Meteorological summer (a fancy way of saying June) is here. And while that may often mean hanging out on your porch with friends, this weekend is all about hanging out at other people’s porches with friends, while listening to music.

PorchFest is this weekend, with live performances at various houses throughout Auburndale, Waban, West Newton and Lower Falls. Porchfest is held rain or shine, so if you see ominous clouds, bring an umbrella.

If dancing is more in tune with your energy level, there’s a Klezmer Dance in Newton Highlands and The Black Feathers are returning with Welsh folk music at The Allen Center.

And speaking of rain, Nonantum’s Village Day was scheduled for Sunday, but it’s been postponed until June 28. Sunday is expected to be quite eventful weather-wise, with rain and thunderstorms scattered throughout the day.

Here are six things to do in Newton this weekend.

Friday, June 5

From 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, will host the 4th annual Newton Highlands Klezmer Dance, celebrating a unique Jewish dancing tradition. Admission is free.

Saturday, June 6

At 1 p.m., There’s a documentary screening about kubb, a Swedish lawn game resembling chess, and then a chance to play kubb yourself at the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St. $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

From 3 to 4 p.m., the Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus will perform a free concert at the the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St., featuring favorite songs from recent concerts, including sea shanties, spring madrigals and a cracker jack barbershop quartet.

From 12 to 6 p.m., Enjoy live music around the city with Newton PorchFest, at various locations in Auburndale, West Newton, Lower Falls and Waban.

From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Welsh folk duo The Black Feathers will return to The Allen Center’s Cherry Street Music concert series, as one of many Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts programs supported by Spark Newton in partnership with the city. Tickets are $30.

Sunday, June 7

From 3 to 4 p.m., Chamber Music For Your Cause will present a concert to benefit Understanding Our Differences, a Newton nonprofit, at The Allen Center. The program will feature music by Louise Farrenc, Valerie Coleman, Darius Milhaud, Alan Menken and more. Tickets can be purchased at online or at the door. Suggested donation is $25.

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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.