Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 29

1. takes place tonight at . There will be disco lighting, bubbles and music by DJ Shizz. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. For more information, call 508-693-1137 or email familydanceorama@gmail.com.

2.will discuss her book this evening at the . Weiss, an architectural historian and professor emerita at Tulane University’s School of Architecture in New Orleans, will discuss her recent book that chronicles Robert Taylor’s contribution to Tuskegee Institute (now University) in Alabama where he designed most of the campus buildings during his 40–year career, and managed the grounds and infrastructure. 5:30 pm. For more information, call 508-645-3360

3. Tonight is the last night of at the in West Tisbury of the summer. Called "one of the best teen troupes in the country," this college age troupe delivers side splitting short form and thought provoking long form improv based on audience suggestions. 7:30 pm. $15. For more info call 508-939-9368.

4. There will be a discussion on the Local Effects of Climate Change at this evening. Conservation biologist Richard Primack will discuss leaf phenology, his own observation of leaves in Japan and at the Arnold Arboretum and Thoreau’s observations in Concord in the 1850s. $5 for members, $10 for non-members. 7:30 pm. For more information, visit pollyhillarboretum.org.

5. Tonight at is the world premier of, a new rock opera by May V. Oskan, based on the tragic true story of Miss Julia Pastrana, the Victorian Ape Woman. Performed by some of the Vineyard's finest musicians and actors, there will be another show tomorrow night. 8 pm.