5 Things You Need to Know Today, 6/23

1) Showers and thunderstorms are likely all day today. Temperatures will be lower than in recent days, probably in the low to mid 70s. The rain should slacken in the evening, giving way to partly cloudy skies, and temperatures dropping into the low 60s overnight.

2) If you're looking to stay out of the rain, you can check out one or more of the many art exhibitions taking place in the Falmouth area. The hosts from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. To learn more, call (508) 540-3304, email director@falmouthart.org, or visit http://www.falmouthart.org. Meanwhile, , featuring the works of local artists in a varieties of forms, graces Woodruff's Art Center at Mashpee Commons from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Call (508) 477-5767, email woodruffsartcenter@verizon.net, of visit http://WoodruffsArtCenter.com.

3) If outdoor art is more your thing, stop by the lawn in front of the Falmouth for the , from 10 am to 9 pm, featuring an amazing variety of music, art, and craft. The festival will host more than 60 performances over the course of the weekend, everything from spoken word to jazz to folk to show tunes. Rock will be the focus tonight, from 6-9, as a special Rock Fest takes center stage. Rain or shine. For more, call (508) 548-2892, email info@ArtsFalmouth.org, or visit http://www.ArtsFalmouth.org.

4) Nightlife features live music at a number of spots. hosts a reggae dance party from 10 p.m.-1 a.m., featuring the , which brings together musicians from a number of Cape bands. Call (508) 564-5029, or email thebeachhouserestaurant@gmail.com. Meanwhile, welcomes , who specializes in Irish and American folk music, beginning at 8 p.m. Call (508) 548-0285, or visit Laim Maguire's or Danny Quinn online. And if you'd rather do the singing yourself, head to the for , from 7-11 p.m.

5) This day in history: the Republic of Texas votes to join the United States (1848); a momentarily victorious Hitler tours German-occupied Paris (1940); and Teflon Don John Gotti is sentenced to life in prison (1992).