Jack Black stars as struggling rock guitarist Dewey Finn, who is fired from his band and subsequently works as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. After witnessing the musical talent of the students, Dewey forms a band of fifth-graders to attempt to win the upcoming Battle of the Bands and use his winnings to pay his rent. This 2003 American comedy is directed by Richard Linklater and written by Mike White. The film also stars Joan Cusack and Sarah Silverman. 1 hr 49 mins

Hurry Sundown is a Boston-area band that’s been playin’ country like rock—and rock like country—and earning a devoted following. The band’s repertoire includes songs by Bob Seger, Darius Rucker, John Denver, Poco, Sturgill Simpson, Bonnie Raitt, The Outlaws, Wings, Elton John, Cake, John Mayer, Steely Dan, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Jackson Browne, The Who, Stealers Wheel, The Bee Gees, The Eagles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young.

No concert or movie at the Hyde.

Have a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!

The State primary election will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and the Hyde Community Center gym will again serve as a polling location for registered voters from Ward 5, Precinct 2 and Ward 6, Precinct 3. Not sure if the Hyde is your polling location? Check here.

Shrek is a 2001 American animated fantasy comedy. The story follows Shrek (Mike Myers) on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) with the help of his loveable Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and win back the deed to his swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). 1 hr 30 mins

The talented duo of Jilly Martin and Ryan Brooks Kelly are standouts in today’s crossover country music scene. Their songs bridge the boundary between traditional and new country, and these New Englanders have made their mark in Nashville with highly acclaimed original music and great live performances. Their compelling songwriting, dynamic vocal harmonies, and stunning musicianship have earned them a spot as a support act for many traditional and mainstream country artists.

Dog Man, half dog and half man, is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat in this animated superhero comedy starring (the voices of) Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Stephen Root, Billy Boyd and Ricky Gervais. The film loosely adapts the first, third and seventh Dog Man graphic novels by Dav Pilkey. 1 h 30 mins

Monster Groove Band is a 6-10 piece R&B band including: bass, drums, male & female vocals, key board, guitar, alto/tenor sax, trombone and trumpet.

This annual, free, family-friendly event presented by the Indian American Community of Newton features vibrant Bollywood dance and music, delicious Indian food, and a variety of vendors. Celebrate Indian heritage and culture, and enjoy All are welcome!

This animated film tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal — every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope. The film features songs by Emmy®, GRAMMY® and Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda. (1h 42m)

Boston Rock and Soul Revue is one of Boston's premier live bands, having played public and private events across New England for many years. With powerhouse vocals, an electric rhythm section that brings the funk, and the famous Hot Damn Horns, Boston Rock and Soul Revue gets people dancing at every event!

A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window and, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend, becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Alfred Hitchcock directed this 1954 classic starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. 1 h 52 mins

Soft Touch is a classic big band with full horn and rhythm sections and two outstanding vocalists. This Waltham-based, 18-piece band specializes in swing-era music from the '40s to the '60s, plus Broadway hits and classic rock favorites. The retired professional musicians and serious amateurs who comprise the band donate their engagement fees toward college scholarships for local high school seniors who have excelled in music. The band is directed by Kirt Thaller.

This 1984 American martial arts drama stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue. The story follows Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), an Italian-American teenager from New Jersey who moves with his widowed mother to the Reseda neighborhood of Los Angeles. There, he encounters harassment from bullies, one of whom is the ex-boyfriend of LaRusso's love interest, Ali Mills (Shue). Handyman and war veteran Mr. Miyagi (Morita) teaches LaRusso karate so he can defend himself and compete in a karate tournament against his bullies. 2 hr 6 mins

Boston's premier band for Irish and American music boasts almost 200 Irish and over 180 American songs on its playlist. Enjoy a great mix of Irish ballads, rebel songs, pub tunes, traditional and caeli, polkas, waltzes, foxtrots, jives, and set dances along with popular music from Sinatra to Springsteen to Smashmouth, Elvis to Eagles to Ed Sheeran — music from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and today,

This summer, The World’s a Stage Players, in collaboration with The Concord Players, present “Romeo and Juliet.” The play, written around 1594–96, follows two young "star-crossed lovers" from feuding families, the Montagues and Capulets, in Verona, Italy. Their forbidden love leads to their deaths, ultimately ending their families' ancient grudge.

Weather update: The performance will be held at the War Memorial at Newton City Hall.

