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1 event, -  EVENT: Friends Program: Behind the Scenes at NOVA: Stories from America’s Longest Running Science Documentary Series DATE/TIME: Sunday, March 1, 2:00—3:30 PM LOCATION: Needham Free Public Library, 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494 Registration is required. DESCRIPTION: Join the Friends of the Needham Public Library for a behind-the-scenes conversation with NOVA Co-Executive Producer Chris Schmidt […] | 0 events, | 2 events, -  EVENT: Blood Drive DATE/TIME: Tuesday, March 3, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Tenacre’s Wells Playhouse, 78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley SIGN UP: Walk-ins welcome; or call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS; or DESCRIPTION: Co-sponsored by the American Red Cross, the blood drive is open to the public. Appointments can be made, and walk-ins […] -  Global Film Series: A Real Pain Written & Directed by Jesse Eisenberg Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 P.M. — Carling-Sorenson Theater This 2024 comedy-drama stars writer and director Jesse Eisenberg along with Kieran Culkin as mismatched cousins who reunite for a Jewish heritage tour through Poland in honor of their late grandmother. Their old tensions resurface […] | 1 event, - On March 4 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, student members of MassBay's Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society will be hosting a Stem Cell Donation event. In collaboration with the National Marrow Donor Program Donor Registry, this event will feature a self-administered cheek swab. It's an opportunity for individuals to get involved in a […] | 2 events, - The Babson Women in Business's Women Entrepreneurship Summit is scheduled to take place on March 7, 9am-5pm at Knight Auditorium on the Babson campus. Tickets are available to students, faculty/staff, and the general public. Expand your reach (and support local news) by advertising on Swellesley. - DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 5, 6pm-9pm LOCATION: Italo American Educational Club, 75 Pleasant StreetWellesley, MA | 4 events, - A blood drive will be held at MassBay Community College in Wellesley (50 Oakland St.) on March 6 from 8:30am-2:30pm. Schedule an appointment online or call 617-355-6677 Sign up for Swellesley's free weekday email newsletter - The Wellesley High School Acastock concert will feature Wellesley High School's Renegade A Cappella, A Cappella Anonymous, Ladies First A Cappella, and Inchordination in addition to special guests, professional a cappella group Ball in the House. Friday- March 6 in the WHS Katherine L. Babson Jr. Auditorium. Tickets available. -  EVENT: Author's talk DATE: Monday, April 6 TIME: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. DESCRIPTION: Join bestselling author and marathon veteran Paul Clerici for an engaging look at the 130-year history of the Boston Marathon. With deep institutional knowledge, rich storytelling, and first-hand experience running the race 23 times, […] | 4 events, EVENT: Maple Sugaring with Lands Sake Farm DATE/TIME: Saturday, March 7th, 10:30am - 11:15am LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. REGISTRATION required DESCRIPTION: Join farmers from Land’s Sake Farm to learn about the local tradition of turning maple sap into maple syrup. This program includes a maple sugaring themed storytime, opportunities to touch and […] - - The Wellesley Hills Congregational Church is pleased to present Paul Jacobs, a Grammy Award-winning organist, and chair of Julliard's organ department, for a concert including four works by Bach (the Sinfonia from Cantata 29, the Trio Sonata in E Minor, the Arioso from Cantata 156, and the sublime Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543, as well […] - Join members of the Wellesley College Jazz and World Music Performance Faculty as they present Global Grooves: A World of Sound. This concert to be held on March 7, 7pm at the Jewett Arts Center on Wellesley College's campus will include musical stops in Brazil, Beijing, Boston, Haiti, Macedonia, and more, featuring original compositions and re-imagined traditional […] |
3 events, - Join Women in World Jazz for an inspiring concert celebrating women composers from across the globe at Wellesley Free Library, 2-4pm on March 8. This all-ages program features dynamic performances of music written by women—past and present—from a wide range of cultures and traditions. From the soulful sounds of American blues and jazz to the […] - Note: Location changed to MassBay Community College – Wellesley Hills Campus Atrium, 2nd Floor 50 Oakland Street Wellesley Register for event Expand your reach by advertising on Swellesley - Castle of our Skins is a Black arts institution dedicated to fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music. In classrooms, concert halls, and beyond, Castle of our Skins invites Black heritage and culture exploration, spotlighting both unsung and celebrated figures of past and present. The Wellesley College Concert Series is proud to host Castle […] | 2 events, - The revolutionary spirit of women artists continues to redefine what art can be—and who gets to create