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“I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits.”—Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King was born 96 years ago this week, and on Monday the nation will celebrate his legacy. In Newton, the Harmony Foundation will have a ceremony at the First Unitarian Universalist Society, with Myrtle Baptist Church Pastor Brandon Crowley as guest speaker.

There’s also a film festival for kids, a classical music performance and a chance to learn about stained glass.

Here are five things to do in Newton this weekend.

Saturday, Jan. 18

From 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the West Newton Cinema will host part of the Belmont World Film 22nd annual Family Festival. There will be several films shown, most of which are adaptations of children’s books. Most were produced in other countries and are just now making their United States debut. Registration is recommended.

From 2 to 4 p.m., Shepherd & Maudsleigh Studio will host a free Stained Glass Open House, with glass expert Michel L’Huillier demonstrating his stained glass techniques and discussing his upcoming workshop offerings at the studio.

Sunday, Jan. 19

From 2 to 3:30 p.m., the Allen Center will host a Solar Winds Concert, “Twilight,” The Solar Winds Quintet will perform music for wind instruments and piano by Zemlinsky, Janáček and Brahms.

Monday, Jan. 20

At 9 a.m., the Harmony Foundation will have its annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton, 1326 Washington St. There will be speeches, live musical performances, prayer and more to reflect on the legacy Dr. King left the nation and how to best carry out his vision of service.

At 2 p.m., the Scandinavian Cultural Center will host “Musical Mondays: Trio Nordica,” a concert with Boston area musicians Jodi Hagen on violin, Steve Laven on cello and Susan Hagen on double-bass.

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