1. Bring your umbrella. Today calls for showers before noon, but then a gradual clearing in the afternoon with a high near 47. The evening will be mostly clear and a low around 30.

2. The American Islamic Congress Center, which opened on 38 Newbury in December, is holding an Intercultural Mixer, "Mystical Senegal" at 6:30 p.m.  Highlights include live ethnic music, a photo exhibit from Senegal and guest speaker Dr. Alex Zito of Boston University. RSVP via events@aicongress.org or 617.266.0080. $5 cover.

3. Our columnist John Keith asks: are Boston's schools doomed to fail? The city could technically end busing, today. Ketih takes a look at our current public school situation, the push for more students to attend neighborhood schools, and the mayor's goal to radically revamp the system. 

4. It's baseball season at the Hill House. Registration is open for the Hill House's Little League teams, for kids aged 3 to 12. Click here for more information.

5. Nominations are now being accepted for marshals for Boston’s annual Pride Parade, on Saturday, June 9. See the full story for complete details and for more on the parade overall.