Tonight: A Free Concert and a Family Cookout

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 17. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. There are two fabulous outdoor events scheduled tonight in Charlestown -- and if you time it right, you can get to both. First, the City Square summer concert series is wrapping up the season with , a steel drum band. They'll be performing live (and for free) in the park from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

2. And just a short walk away at , Charlestown Against Drugs is hosting a "" family cookout. There will be burgers and dogs, some street hockey and basketball games and, as the sun sets, an outdoor movie: . The Eden Street party runs from 5 to 10 p.m. It's also free and open to everyone in the neighborhood.

3. The neighborhood wasn't just morning the loss of Peter Looney this week. Neighbors, friends and family also attended a funeral for a young resident, Meaghan Brady, who died on Aug. 10. Her cousin, our columnist Jack Kelly, wrote a powerful tribute to her -- and to the fight against drug addiction. Please take a moment to .

4. There was news on the harbor yesterday about a new partnership between the city and Charlestown businesses Autoport and Super Tours. Stay tuned for Patch later today for more details. In the meantime, you can here.

5. Today's forecast: Sunny with a high near 82. And it looks like a beautiful night to be outside: Clear with a low around 65.

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