The first month of 2026 was a doozie. Freezing cold, almost two feet of snow, protests against government immigration raids—it’s a lot.

And this weekend is going to be frigid, too, with afternoon highs below 20 degrees and a chance of snow. It’s time to relax and get cozy. So here are events you can go out and enjoy while planted in a seat.

There’s a play to see Friday night. There are two movies to pick from on Saturday afternoon and two concerts on Sunday. Take a load off with some friends.

Here are six things to do in Newton this weekend.

Friday, Jan. 30

At 7 p.m., Church of the Redeemer, located at 379 Hammond St. in Chestnut Hill, will present a concert as part of Music at the Redeemer, “From France to America: Voices of the Early 20th Century,” with Nicholas Southwick on flute and Cholong Park on piano. Admission is free, but there’s a suggested donation of $30. The concert will be followed by a reception, and all are welcome.

At 8 p.m.: The Newton Theatre Company’s performance of Our Town, Thornton Wilder’s 1938 play about Grover’s Corner, New Hampshire, at 96 Otis St. Additional performances are set for Saturday, Jan. 31, at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $35.

Saturday, Jan. 31

Also at 1 p.m., The Scandinavian Cultural Center will host a Jarrett McPhee’s documentary, Greetings from New England, about New England identity, and stay for his talk on Icelandic stone lifting at the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St. Tickets are $10.

Sunday, Feb.1

From 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., West Newton Cinema will host a screening of The Testament of Ann Lee, starring Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried. The film follows the Shaker leader on her quest to build a utopia and features several traditional Shaker hymns and original songs and a score by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg. The film will be followed by a post-screening conversation exploring the film’s portrayal of Ann Lee and Shaker spirituality. Tickets are $20.

From 2 to 3 p.m., Suzuki School of Music will host an Honors Recital, featuring a select group of students playing music by Tchaikovsky, Chopin and more, in the Druker Auditorium at Newton Free Library. Admission is free.

From 3 to 4 p.m.: All Newton Music School will host a cello music performed by Sara Wilkins accompanied by violinist Aaron Packard at the All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut St. Free, but space is limited.