Five Things You Need to Know Today, Tuesday, August 28

1.  Weather: The National Weather Service predicts showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m. Temperatures will reach 81 degrees, dropping to 62 degrees in the evening.

2.  Trivia Night: Swing by for team trivia tonight. Teams of six will battle for prizes from 8 to 10 p.m.

3.  Yoga and Qigong: Start your day off on a peaceful note with free yoga and qigong on the Greenway from 8 to 8:45 a.m.

4.  Author Talk: Theodore Grippo will be at the Boston Public Library discussing his book, With Malice Aforethought: The Execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti from 6 to 7 p.m. 

5.  Upcoming Event: The 10th annual Boston Arts Festival starts September 7 at Christopher Columbus Park. 

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