Things to do in Newton, MA

7 PM – 8 PM·Hummingbird Books, 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 · Newton

Carla Vass discusses her novel The Rally with Emily Everett at Hummingbird Books, 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill; tickets on sale now.

5 PM – 6:30 PM·Gasson Hall, Gasson Hall, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 · Newton

Panel discussion featuring David Crary, Melissa Deckman, Michele Dunne, moderated by David T. Buckley, exploring religion’s role in the 2026 midterms.

7 PM – 8 PM·Newton Free Library, Room A

Disability Dialogues Conversation Group hosts a monthly discussion on disability joy and stand‑up comedy in Newton Free Library, Room A, for ages 18 and up.

4:30 PM – 6 PM·Stokes Hall, Boston College, 307 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA · Newton

Bill Kane presents a 30‑minute real‑estate overview at Stokes Hall, followed by a moderated discussion with Patrick Ryan; open to Boston College students, faculty, and staff.

7 PM – 8 PM·Hummingbird Books, 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 · Newton

Cole Brauer discusses her new book First Light, recounting her 130‑day solo circumnavigation, at Hummingbird Books in Chestnut Hill.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Newton Free Library, Teen Area

Anime screenings, series discussions, and Japanese snacks in the Newton Free Library Teen Area for ages 9–18.

Burns Library, 89 College Road, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA · Newton

Contemporary art exhibition exploring empathy at Burns Library, part of the Catholic Universities Art Triennial series commissioned by the Holy See.

7 PM – 8:30 PM·Newton Free Library, Room B

Wednesday Write Night (Newton Free Library, Room B) — Writers gather for a relaxed hour of community writing with optional timed sprints and prompts, ages 18+.

7 PM – 8 PM·Druker Auditorium · Newton

Make spooky perler beads while watching The Nightmare Before Christmas at Druker Auditorium, materials provided; registration required, ages 18 and up.

9 AM – 10 AM·The Street Chestnut Hill · Newton

Down Under School of Yoga leads an hour of yoga with Bella DeMarco on The Green, meeting in front of Shake Shack and lululemon, with Ellie Fund donations.