Slowly but surely, spring is making its way into New England after a brutal winter. This weekend is set to have temperatures in the high 50s, with a chance of some rain on Friday. The flowers are starting to emerge from the soil, and the buds on the trees are waking up.

Newton has a few community events to help you welcome the season of new beginnings alongside family, friends and neighbors. And since this is New England and rain and is likely to creep in at any time, the events are all indoors.

Here are seven things to do in Newton this weekend.

Friday, April 17

At 8 p.m., the Newton Theatre Company will present “Oh to be pure again,” a play presented by Newton Theatre Company about a charismatic Christian summer camp and disillusionment, at 96 Otis Street. Tickets are $39.19.

At 1 p.m., the Scandinavian Cultural Center will host a screening of “Crooked Lines of Beauty: My Grandfather the Architect,” by Sven Blume,  examining Swedish architect Carl Nyrén with archival footage and family history. Tickets are $10 and $15. EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive free admission.

Saturday, April 18

From 2:30 to 4 p.m., the Newton Free Library will screen “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants,” a 2025 film about SpongeBob trying to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs, at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. This 88-minute movie is rated PG.

From 5 to 7:30 p.m., West Newton Cinema will host a screening of “Bending the Arc,” a documentary showing how moral imagination and strategy can change the world. After the screening, there will be a panel discussion with panelists Sheila Davis is (Chief Executive Officer of Partners In Health); Todd McCormack is (co-founder of Partners In Health); and global health equity advocate Anatole Manzi. Tickets are $20.

From 7 to 9:30 p.m., West Newton Cinema will host “Director’s Spotlight: Age Group Winner,” a documentary by Alexandra Helgerson about her father, Jay Helgerson, who ran a marathon a week for a whole year in 1980. After the film screening, there will be a discussion with  Alexandra Helgerson. Tickets are $20.

Sunday, April 19

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Newton Free Library will host a free Fix-It Clinic. Bring in a broken household item and a repair coach will guide you through diagnosing and repairing it.

From 12 to 1:30 p.m., Fist Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton’s Social Justice Speakers Task Force will host a discussion with Nathan Simms, director of programs and Tammy Hopkins, director of development at Communities for Restorative Justice, in the Alliance Room. A light lunch will be served.

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You can find more events or submit your own on our Events Page.

And the city has an ongoing list of arts-related events on the Newton Arts Calendar.