Five Things You Need to Know Today: October 26

1. The Art*Island – Art Preview Party happens tonight at the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown. A great mix of music, fashion and art throughout the hotel and in the Harbor View “ballroom”. DJ Di will play the tunes as artists and gallerist and the public gathers for this evening opening. This event is free and open to the public. 6 pm.

2. The Minniesingers Annual Auction to Support Travel takes place tonight at Farm Neck Golf Club and Cafe. Support the Minniesingers travel to foreign Countries to perform. $25. 6:30 pm.

3. The Pick of the Crop Festival happens tonight at the Katharine Cornell Theater in Vineyard Haven. Presented by Island Theatre Workshop. Suggested donation is $10. 7:30 pm.

4. screens at the MV Film Center tonight. $10/$7 for MV Film Society members. 7:30 pm. For more information, call 508-696-9369

5. There is Community Open Stage at Alex's Place at the YMCA tonight. All ages invited to perform music, dance, poetry and comedy. $5. Doors open at 8 pm, signup in person at 6 p.m. or call 508-696-7171.