5 Things: Gala for Autism, Children's Films

1. Gala for Autism: The Teamsters Local 25 will hold the sixth annual “Light Up the Night” Gala for Autism on Saturday, March 30. The event will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight at the InterContinental Hotel, at 510 Atlantic Ave., and will benefit Autism Speaks and local autism charities. Tickets cost $60 each and can be purchased online at http://teamsterslocal25autism.com.

2. Children's films: Drop by the North End Branch Library (25 Parmenter St.) on Mondays at 11 a.m. to watch children's films. Call the library at 617-227-8135 to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled.

3. Pan-Mass signups: Registration is open for the Pan-Mass Challenge. Now in its 34th year, the annual cross-commonwealth bike-a-thon raises money for cancer research and treatment programs at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There are routes for all age and skill level, ranging from 27 miles to 111 miles. For more information or to register, visit www.pmc.org.

4. Running the marathon? If you’re a North End resident and are planning to run the 117th Boston Marathon, we want to hear from you. Email northend@patch.com with the details and we'll feature your story on Patch.

5. Trivia night: Drop by Ducali Pizzeria & Bar (289 Causeway St.) tonight at 8 p.m. for Stump Trivia, where teams of 2-6 players answer trivia questions throughout the night for a chance to win some great prizes.