Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 31

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. in Oak Bluffs has a Knitting for Kids class today for kids eight and up. $35. 9:30 am –11:30 am. For more information, call 508-693-5554 or visit islandalpaca.com.

2. Focus: Pastels featuring Marilyn Ruseckas and Ed Chesnovitch opens today at in Oak Bluffs. 4 pm. For more information, visit mvdragonfly.com.

3. Anne Gallagher launches August Opera with a Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner tonight at in Oak Bluffs. The chef will be preparing a four-course dinner to pair with the five different champagnes including Rose and vintages Tickets are $120 per person. To make reservations, call 508-696-0200. 6 pm.

4. Tonight at the , learn about Parents often put their needs after those of their children. Explore how making deliberate choices to nourish and sustain ourselves actually creates the healthiest environment for our children. Free. 7 pm.

5. Ladies Night is back at the tonight with Island Thunder SoundSystem. Tonight and every Thursday this summer, Island Thunder SoundSystem will be bringing you the best in Reggae with Special Guests every week from Jamaica to Seattle. Be on the lookout for Lutan Fyah, Pressure Buss Pipe, Bobby Hustle, Devon Silva, and Tsunami Mike to name a few. Ladies free all night. 10 pm.