The Week Ahead: New Pools and Ice Cream, and More!

1. Weather for today looks like a slight chance of rain, possibly thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service--a 20 percent chance during the day, 50 percent at night. Temperatures expected to peak at 81ºF, and dip to 67ºF at night. If it isn't raining, it'll probably be mostly cloudy.

2. Tonight, Needham's Parks and Recreation Commission heads toTown Hall to talk about the prospect of a new pool. A public hearing to talk about what residents want in a new pool starts at 7 p.m.

3. Wednesday marks the grand opening of the new Wellesley location for Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins at 2 p.m. Their grand opening event will feature special guests New England Revolution star Chad Barrett, Phantom Gourmet host Dan Andelman, and the Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin’ Donuts mascots among other activities.

4. Great Jumpin' Juba! Or, rather, that's the band playing the Wellesley Summer Concert series this week. Mixing Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans style, the band will be playing tunes from their second album, "Slap Happy." Show starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 

5. You are invited to the Great Plain Squares Summer Dance! Whatever your style, swing by First Parish in Needham on Saturday for a hot and sultry night (with air conditioning). For those in the know, the program is MS/Plus squares with alternating Rounds in 2+2 format. The cost is $7, and they welcome refreshment contributions.