Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 12

1. Take in a show: The Drama Club's premiere of their production of "Chicago" begins at 7 p.m. at the High School Auditorium. Tickets cost $10 per adult and $7 for students.

2. Dealing with pain: Amy Lord of Mystic Valley Elder Services is expected to talk with seniors about the different ways to manage chronic illnesses from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm St., Stoneham.

3. Want to hear a story?  will provide children ages 3 1/2 and older with a storytime program and the opportunity to make simple crafts from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Children's Room. The program is free and open to the public. 

4. Bravo! The play  kicks off tonight at 7:30 at the . The play is about Peggy Sawyer, a small town chorus girl who gets the opportunity to show what she can do on stage after the star of the show breaks an ankle. 

5. Need a new place?  column on Friday at noon featuring several upcoming open houses in the Stoneham area.

For more activities, check out our events calendar.