Think You've Got a Fun Commute?

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 23. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. Think you have a good commute? The Globe's got a story about this fellow from Brookline who kayaks to work. I'm willing to bet someone in Charlestown is doing something similar to get downtown -- or maybe even better. Jet ski? Sail? Let us know in the comments if your commute is cooler than this guy's.

2. Put this in your calendar for Thursday: a free performance of "T" at . If you haven't seen this show, it's pretty funny. A sort of Cliffs Notes of all of Shakespeare's major plays. The show starts at 6 p.m., brought to you by the Orfeo Group, Charlestown Working Theater and the Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard.

3. Not good news: There were reports over the weekend of another sexual assault in the city -- this time in the North End. Please, folks, be vigilant. This stuff is unacceptable. 

4. I heard that local author Tom MacDonald was at the Barnes in Noble in Hingham for a book signing. His novel "The Charlestown Connection" sold out in 12 minutes. Nice work, Tom! He'll be there for another signing on Sept. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. Or maybe more like 6 to 6:12 p.m.

5. Today's forecast: Lovely. Sunny, clear with a high near 78.

For more info on what's happening around the neighborhood, check out our events calendar.