Five Things You Need to Know Today, Friday, August 17

1. Scorcher: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny Friday with a high of 93 degrees. Thunderstorms/showers in the evening should cool things off to about 69 degrees.

2. Neponset cleanup: Bust out your big boots and waterproof gloves for the next week's Neponset River cleanup. Hyde Park Main Street's Aug. 25 event starts at 9 a.m.. You can meet the group at Martini Shell on the Truman Parkway. Reserve your spot by calling (781) 575-0354 x 303 or emailing rocklen@neponset.org.

3. Fisherman’s Feast: From 5 to 9:15 p.m., there will be live music and good food for sale at 285 North St.

4. Concert in the Courtyard: Ali Amr will perform his blend of traditional Arabic music with jazz and other contemporary styles in the courtyard at the Central Branch of the BPL from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. This free event is presented in partnership with Berklee College of Music.

5. BostonGreenFilmFest: Come to this all day film fest/lecture on healthy food. Chipotle will provide free chips and salsa and a burrito dinner. This free event takes place at 120 Tremont Street, Boston from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.