5 Things: Open Studios, Battle of the Bands, Pancake Breakfast

Good morning, here are five things to know today:

The annual opportunity for local artists to showcase and sell their work will take place April 28 and 29. Check out the map to the right for more details.

The case against Thomas Hutchinson of Tewksbury continues to grow and become more sordid. Investigators have identified at least 17 additional victims of the alleged  serial rapist., who was coerced into sending Hutchinson nude photos, which were used to blackmail her into having sex with him, prosecutors said.

3. Pancake Breakfast Next Week: The Medford Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church Parish Hall Monday. A $5 donation is asked per diner, with kids under 5 eating free.

4. Weather: There's a 20 percent chance of showers today, most likely after 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Highs in the upper 50s are expected.

Do you know local musicians? They could win some pretty sweet prizes in Patch's regional battle of the bands competition.