it. From the neoclassical elegance of Angelica Kauffman’s mythological scenes to Yayoi Kusama’s mesmerizing infinity rooms, women artists have long challenged expectations and transformed our understanding of space, identity, and creativity. This program on March 10 at Wellesley […] -  Film Screening: Bad River Written & Directed by Mary Mazzio Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 P.M. — Carling-Sorenson Theater Narrated by Quannah ChasingHorse and Academy-Award nominee, Edward Norton; and produced by Grant Hill and Allison Abner, BAD RIVER is a new documentary chronicling the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band’s fight for sovereignty. The story unfolds through shocking […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 3 events, -  Sign up to speak with Wellesley Select Board member Kenny Largess on Friday, March 13 between noon and 1:30 p.m. Both in-person (Upper Conference Room #330 at Town Hall) and Zoom appointments are available. Ask questions, give input, and share comments about Town operations, economic development, housing, and other issues. Email Kenny directly at klargess@wellesleyma.gov to request […] - Wellesley High School Dramatic Arts Company presents its Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild One-Act entry, "Fire in the Hole" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Schenkkan (from "The Kentucky Cycle"). It focuses on the conflicts in a 1920’s coal-mining town. 2026 METG Preliminary Round is at Wellesley High School on Saturday, February 28 and we take the […] -  There will be a benefit performance of “Fire in the Hole” at Wellesley High School on Friday March 13 at 7pm. Donations will help defray costs for the WHS thespians to attend the semi-finals of the METG High School Drama Festival. | 5 events, -  EVENT: Maple Magic Pancake Breakfast DATE/TIME: Saturday March 14th, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM LOCATION: Memorial School, 107 Eliot St., Natick DESCRIPTION: Its the sweetest time of the year! A longstanding tradition, we celebrate the Maple Sugaring season each year with a pancake breakfast held at Memorial School. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, coffee, and of course, […] -  The National Charity League (NCL) is hosting a food drive in conjunction with Roche Bros., Wellesley: March 14 (weather dependent) 9 a.m. - 3.p.m. Purchase any wish list items and drop them off with the NCL volunteers on your way out -  Back for the 18th year is Needham Art in Bloom, a collaboration between the Temple Beth Shalom Garden Club (TBSGC) and Needham High School Fine Arts Department. Inspired by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston’s annual event, TBSGC members create floral arrangements interpreting artwork by Needham High School students. This free exhibit features 50 mixed-media student artworks paired […] -  This March, come explore the world of reptiles at Bierman Autism Centers, a sensory-safe environment in Needham. This free event is tailored for children with autism. Date: Saturday, March 14 Time: 10 am – 12 pm Location: Bierman Autism Centers – Needham, 145 Rosemary St., Ste. A, Needham, MA 02494 Event Highlights: Reptile […] Free -  Get a personal tour of Tom Doran‘s Ease Your Eyes art installation at TCAN March 14, 12-1pm. His art is on display for the month of March. Free | |
1 event, -  Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. Presented in partnership with the Wellesley Historical Society Join historian Jeffrey Boutwell for a compelling look at the life and legacy of George S. Boutwell, a Massachusetts statesman whose career spanned some of the most pivotal decades in American history. […] | 1 event, - St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Wellesley (79 Denton Rd.) is hosting a cello recital on Monday, March 16, at 7pm with Boston Symphony Orchestra cellist Roric Cunningham and Wellesley College pianist and professor Jenny Tang. This concert is free and open to the public, and will last about I hour. Please send tips, photos, ideas […] | 1 event, - Checks Payable to Kiwanis Club of Wellesley Mail to Kiwanis Club of Wellesley C/O 5 Halsey Avenue Wellesley MA 02482 Questions: wellesleykiwanis@gmail.com | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, Featured - Featured SPONSORED CONTENT: Hi, and welcome to the Center for Interfaith Collaboration's first solo event of 2026! For our faith communities to collaborate authentically and in good-faith, we first have to develop relationships of trust, humor, and effective communication across difference. What better way to do that than the intergenerational and intercultural game of PICKLEBALL! (And […] | 5 events, -  EVENT: Wild About Balloons Magic Show DATE/TIME: Saturday, March 21, 9am-10am LOCATION: Fay's Primary School, 23 Middle Road, Southborough DESCRIPTION: An exciting morning featuring a balloon magic show by Jungle Jim of Boston! This high-energy performance will keep kids captivated and engaged from beginning to end. With a mix of storytelling, magic, interactive play, and […] -  EVENT: Repair Café Event DATE/TIME: Saturday March 21st from 9:00 AM to Noon LOCATION: Wellesley Recreation Center, Room 008, 90 Washington St. REGISTER on the Rotary Club of Wellesley’s website. DESCRIPTION: Repair Cafés are free meeting places and they’re all about repairing things (together). At the Repair Café event, you’ll find tools and materials to help you […] -  DATE: March 21 TIME: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. DESCRIPTION: Are you fascinated by the grandeur of Newport’s so-called “summer cottages”? Curious about the fashion and lifestyle of those privileged enough to spend their summers in these opulent homes? Join us for a captivating journey through time as […] |
