5 Things You Need to Know Today, July 31

1. Today, Sunday, July 31, is the last chance to see the 's presentation of the family-friendly musical Grease at  Get your tickets for the matinee or evening shows by clicking here. Details: Brian Houg at info@lgyt.net.

2.  presents Crossing Boundaries, an exhibition featuring the paintings of Ming Jing (Mike) Wang and the sculptures of Kristin Lindseth Rivera through Sept. 15, at 4 Tait Ave. at W. Main St. On Sunday, July 31, the museum sponsors a meet the artists reception 4-5 p.m., at the same location for members only. On Thursday, Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m., there will be a an artist demonstration. Details: 408-395-7386.      

3. If you've never attended the Gilroy Garlic Festival, this weekend is your chance. Doors open at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31. More than 100,000 people are expected to participate in the 33rd "Stinking Rose" extravaganza at Christmas Hill Park. Details: 408-842-1625. 

4. The Los Gatos Shakespeare Festival continues this weekend with performances at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday July 30-31, at Oak Meadow Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd. The Festival Theatre Ensemble will perform the non-Shakespearean Charley's Aunt comedy, the Tragedy of Macbeth and Twelfth Night. Performances end at around 9:30 p.m., so the public is asked to take blankets or jackets to stay warm and be comfortable. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and youth under 17 years of age. Details: 408-996-0635 or fteshakes@gmail.com.

4. Enjoy the seventh free Music in the Park summer outdoor concert, 5-7 p.m., Sunday, July 31, Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn, 110 E. Main St. The show is part of the popular MIP series, a fixture of the Los Gatos summer scene. The act this Sunday is Petty Theft. Music in the Park, which started more than two decades ago, is produced through a partnership between the Town and Los Gatos Music & Arts, best known for its successful Jazz on the Plazz concert series. Details: Valerie Hopkins or Marianne Hamilton, 408-354-1155.