in Acting. Information Source: eventbrite

Join New Art Center and our Guest Artist Jane Kim-Testa for a celebration of Lunar New Year! This year is the year of the Blue Snake in the Korean calendar, or Wood Snake in the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Blue Snake is a year for wisdom, intuition, creativity, and personal growth! Art educators will lead participants through different make-and-take activities: origami snake, Korean kite coloring, lucky pouches, and Chinese calligraphy (featuring a demonstration by Ren Li Song). Performances include: Music by the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association's (GBCCA) music ensemble, at 1:30pm. More performances to be announced soon! This event is FREE for all, thanks to our sponsors. ATTENDANCET he event is free and open to the public. The event is from 12 to 4 PM. Doors open 15 minutes beforehand. We will be photographing this event and by registering, you agree that there is a possibility you may be photographed and the resulting images used for marketing purposes (in email, social media, print, and on our website). ACCESSIBILITYT he Main Gallery can be accessed via a ramp that connects to the sidewalk on Washington Park. There is an accessible bathroom in the Main Gallery. The Main Gallery connects to other parts of the New Art Center via stairs. We will be broadcasting performances held in the Main Gallery to our other large room, where additional programming will be happening. Any questions about accessibility, please call 617-964-3424. PROGRAM SCHEDULE1 1:45 am Doors Open to Public 1:30 pm: Performance by GBCCA Chinese Music Ensemble (Main Gallery) 2:00 pm: Demonstration by calligrapher Ren Li Song (ELVAS classroom) 12:00 - 4:00 pm: Art-making in ELVAS classroom Stay tuned for more performers! FUNDERSThis event is partially supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the Newton Cultural Council. Information Source: New Art Center | eventbrite

The 2025 Art in the Loop Project: Wonder call for visual & performing artists is now available. Visual artists working in two or three dimensions, as well as social practice, are encouraged to apply. Performing artists working in dance, song or poetry, as well as social practice, are encouraged to apply. Please join us on February 6, at 6:00 pm for an information session at the InterUrban ArtHouse. Read the full call for Visual Artists HERE. Read the full call for Performing Artists HERE The application requires a written description of your proposal and a short narrative about your goals for public engagement. Stipends will range from $750-$2,500 depending on the category. The deadline for submissions is February 17 at 11:59 pm CST. Applications must be made online via the application portal. Questions may be directed to Art in the Loop Visual Arts Director, Neesha Edwards, neesha_edwards@yahoo.com, Art in the Loop Performing Arts Director, Jade Osborne, jadeosborneart@gmail.com or Executive Director, Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org. Information Source: Art in the Loop Foundation | eventbrite

Welcome to the Micro Wrestling All-Stars: The Biggest Little Showdown! Get ready for a night of action-packed entertainment as these pint-sized wrestlers battle it out in the ring. Join us on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at 7:30 PM at the American Legion Nonantum Post 440for a show you won't forget! Ages 16+ Information Source: Tristan David Events LLC | eventbrite

RINGSIDE, VIP & General Seating Available! 💪👊🔥 Come out for this LIVE midget wrestling event! Come out for our Midget Wrestling event! This show features all of your favorite midget wrestlers. Come early to pre-game and see the stars of Midgets With Attitude while they prep for their big debut. Get in on the action with RING SIDE seats these guys are fast and will have you laughing until you pee in your pants! You've never seen a show like this, come join us for a truly unique experience. LIMITED ONLINE TICKETS AVAILABLE! Come early, settle in to your seats and have some drinks! Information Source: Midget Mayhem Wrestling & Brawling LIVE | eventbrite