3 events, -  EVENT: WSA program, “Who is Your Muse?" DATE/TIME: Sunday March 22 at 1:30pm LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. DESCRIPTION: Awards reception for the WSA’s exhibition “Inspired By.” The judge for this show is artist Katherine Miller. The awards announcement will be followed by a panel discussion, “Who’s Your Muse?” with WSA members Darryl Abbey, John […] -  EVENT: Wellesley Symphony Orchestra concert, "Women Compose" DATE/TIME: Sunday, March 22, 2pm LOCATION: This concert will be at the Wellesley High School Auditorium, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA TICKETS here DESCRIPTION: Daphne Lee, winner of the 2025 Michael H. Welles Young Soloist Competition, performs the 3rd Movement of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto Kati Agócs - Shenanigan […] -  Join us on Sunday, March 22, 3pm-4:40pm, via Zoom, for a discussion with Katherine Levine Einstein, Associate Professor of Political Science at Boston University, on the effectiveness of MBTA Communities zoning. Click here to register. | 2 events, - Wellesley Theatre Project hopes you'll join them on Saturday, May 30 at 6PM at the annual Teal Tie Affair for performances from the past season, silent and live auctions, and more. Fun for the whole family. Cocktail Attire With A Teal Twist at Len Green Recreation complex at Babson College. All proceeds from this evening […] - Community Health: What’s next for Wellesley?An open conversation about the health needs of Wellesley residents. Guests will: *Discuss results. *Provide feedback. *Help plan for Opioid Abatement Fund programs. When: March 23, 2026Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM Where: Wellesley Police station, 485 Washington St. Light refreshments will be served. Sign up for Swellesley's free weekday email newsletter | 1 event, - Join author Susan Mara Bregman as she shares the stories behind New England’s most beloved treats—from Necco Wafers and Junior Mints to whoopie pies, Fluffernutters, and more. Her new book, New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons, and Whoopie Pies (The History Press, 2025), uncovers the rich and nostalgic history of the region’s candy, confections, and desserts. […] | 1 event, -  Attend Wellesley Select Board office hours with Beth Sullivan Woods on March 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom. Email Beth directly to request a 15-minute appointment. You'll receive a reply confirming your time and the Zoom link. Select Board office hours are open to everyone in the community. Ask questions, give input, and share […] | 4 events, - Experience the unique fusion of tradition and innovation as cutting-edge klezmer clarinetist Glenn Dickson joins forces with electronic musician and Boston rock veteran Bob Familiar. March 26, 1pm, Jewett Art Center, Wellesley College Campus. This event is free and open to the public. Wellesley College Events Listing Sign up for Swellesley's free weekday email newsletter - Wellesley Middle School is proud to present its winter musical, "Footloose!" Based on the famous movie, this musical is packed with hit songs that are sure to get you dancing. Tickets are $10 for everyone at http://wellesleyps.org/performingarts. The performance takes place at the middle school auditorium. Thursday, 3/26 at 4:30pm (Big City Cast) Friday 3/27 […] -  EVENT: Art Wellesley, Artists Reception RECEPTION DATE/TIME: March 26, 6pm-8pm RECEPTION: free, but registration is required. EXHIBIT runs March 26 - April 11, Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm LOCATION: Wellesley History and Exhibit Center, 323 Washington St. JURORS: David Teng Olsen and Samara Pearlstein -  EVENT: Community Book Read DATE: Thursday, March 26, 2026 TIME: 6:30 PM 9:00 PM LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library - Wakelin Room, 530 Washington Street DESCRIPTION: Join the World of Wellesley for our 2026 Community Book Read, featuring Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas. REGISTER here DESCRIPTION: Jose Antonio Vargas was sent […] | 3 events, 2026 Spring Quilt Show Quinobequin's quilt show is held every two years in the Spring.Our members from Wellesley, Needham, Newton, and surrounding towns will be exhibiting over 100 beautiful quilts. In 2026 our Twentieth Quilt Show will take place: Friday March 27 & Saturday March 28, 2026 Open 10 am - 5 pm both days; […] $10 -  EVENT: The Clever Hand Gallery, an artisans’ cooperative, is presenting “Starry Nights,” an imaginative exhibition inspired by Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. DATE: Friday March 27, 4pm-6pm, for artists' reception ADDITIONAL DATES: Exhibit run March 24 - April 12 LOCATION: Clever Hand Gallery, 52 