Five Things: Live Music and More at Masa

Today is Wednesday, November 30. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Partly sunny today with a chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. Wind gusts up to 25 mph.

2. There are more than a few reasons to visit these days including live entertainment every Thursday night by Los Three, a three-piece band playing reggae, funk, Latin and "Soul-ified" classics. Stop by between 9pm and midnight to listen to the music (no cover) and enjoy $5 tapas combo platters. Also new to the menu (and delicious): the Masa Cannoli filled with ricotta cheese, maple and a hint of chipotle.

3. Street sweeping ends today. You now have permission to park without looking at your calendar (until April, of course). Read about upcoming changes to the city's street cleaning program .

4. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz will be hosting his final Coffee Hour of the year this Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm at (123 Appleton St). Stop by with local issues or just say hello. 

5. United South End Settlements is hosting a unique craft fair this Saturday featuring handmade gifts for under $50. Vendors will be selling knitwear, pottery, glassware and handmade ornaments from 11am-4pm at the Harriet Tubman House on Columbus Ave. Admission is free and families can take advantage of ornament making workshops, storytellers and entertainment.