Five Things You Need to Know Today, Friday, September 21

1.  Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a mostly sunny day with a high near 69 degrees. The evening will cloud over and the temperature will drop to around 56 degrees.

2. Infant/Toddler Sing-Along: The Boston Public Library is hosting an infant/toddler sing-along session for free at 10 a.m. Bring the wee ones to the Central Branch for a half hour of music.  

3. An Evening with Author Lou Marinoff: Author Lou Marinoff will host a public talk on his new book, The Inner Philosopher: Conversations on Philosophy’s Transformative Power at the Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning and Dialog at 7 p.m.. 

4. Romeo & Juliet: ArtsEmerson is hosting a weekend-long run of Romeo and Juliet at the Paramount Center. 

5. THIS WEEKEND: Inspired by Ray: The Ray Charles Symposium: Berklee is hosting a symposium on one of the finest American musicians to ever grace the airwaves, Mr. Ray Charles on Saturday, September 22 at 8 p.m. Admission price varies, see more information here. 

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