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02482 DESCRIPTION: The show features original interpretations […] - Wellesley Middle School is proud to present its winter musical, "Footloose!" Based on the famous movie, this musical is packed with hit songs that are sure to get you dancing. Tickets are $10 for everyone at http://wellesleyps.org/performingarts. The performance takes place at the middle school auditorium. Thursday, 3/26 at 4:30pm (Big City Cast) Friday 3/27 […] | 9 events, -  The Easter Bunny is Coming March 28! DATE/TIME: March 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am LOCATION: Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington St. DESCRIPTION: HOP ON OVER to the annual Easter Egg Hunt! Activities for kids of all ages and refreshments for the whole family. Enjoy breakfast, cute baby animals, crafts, Easter Bunny visits, and of course […] -  The Annual Spring Thaw Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 28, at Warren Park (90 Washington St.) Walkers to 3 yrs: 10am Start 4-6 yrs: 10:20am Start Bring your basket to collect your eggs, and get your picture with the big (and not scary) Easter Bunny. No registration needed for this event! Please […] 2026 Spring Quilt Show Quinobequin's quilt show is held every two years in the Spring.Our members from Wellesley, Needham, Newton, and surrounding towns will be exhibiting over 100 beautiful quilts. In 2026 our Twentieth Quilt Show will take place: Friday March 27 & Saturday March 28, 2026 Open 10 am - 5 pm both days; […] $10 -  Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Location: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. Audience: All Ages Register required here DESCRIPTION: Celebrate Women’s History Month with our show We Can Do It: A Celebration of Women’s History. This is the perfect show to inform and inspire audiences – girls and boys alike! An […] - A rally billed as part of a nationwide day of peaceful demonstrations will take place on Saturday, March 28, from 11am to 12:30pm at Town Hall Green, 525 Washington St., Wellesley. Organizers are promoting the event with the message “No thrones, no crowns, no kings.” Attendees are encouraged to bring signs, friends, and “good cheer.” […] |
2 events, - Around April 1st, bibliophiles, book artists, and food lovers around the world gather to celebrate the book arts and the (literal) ingestion of culture. Participants create an “edible book,” which can be inspired by a favorite tale, involve a pun on a famous title, or simply be in the shape of a book (or scroll, […] - This in-process presentation of Lifted invites audiences inside the creative process of a new play in active development. The workshop captures the play in motion, emphasizing immediacy, connection, and the thrill of watching new work take shape. Unique ‘text-in-hand’ performances present Lifted as a dynamic work-in-progress, with minimal tech elements and actors holding scripts onstage […] | 2 events, - Candice Hoyes recital-lecture at Wellesley CollegeMarch 30, 2:20–3:35pm | Jewett Auditorium Award-winning soprano and composer Candice Hoyes presents “Belle Canto,” a recital-lecture exploring the life and legacy of Belle da Costa Greene through music and history. Additional events take place March 31, including a library talk (4:30–5:30pm, Clapp Library) and a vocal masterclass (6:30–8:30pm). Sign […] -  EVENT: Annual Town Meeting DATE: March 30, 2026 TIME: 7pm LOCATION: Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St. Annual Town Meeting will be held in the Wellesley High School Katherine L. Babson auditorium (50 Rice Street) beginning on Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. Town Meeting is expected to last for three weeks with meetings continuing […] | 0 events, | 1 event, -  The Garden at Elm Bank will reopen for the spring/summer season on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10am-7pm. Spring/summer hours: Mon-Thur, 10am-7pm; Fri-Sun, 10am-5pm. | 1 event, -  Paint collection will be on the first Thursday of every month, starting on Thursday April 2, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m, at the Wellesley RDF, 169 Great Plain Ave. | 2 events, -  EVENT: Walk with a Doc DATE/TIME: April 3, 8:45 am - 9:45 am LOCATION: The Fuller Brook Path. It’s a beautiful, flat, cleared trail. Meet up down the street from the Wellesley Whole Foods, next to the High School Track/Football Field in the parking lot (Google map location is here) at the Map House. COST: This […] | 3 events, -  The year-round Natick Farmers Market is an important part of the Natick Center Cultural District. The mission of the market is to bring locally grown or made foods to the community as well as provide an opportunity for music, crafts and community gatherings to occur. EVENT: Natick Farmers Market DATE: Saturday, Apr. 4, 2026 TIME: […] - Join the Wellesley Natural Resources Commission, Wellesley Free Library, and Friends of Brookside Gardens at a free community screening of “The Extraordinary Caterpillar.” This film by Jeff McKay gives viewers an up-close look at the varieties of these animals, their adaptations for survival, and why such biodiversity is important. The film will be followed by […] |
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