Bay Colony Brass presents “An Evening of Firsts”

Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “An Evening of Firsts.” The free, family-friendly concert features English composer Gustav Holst’s “First Suite in E-Flat for Military Band” arranged for brass ensemble. The concert also includes Philip Sparke’s “Pantomime” for solo euphonium, Brian Balmages’ “Symphony No.1 for Brass,” and “From Heaven Shall It Come Down Upon Thee Until Thou be Destroyed” for brass ensemble by Boston-based composer Jason Huffman. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. &nbsp; FREE ADMISSION Parking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. Access for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway&nbsp;or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary. Learn more about Bay Colony Brass at <a href="about:blank">www.baycolonybrass.org</a>.

Second Church in Newton

Bay Colony Brass and Merrimack Valley Ringers presents “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass and Bells”

Bay Colony Brass and Merrimack Valley Ringers join forces in a free, family-friendly concert of Christmas favorites ranging from Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival” to modern arrangements of traditional carols and “Christmas Toons” by Emmy Award-winning composer Anthony DiLorenzo. The concert features an audience sing-along. &nbsp; Free parking is available behind the church and in the lot off Summer Street. Easy access for all to the sanctuary is available via a ramp on Summer Street. Learn more about Bay Colony Brass at <a href="about:blank">www.baycolonybrass.org</a>.

St. Charles Borromeo Church

Bay Colony Brass presents “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass”

Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass.” The free, family-friendly concert of Christmas favorites ranges from Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival” to modern arrangements of traditional carols and “Christmas Toons” by Emmy Award-winning composer Anthony DiLorenzo. The concert features an audience sing-along. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton.   FREE ADMISSION Parking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. Access for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary.

Bay Colony Brass presents “Salute to Service: Honoring our Veterans”

Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free concert in honor of Veterans Day, featuring Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and John Williams’ “Hymn to the Fallen.” Through generous grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Newton Cultural Council, and other local cultural councils, the inaugural class of high school musicians in the Bay Colony Brass Youth Program will be featured in the performance. &nbsp; FREE ADMISSION Parking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. Access for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway&nbsp;or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary. Learn more about Bay Colony Brass at <a href="about:blank">www.baycolonybrass.org</a>.

Bay Colony Brass presents “Prokofiev, Penderecki, and Puccini”

Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free concert featuring a suite from Sergei Prokofiev’s stunning ballet score from “Romeo and Juliet” to Krzysztof&nbsp;Penderecki’s “Danziger Fanfare” and music from Giacomo Puccini’s tragic opera, “Tosca.” The program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. &nbsp; FREE ADMISSION Parking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. Access for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway&nbsp;or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary. Learn more about Bay Colony Brass at <a href="about:blank">www.baycolonybrass.org</a>

First Unitarian Society in Newton

Bay Colony Brass presents A Bay Colony Christmas

Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free, family-friendly concert of Christmas favorites ranging from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” to modern favorites. The concert features an audience sing-along. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. &nbsp; FREE ADMISSION Parking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. Access for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway&nbsp;or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary.

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

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S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

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Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

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S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.