Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 5

1. Party time: Looking for somewhere to go to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Check out some of these .

2. A commuter's dream: Trying to find a place within walking distance of public transportation options? is hosting an open house at that fit the bill from 5:30-7 p.m.

3. Time for a tale:  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. It's showtime! The premiere of the play kicks off tonight at 7:30 p.m. 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. Looking for your first home?  column on Friday at noon featuring several upcoming open houses in the Stoneham area.

For more activities, check out our events calendar.