STRUMMIN' UP TO BOSTON! 2025 Celebrating all things ukulele.

We’re back, bigger and better!!
It's a whole different format this year, with just as much learnin' as playin’…
A free day of fun!

We are thrilled to bring our third annual celebration back to Newton City Hall. This year, as part of the Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts program supported by Newton Community Pride in partnership with The City of Newton/Cultural Development.

A gathering of some of the finest, most fun-loving ukulele instructors and performers for miles. Sharing the enjoyment and beauty of our favorite humble little instrument.

Remember to bring your uke for a big ol' Strum-along! (Songbook coming soon) A great time to see old friends and make new ones.
You don't need to be a uke player to have a great time. All are welcome. Please spread the word!

Schedule-
4-6pm Workshops
6-7pm Meal break with Food Trucks
7-9pm Concert

Instructors-
Amy Kucharik
Danno Sullivan
Erin Ash Sullivan
Nick Howarth

For a list of included workshops, check here: Official Event Site

Performers-
Amy Kucharik & Friends With Benefits, play a blend of early blues, jazz, and Americana with a funky edge and an upbeat female-powered message.
Erin Ash Sullivan and Danno Sullivan, are must see laugh-along toe-tapping favorites.
Take 4, exploring their love of jazz, bluegrass, blues, rock, pop and other genres is having them stretch what four strings can do.
City Hall Strummers is devoted to having fun, making new friends and sharing the joy of music throughout the Newton community and beyond.

Food Trucks include-
Boston Events serving grilled chicken Caesar wraps, bbq chicken sandwiches, hotdogs, cheeseburgers, veggie garden burgers and more.
Che! Empanada features over 10 different varieties of one of Argentina’s favorite delicacies, the empanada.

More details to come!

Please click and RSVP here * Official Meetup Page *

Other Links-
Watch and share our Official Promo Video
Get more info at our Official Event Site
RSVP at our Official Meetup Page
Add your name to our Official Mailing List

STRUM-ALONG SONG SHEETS: Link coming soon
Please download it to you tablet/phone or print it at home. You know like you would usually do for a meetup. We'll have a very limit amount of printed song packets to hand out.

Driving Directions
From the North, West & South:

1. Best route to Route 128.
2. Proceed on Route 128 to Exit 24 (Route 30/ Commonwealth Avenue).
3. If coming from the west take Mass Pike to Exit 14 (Route 128) and follow signs to Rt. 30 East
4. At the end of the exit ramp, turn RIGHT onto Route 30 and go EAST towards Newton and Boston.
5. Proceed on Route 30 for 3.1 miles
6. Memorial Hall will be the large brick building on the right.

From the East:

1. Take the Mass Pike or Commonwealth Avenue WEST towards Newton.
2. Leave the Mass Pike at Exit 17 (Newton-Watertown). Stay in the middle lane at the end of the exit ramp and go straight ahead onto Washington Street.
3. Continue on Washington Street for 1.3 miles to Walnut Street.
4. Turn LEFT onto Walnut Street and drive SOUTH for 1.1 miles.

(You will see the LIBRARY across the street at the corner of Homer and Walnut Streets.) Turn RIGHT onto Homer Street and drive past the Library. Entrance can be found off Homer Street (across the street from the library)

Parking: Small parking lot and PLENTY of free on street parking.

Public Transportation
Newton City Hall is about a mile from the Green Line (D Branch) stops at Newton Centre and Newton Highlands. It is also about a mile from the Newtonville Commuter Rail (Purple Line) stop. The #59 MBTA Bus stops at City Hall and connects to the Newtonville and Newton Highlands stops along Walnut Street. This bus runs approximately every half hour. For detailed MBTA information and schedules visit MBTA.com.
City Hall is about a 20-25 minute walk from Newtonville and Newton Highlands along Walnut Street.

Accessibility
The accessible entrance for Newton City Hall can be found off the Homer Street parking lot (across the street from the library). This parking lot includes several accessible parking spaces.