5 Things You Should Know Today – July 7, 2011

A free concert, a magic show and more are on today's agenda in Farmington and Farmington Hills. But first, let's get to the most important news:

1. The weather

Today's forecast calls for sunshine and temperatures in the 80s. According to the National Weather Service, this trend will continue through Saturday. Enjoy it while it lasts.

The hosts this event at 11 a.m. every Wednesday. It gives parents and youngsters a chance to enjoy the . The stories will be followed by the opportunity to play outdoor games.

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If the great outdoors is not your thing, the will host a performance by Ann Arbor magician Jeff Wawrzaszek at 2 p.m. This free event is open to all; seating begins at 1:50 p.m.

4. Corsetry 101

on Orchard Lake in Farmington always has such interesting events. Tonight at 7 p.m., it's an opportunity to learn how to make a corset. This is the first in a four-class series; for details, including costs and a list of materials, visit the Off the Beaten Path Facebook event page.

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A local favorite duo, Rock & Soul, will perform at tonight's Stars in the Park concert in . Bruce Pooley and Teresa Marbury bring a wide-ranging repertoire that will appeal to virtually all musical tastes. In 2010, Marbury won the Black Music Award for best R&B female singer. Bring a picnic dinner, a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the evening; the concert starts at 7 p.m.