Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, February 28 - Thursday, March 6

The weather is warming, but there's still time for a winter carnival in Newton this Friday! Black History Month is also celebrated at a free concert by Mark Copeland & Friends, where vocalists will perform gospel, soul, smooth jazz and more.

On Saturday, a local planetarium plays host to the Earthrise Concerto, where live electrosymphonic music, science presentations, and immersive visuals will play for a family-friendly audience at 6:30 p.m. Another performance geared to an audience aged 14 years and up happens at 7:30 p.m. 

Westwood Public Library is a hub of activity. Community members can get an original poem written for them by Westwood's Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate this Sunday. On Monday, the library launches a series of events tied to its One Book One Town 2025 series. On Wednesday, the library invites readers around town to a community book discussion of Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.

Read on for more options of what do through next week! Get event listings in your email inbox - subscribe to Westwood Minute.

FEATURED EVENTS

Poems on Demand by Westwood Poet Laureate - Sun Mar 2 2:30 pm

Westwood Main Library

Drop by the library between 2:30-4:00 PM for an original poem, written on the spot, just for you by the Westwood Poet Laureate, Lynne Viti and Youth Poet Laureate Elizabeth Lowney! No appointment is needed. [more details]

Art as Activism with Rebecca McGee Tuck - Mon Mar 3 7:00 pm

Westwood Public Library

Massachusetts artist and sculptor Rebecca McGee Tuck speaks about how art can be transformative throughout the human experience! This lecture is part of the Westwood Public Library's One Book, One Town 2025 series focused on the novel, Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. 

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 Other Events

WSYMCA Winter Carnival - Fri Feb 28 5:30 pm

Wells Avenue YMCA

From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, families can enjoy an evening with inflatable attractions, classic carnival games, and carnival snacks while supplies last. [more details]

Mark Copeland & Friends Concert - Fri Feb 28 7:30 pm

Allen Center for the Arts

Pianist, composer, organist, and educator, Mark Copeland, along with drummer Anthony Steele, bassist Tom Appleman, and three vocalists, will perform gospel, soul, smooth jazz and more.  [more details]

Earthrise Concerto (Family Show) - Sat Mar 1 6:00 pm 

Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University

Described as the “most influential environmental photograph ever taken," the iconic Earthrise image from Apollo 8 continues to inspire and challenge us to see our earth as one interconnected, living system. Our concert celebrates this perspective through the lens of art and science with live electrosymphonic music, science presentations and immersive planetarium visuals.  [more details]

Earthrise Concerto (ages 14+) - Sat Mar 1 7:30 pm

Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University

Described as the “most influential environmental photograph ever taken", the iconic Earthrise image from Apollo 8 continues to inspire and challenge us to see our earth as one interconnected, living system. Our concert celebrates this perspective through the lens of art and science with live electrosymphonic music, science presentations and immersive planetarium visuals.  [more details]

The Gardner School of Dedham Open House - Sun Mar 2 1:00 pm

The Gardner School of Dedham

The community is invited to an Open House at The Gardner School of Dedham, from 1 PM to 3 PM. Tour the school, explore classrooms, meet staff, and learn about the curriculum. [more details]

Little Fires Everywhere Community Book Discussion - Tue Mar 4 10:00 am

Islington Branch Library

Come together to meet with readers across town, members of Westwood Public Library book clubs, and Westwood librarians for a community discussion of Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. Food provided! Please register in advance. [more details]

Fire Station One (FS1) Public Information Session - Tue Mar 4 6:00 pm

Westwood Main Library

Attendees will learn about plans for a new fire station headquarters. Presentations and discussions will cover modern needs, current station conditions, costs, timelines, and plan for a temporary station. [more details]

Community Stargazing - Thu Mar 6 6:15 pm

May Hall Lawn at Framingham State University

Stop by between 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM to use telescopes to observe the Moon, Jupiter and Mars! McAuliffe Center staff are available to answer questions from attendees of all ages. This event is weather-dependent.  [more details]

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