Five Things You Need to Know Today, Thursday, September 27

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a mostly sunny day with a high of 67. There’s a chance of rain headed our way after 4 p.m.. The evening will cloud over and the temperature will drop to 48.

2. Morrison Visa 21st Birthday Celebration: Join friends and neighbors at a reception at the Irish International Immigrant Center followed by cocktails and music next door at the Elephant & Castle, starting at 6:30 p.m.. Cost of this event is $20.

3. Author Talk with William Martin: The BPL is hosting an author talk with William Martin, author of “The Lincoln Letters” at6 p.m. This novel follows a book sleuth in pursuit of Lincoln’s diary. 

4. THIS WEEKEND: Food Fest: This Sunday, The Phantom Gourmet is hosting a street fest on Lansdowne Street. Tickets are $50, $40 in advanced The bars and restaurants will be open, the Patriots game will be shown of 200 T.V’s and the indoor/outdoor scene will offer 100 samples of Phantom Gourmet Food.

5. Marc Ribot at the ICA: Guitarist and composure Marc Ribot will be playing at the ICA along with Mostly Other People Do the Killing at 7:30 p.m. $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers.