Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 23

1. . . 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

hosts this free storytime for two- and three-year-olds every Monday and Wednesday morning. Stories, songs and light play time will help entertain kids on this cloudy day. Call or visit the website for additional information. No registration is required.

2. Hamlet at the Huntington

The renowned Independent Shakespeare Company will perform Hamlet at the in June. Find out more about the event and the Huntington’s collection of rare Shakespeare items in .

3. Alec Baldwin at Local Danny's Farm Fundraiser

Alec Baldwin was a guest and active volunteer at a fundraiser held at a San Marino home Saturday for Danny’s Farm, a petting zoo that employs and helps people with special needs. Keep your eyes peeled for a full article and photo gallery of the event on San Marino Patch in the next couple days.

4. Guess Where a Photo Was Taken

Today is the second edition of “Where in San Marino is Patch?” where we show you a photo of something and you get to guess where in San Marino it was taken. Congratulations to the Huntington’s Lisa Blackburn for guessing that last week’s photo was taken at .

5. Spring Flowers!

Spring is in full bloom, contrary to some gloomy weather we’ve been having, and highlighted 10 types of seasonal flowers to admire at a local botanical garden near you, such as the .