Five Things You Need to Know Today, May 4

Hair of the Dog: The Beer and Wine Tasting fundraiser is being held tonight at the Essex Art Center at 56 Island Street in Lawrence, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $25 and funds go toward the MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen. 

Smolak Farms Opening Weekend: The North Andover farm is having their opening weekend celebration beginning at 7 a.m. today. Smolak Farms will be offering a whole boatload of free stuff this weekend like hayrides and their famous cider donuts.

Yard Sales: Make sure to check out Andover Patch's regular list of weekend yard sales in Andover. This feature goes up at 11 a.m.

Weather: Today will bring a 80 percent chance of showers with a high temperature of 61 degrees in Andover, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will bring a 50 percent chance of showers with a low temperature of 51 degrees.

Battle of the Bands: Voting in the semi-final round of the is coming to an end soon so make sure to cast your vote for your favorite band. Afterall, 2 of the 12 bands are from Andover!