Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 5

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

1. Come help today at the Trustees of Reservations Mytoi Spring Planting and Garden Cleanup at Mytoi on Chappaquidick. Bring work gloves, rakes, and shovels. 9 am - noon For more information, call 508-693-7662.

2. Have all the fun of in one afternoon today at the . Create fun theater with the IMP company, play morning game, thru line, warm ups, and visi.  No need to presign up just come to the gym stage on Saturday. $30. Noon – 4 pm

3. The presents "The Aristocats" this evening. 6 pm. Also on Sunday at 2 pm. $5 or $20 for families.

4. Tonight marks the at the Teen Center at the . Our island is packed full of amazingly talent people of all ages. This is true of our kids as well. Many are performers who need a place to show their stuff. The Teen Center has created our Open Mic nights to give unseasoned performers a safe and encouraging stage upon which to play. There are up to 10 spots open for music, comedy, poetry and more. The Cinco De Mayo Open Mic will also include a free taco bar. $5. 7:30 pm

5. Alex Karalekis invites all to come to the for a Chilmark Potluck Jam featuring a over twenty Island musicians including Willy Mason, DCLA, Kodacrome, Nina Violet and many more. Bring a dish to share. Free. 7 pm