A Marathon Hero Benefit Concert, a Prohibition Ball & More

1. Upcoming Fun: Chelmsford Center for the Arts is throwing a 1920s Prohibition Ball on Saturday at 7 p.m. A dance workshop will be held at 6 p.m. to brush up on your foxtrot, tango and Charleston.

2. Happening Thursday: Chelmsford is planning to apply to the Mass Cultural Council for two cultural districts – one in the town center and another in Vinal Square. Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Chelmsford Community Center is the first public input meeting for residents and businesses to give their say.

3. Weather: According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

4. ICYMI: In case you missed it, Patch has heard our readers! We’ve revamped the “shout stream.” Now you can easily see what people are saying on one page.

5. Act Now: Fewer than 100 tickets are left for a concert benefiting marathon survivors and heroes Jeffery Bauman and Carlos Arredondo. Twelve bands will play at Franco American Club Sept. 14. There will be raffle and door prizes, along with a cash bar. Tickets are $25. More info is on the Facebook event page.