Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 10

1. Free music and movie. It's Friday, and that means another free movie and concert at the in Newton Highlands. Starting at 6 p.m. the Soft Touch Dance Band (big band music) will perform. After the concert, there will be a free showing of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. Both the concert and the movie will take place outside the center, but will be moved into the gym if it rains. Admission is free and snacks/drinks will be sold during the shows.

2. Farmers' market. The will set up shop today at from noon - 5 p.m. 

3. New skate park. Have you tried at the ? The park is open from noon - 3 p.m. for kids 12 and under and 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. for all ages. Lessons are also available daily from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

4. Charles River advisory. The Charles River Watershed Association , particularly the sections near Newton and the . The algae, which is the same issue affecting Crystal Lake, can be potentially toxic to people and animals. Boating is still open, but the public is advised to minimize contact with water. 

5. Passion Play. Newton's Circuit Theatre Company has just a couple of showings left for its , including one tonight at Gordon Chapel at Old South Church in Boston. The play starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available online.