Kevin Costner stars as a farmer who hears a voice as he walks his fields: "If you build it, he will come.” Supported by his wife, he begins to turn his ordinary cornfield into a baseball field that attracts the ghosts of baseball legends including Shoeless Joe Jackson (Ray Liotta) and the Chicago Black Sox. This sentimental 1989 drama also stars Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, and Burt Lancaster (in his final film role). 1 hr 47 mins

Fueled by two songwriters with contrasting approaches, The DayBreakers craft their distinct sound through a blend of folk rock melodies, blues guitar muscle and rock and roll grit. The five piece band, led by lead singer/guitarist Kyle Murphy and bassist Matt Schairer, has played many of New England's most revered rooms (The Middle East, TT the Bears, Thunder Road, Cape Cod Melody Tent), shared the stage with some of the region's best roots rockers, and supported national touring acts. In August of 2018, the group was nominated for "Rock Act of the Year" by the New England Music Awards.

Murphy's songwriting draws from a combination of jazz and heartland rock, fusing the complex chord changes of bebop with the boot stomping choruses of Seger and Mellencamp. Schairer's songwriting is tied tighter to country and folk, with an emphasis on storytelling akin to the Drive By Truckers and Springsteen.

As you wish…The 1987 cult classic, The Princess Bride, returns to the Hyde’s summer schedule. Adapted by William Goldman from his novel of the same name, it tells the story of a swashbuckling farmhand named Westley who must rescue his kidnapped true love Princess Buttercup from the evil Prince Humperdinck. The story is told by a grandfather reading a book to his sick grandson. This adventure comedy, directed and co-produced by Rob Reiner, stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, André the Giant, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Peter Falk, Fred Savage, Billy Crystal and Carol Kane. Have fun stormin' the castle! 1 hr 38 mins

The Ivory Rockers return with Dueling Pianos, a high-energy and interactive rock and roll show. Sing along to all your favorite, from pop or rock classics to Top 40.

Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 American comedy-drama, directed by Chris Columbus, starring Robin William as a recently divorced voice actor who disguises himself as a nanny so he can spend time with his children. The film co-stars Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, and Robert Prosky. 2 hrs 5 mins

Inspired by the great salsa groups of Cuba, The Gringo Kings has evolved a style of music that takes the swinging creativity of Jazz and broils it under the heat of Latin rhythms. The band plays covers along with sometimes fiery, sometimes irreverent originals penned by the group’s leader and tenor saxophonist, Ed Harlow.

Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

Bill Murray stars as a cynical TV weatherman who finds himself reliving the same day over and over again when he goes on location to the small town of Punxsutawney to report on its annual Groundhog Day event. His predicament drives him to distraction, until he sees a way of turning the situation to his advantage. Co-starring Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliott, and directed by Harold Ramis. (1h 41m)

Studio Two pays tribute to the early Beatles years, recreating the Fab Four’s music, appearance, instruments, and onstage banter. The band features graduates from Berklee College of Music and Beatles devotees, who perform songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, paying homage to the greatest rock band of all time.

This Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts program is supported by Spark Newton in partnership with The City of Newton.

The movie begins at dusk.

The story follows Marty McFly (Fox), a teenager accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean automobile built by his eccentric scientist friend Emmett "Doc" Brown (Lloyd), where he inadvertently prevents his future parents from falling in love—threatening his own existence—and is forced to reconcile them and somehow get back to the future. This beloved 1985 film stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson. Bring a blanket or beach chair and find a spot on the lawn adjacent to Crystal Lake Beach. 1 hr 56 mins

The Hyde Community Center presents this outdoor moviegoing experience in partnership with the Crystal Lake Conservancy and the City of Newton Parks & Recreation.

This event was originally planned for June 18 but was rescheduled due to rain.

Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, Black Panther is a 2018 superhero film directed by Ryan Coogler, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole. The film stars Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther alongside Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Sterling K. Brown, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis. In Black Panther, T'Challa is crowned king of Wakanda following his father's death, but he is challenged by Killmonger (Jordan), who plans to abandon the country's isolationist policies and begin a global revolution. 2 hrs 14 mins

The GRV, formally known as AP and the Groove, is an explosively energetic tandem of male and female vocals, ignited by a powder keg of instrumentalists. The GRV is a Boston-based band that is internationally known for their high energy performances and powerhouse vocals. With humble and happy origins performing in Boston's world-famous Seaport District, The GRV has been captivating audiences, always providing the most memorable, fun soaked, party atmospheres.

This Juneteenth, come hear them play live! They’ll set your feet to tapping to the GRV with a dynamic mix of R&B, jazz, pop, Hip Hop, Rock and Roll and Soul to Soul.