It’s finally warming up in Newton, and that means it’s time to get out of the house.

There are a ton of great events in Newton (both inside and outside) you won’t want to miss from now through mid-July. Celebrate American independence at the July 4 festival. Listen to klezmer, or Beatles covers, or Brahms. Learn how to play Swedish lawn chess. Watch Groundhog Day and Mrs. Doubtfire. There’s something for everyone. 

Sunday, May 31, 2 to 3 p.m.: Hear Anastasia Seifetdinova, an acclaimed pianist, play Brahms and Schumann as well as artists from her native Ukraine at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. 

Tuesday, June 2, 7 to 8 p.m.: Learn about what life would have been like in Newton 250 years ago at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Presented in partnership with Historic Newton.

Wednesday, June 3, 5 to 7:30 p.m.: Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride on the lawn outside Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., with food, art and a resource fair. All ages welcome.

Friday, June 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Dance to klezmer, a Jewish musical style, at the 4th annual Newton Highlands Klezmer Dance, free at the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St. 

Saturday, June 6, 12 p.m.: Watch a documentary about kubb, a Swedish lawn game resembling chess, and then play kubb yourself at the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St. $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

Saturday, June 6, 12 to 6 p.m.: Enjoy live music at Newton PorchFest, at various locations in Newton.

Friday, June 12, 6 to 8 p.m.: Listen to the Reminisants, a cover band of ’50s-’70s music, at the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St., and stick around to watch Freakier Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., the 2025 sequel to the body-swapping flick “Freaky Friday.” This is a 1 hour, 51 minute film that is rated PG. Both events are free and open to all.

Saturday, June 13, 1 p.m.: Watch Ingmar Bergman’s film “Summer with Monika,” a 1953 movie about two lovers in Sweden, at the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St. $5 for members, $10 for non-members. This is a 97-minute rated-R film in Swedish with English subtitles.

Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Celebrate Newton Highlands at Newton Highlands Village Day, with pony rides and face painting, as well as food and live music. 

Sunday, June 14, 1 to 2:30 p.m.: Learn about the Union Street Historic District on a walking tour. Tickets are $10 for Historic Newton members, $15 for non-members.

Thursday, June 18, 8 to 10 p.m.: Watch the time travel film “Back to the Future” at Crystal Lake Beach, 30 Rogers St. This is a 116-minute film and is rated PG. 

Friday, June 19, 12 to 4 p.m.: Celebrate Juneteenth at the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St., with food, music and other performances. There will be a high-energy concert featuring The GRV from 6 to 8 p.m., and watch the film Black Panther from 8 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Celebrate Midsummer with dancing around a maypole, live music and food at the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children and includes lunch.

Sunday, June 21, 2 to 3 p.m.: Hear Pamela Means cover The Beatles’ Abbey Road album at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. 

Thursday, June 25, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Learn about Cold Spring Park on a walking tour. Tickets are $10 for Historic Newton members and $15 for non-members.

Friday, June 26, 6 to 8 p.m.: Listen to Studio Two cover The Beatles at the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, and stick around from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. to watch the 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” about a man repeating the same day over and over. This 101-minute film is rated PG.

Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Walk the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum with a staff arborist to learn more about the flora and fauna that live there. Registration opens May 27.

Monday, June 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Hear art historian Molly McGowan talk about gay art through history at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St.

Saturday, July 4, 10 to 12 p.m.: Families are invited to a 4th of July Kids Morning with a pet parade, games and crafts, plus free ice cream courtesy of Cabot’s, at the Newton Centre Bowl (the open green space below the hut off Tyler Terrace next to the Newton Centre playground).

Saturday, July 4, 1 to 10 p.m.: Enjoy carnival rides, music and food at Albemarle Field/Halloran Sports Complex in celebration of Independence Day. At 6 p.m., there will be live music from the Bo & Bill Winiker Band, and at dusk, fireworks. 

Sunday, July 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Listen to Class6 cover rock music from the ’60s to the 2000s at the Newton Centre Bowl, near 69 Tyler Terrace. 

Friday, July 10, 6 to 8 p.m.: Listen to Cuban-inspired music by the Gringo Kings. Stick around from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. to watch the 1993 comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire,” about a divorced voice actor disguising himself as a nanny to spend time with his children, at the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St. This 2 hour, 5 minute film is rated PG-13. 

Sunday, July 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Listen to the Jesse Liam Band perform a mix of original music and covers at the Newton Centre Bowl, near 69 Tyler Terrace.

Wednesday, July 15 to Sunday, July 19: Celebrate Italian heritage at the 91st annual St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival in Nonantum (wide list of events available on its website). 

Friday, July 17, 6 to 8 p.m.: Listen to folk/blues/rock group the DayBreakers at the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St. Stick around from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the 1987 fantasy film The Princess Bride. This 1 hour 38 minute film is rated PG.