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5 Things You Need to Know Today, July 27

Can't let summer pass by without checking out the town's Jazz on the Plazz summer concert series. Tonight's performer is acclaimed vocalist Barbara Morrison.

1. LGS Recreation's 55-Plus Program is presenting the free classic film Yankee Doodle Dandy at 1 p.m., today, Wednesday, July 27, at the Los Gatos Recreation Center, 123 E. Main St. The film is about the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan. It also highlights actor James Cagney in some of his finest song-and-dance routines. Details: 408-354-8700.

2. Enjoy the sixth concert tonight, Wednesday, July 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., featuring Barbara Morrison The Wednesday concerts are free and continue through Aug. 24 at Town Plaza, at the intersection of West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue near the post office. Details: Teri Hope, 408-354-1155.

3. If you didn't have a chance to see 's presentation of The Jungle Book, no worries. The company is presenting matinee and evening performances of the family friendly version of Grease July 28-31, at  Get your tickets by clicking here. Details: Brian Houg at info@lgyt.net.

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4. Make plans to attend the family film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at the , 41 No. Santa Cruz Ave., 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 28, to benefit the Friends of Los Gatos Library fundraising campaign for the new library. Tickets are $20 and include movie, popcorn and beverage. Details: Katherine Cance, 408-425-7306.

5. Want your youngsters to learn more about animals? Kids of all ages are invited to visit different continents and hear from the special animals that live there. Australian kangaroo and African lion star in the story of the Lion and the Mouse. Penguin visits from Antarctica, Orangutan from Asia, and more animal characters from lands far and wide. The Los Gatos Public Library will be presenting a world animal puppet show at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 28, in the Los Gatos Town Council Chambers, 110 E. Main St. Details: 408-354-6893 or hlong@losgatosca.gov.

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