Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 17

1. Free concert. The singer/guitar duo Roberto and Kathryn will give a free concert this afternoon at the Newton Free Library. The duo will perform arrangements of soft rock classics, hits from the Great American Songbook, as well as classics by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers. The concert starts at 2 p.m.

2. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Where will you grab a pint in Newton today?

3. Ask the Archivist. Need help organizing or preserving your family photos and papers? You can stop in to the Jackson Homestead & Museum today for a . Goldberg will provide advice and resources that will help keep your precious collections preserved. Please bring samples only, not whole collections. Goldberg will be available from noon - 5 p.m. 

4. Theatre Ink. Theatre Ink will give its final performance of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," today at Newton North. Today's matinee starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are available to reserve online (there are only a few left) or you can head to the box office prior to the performances.

5. Looking for a new home? If you're in the market for a new home or condo in Newton - or just curious to see what's on the market - check out the open houses scheduled for this weekend.