Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 7

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.  

1. This morning at the , kids will get . See the star of the wonderful children’s picture books by come to life along with her purple plastic purse. All are welcome. 11 am.

2. This afternoon at the in West Tisbury, Spindrift Marionettes presents a Japanese folktale about a magical creature who can transform into anything he wants. Ages 3 and up. Proceeds to go the . $5. 3 pm – 3:30 pm. For more information, call 508 560 2620

3. Kate Taylor and Peter Asher celebrate the 41st Anniversary of their collaboration on the long-playing record "Sister Kate" with a performance tonight at the in Edgartown to benefit the . $60 Premium Seating includes 6:30 pm Meet and Greet with bands, hors d’oeuvres and drinks; $35 General Admission. Doors open at 7:00 pm. For more information, call 508 696 7171 ext 107

4. Award winning poet reads tonight under the Featherstone Tent at the . $20. Bunch of Grapes Bookstore will offer poetry books for purchase. Tickets are sold on a first come basis on the day of the event beginning at 6 pm. Reading begins at 7 pm. For more information, call 508-693-1850.

5. The starts today. Registration starts at 10 am and is ongoing throughout the day at thein Oak Bluffs. For a full itinerary of the weekend, .