Working Theater Hosts Comedy Benefit

Today is Thursday, June 2. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. This is a big week for the Charlestown Working Theater, starting with a special visit from an and ending Friday with a . Local comedian Tony V (and friends) is hosting an evening of food, drink and laughter at the theater. Tickets are $100 and all proceeds benefit the theater's children's and educational programming. Get in touch with Kristin for more details: kristin@workingtheater.org or 617-242-3285. You can also visit charlestownworkingtheater.org.

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3. Because who doesn't want a cutting board with a picture of the Orange Line on it? Yeah. The MBTA now has an online gift shop, complete with MBTA-themed kitchen appliances (truly, cutting boards!), apparel, greeting cards and art. The store was launched as part of the MBTA's ongoing plan to raise non-fare revenue. So hey, go support your local public transit system and buy a MBTA Token (remember those?) necklace.

4. It's Thursday -- Charlestown Live night. This week host Kathy Giordano will speak with Ed Kelly from Bunker Hill Associates and Leo Breen, past president about Charlestown Pride Week events. Watch and take notes on all the happenings leading up to Bunker Hill Day. Charlestown Live airs on  on BNN-TV Comcast Channel 9 and RCN Channel 15 on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7 p.m. It airs again on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Monday at 10:30 a.m.

5. Today's forecast: Sunny, with a high near 72. Enjoy!

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