Artigianato e Sostenibilità: Inizia Il Viaggio Formativo di Zerolab Academy Sei pronto per immergerti nell'affascinante mondo dell'artigianato sostenibile? Sabato 22 Febbraio 2025, alle ore 09:30 non perderdi il secondo appuntamento del nostro workshop sulla Tote Bag! L'evento si svolgerà presso il laboratorio di Zerolab in Via Isaac Newton 104, 50018 Scandicci dove i nostri partecipanti impareranno a realizzare una Tote Bag utilizzando pelle di scarto. Sarà un'opportunità straordinaria per scoprire le nuove tendenze nell'artigianato sostenibile e apprendere le tecniche che permettono di creare prodotti unici e rispettosi dell'ambiente. Il tutto, seguiti da maestri artigiani ed esperti nel settore della pelletteria che condivideranno le loro conoscenze e esperienze, offrendo spunti interessanti per chiunque sia appassionato di artigianato e desideri approfondire l'aspetto della sostenibilità. Preparati a vivere un'esperienza straordinaria all' Artigianato e Sostenibilità: Inizia Il Viaggio Formativo di Zerolab Academy ! Ti aspettiamo! Cosa è Zerolab Academy? ⚒️ Zerolab Academy rappresenta un'eccellenza nel panorama formativo per tutti coloro che aspirano a diventare artigiani professionisti nel settore della pelletteria. Immergendoti nel nostro corso, avrai l'opportunità unica di apprendere i segreti e le tecniche dell'alta artigianalità direttamente dai maestri del mestiere. Il percorso inizia con la realizzazione della Tote Bag , un progetto che permette di affinare le competenze base e di comprendere l'importanza del design nel processo creativo. Questo workshop sarà l'occasione per presentare in anteprima il programma dettagliato delle successive tre giornate, durante le quali i partecipanti saranno coinvolti nella creazione di borse di complessità crescente. Ogni appuntamento sarà una progressione naturale, partendo da modelli più semplici fino ad arrivare a creazioni che richiedono una maggiore maestria e precisione. Questa progressione didattica è pensata per permettere agli studenti di sviluppare in modo graduale tutte le abilità necessarie per lavorare i materiali più pregiati e realizzare prodotti finiti che siano sinonimo di qualità e raffinatezza. La nostra Academy non si limita a trasmettere tecniche e metodi, ma vuole anche ispirare una nuova generazione di artigiani capaci di interpretare la tradizione in chiave contemporanea, unendo il rispetto per il passato alla visione innovativa che il mercato moderno richiede. In Zerolab Academy crediamo fortemente nel valore dell'apprendimento pratico: ogni studente avrà la possibilità di lavorare a contatto diretto con i materiali e sotto la guida esperta dei nostri insegnanti, per assicurare un'esperienza formativa completa e immersiva. Iscriviti ora e inizia il tuo viaggio per diventare un artigiano professionista, capace di dare vita a creazioni che raccontano storie di eccellenza e passione artigianale. Information Source: Zerolab | eventbrite

Artigianato e Sostenibilità: Prosegue Il Viaggio Formativo di Zerolab Academy con la #3 Puntata Dopo lo straordinario successo dello scorso appuntamento, siamo pronti ad aprire le porte alla prossima tappa della Zerolab Academy. Ti aspettiamo Sabato 22 Febbraio 2025 dalle ore 09:30, per un'esperienza senza precedenti all'insegna dell'upcycling e della creatività! L'evento, che si terrà presso la nostra sede in Via Isaac Newton 104 a Scandicci, sarà un'opportunità unica per esplorare i nuovi orizzonti dell'artigianato sostenibile sotto la guida esperta dei nostri mestri artigiani, pronti a svelarti segreti e tecniche del mestiere. Durante il corso avrai infatti non solo la possibilità di apprendere preziose conoscenze teoriche nella lavorazione della pelle ma anche e soprattutto di applicare le competenze acquisite imparando a realizzare una borsa a secchiello con le tue stesse mani! La giornata sarà ricca di momenti interattivi, tra sessioni di approfondimento teorico su vari aspetti dell'artigianato e momenti di creatività pratica. Sarà un'esperienza coinvolgente per tutti i partecipanti che porteranno a casa non solo una borsetta a secchiello unica e personalizzata, ma anche nuove abilità artigianali che dureranno per sempre. Siamo pronti a guidarti in un viaggio di creatività sostenibile, dove l'apprendimento avviene attraverso la condivisione di idee, l'interazione e la collaborazione. Il nostro impegno va oltre il design e mira ad ispirare una nuova generazione di talenti, capace di coniugare la maestria artigianale con l'audacia dell'innovazione, verso un mercato e un futuro più sostenibili. Preparati ad immergerti in un universo di innovazione e a diventare un artigiano professionista! Acquista ora i tuoi biglietti e unisciti a noi per un futuro più sostenibile! Information Source: Zerolab | eventbrite

Experience the thrill of dance at the upcoming Dance Class Test in Auckland. Hosted at the renowned Better Late Studios on 111 Newton Road, this event is set to take place on February 25, 2025. Join fellow dance enthusiasts for a day filled with rhythm and movement, starting at NZ$16.81 per ticket. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your skills and passion for dance in a vibrant and supportive environment. Mark your calendars and get ready to step into the world of dance at Dance Class Test.