Five things to do in Newton this weekend

The weekend’s hot weather forecast reminds us that it’s still technically summer, and it’s perfect for what Newton has to offer this weekend.

There’s a guided walk checking out flowers. Upper Falls is having a big block party. And there’s even a fix-it clinic for those of you with broken items and no clue how to repair them.

Here are five things to do in Newton this weekend.

Friday, Sept. 13

At 8 p.m., the Newton Theatre Company will perform “The Guys,” a play about two people in New York two weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks, processing what happened and dealing with grief.

Saturday, Sept. 14

From 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton will host a Gospel Choir Workshop. You can learn some favorites like “O Happy Day” and “Love Train” while having fun and making friends. Lunch is included. Admission is $10 for FUUSN members and $15 for non-members.

Sunday, Sept. 15

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Upper Falls will have its Village Day in Pettee Square and on Chestnut Street near the Upper Falls Greenway. There wil be a petting zoo, face-painting, live music and dancing, vendors, food and more.

From 1 to 4 p.m., the Newton Pollinator Project will have its second annual Pollinator Garden Tour featuring gardens with mostly native plants in Newton Center, Newton Highlands and West Newton with a mix of public and private gardens. Pre-registration is requested.

From 1:15 to 4 p.m., the Newton Free Library will host a FIx-It Clinic and Knife Sharpening. You can reserve a time slot to go in and have something fix or have your cutlery sharpened in time for the holiday season.