5 Things You Need To Know Today: June 18

1. To celebrate its third anniversary, Jack’s Abby Brewing will release Framingham Lager, a new beer, today, that will give back to the Framingham community that embraced the small business.

Framingham Lager is a traditional American-style lager. A portion of the proceeds are being donated to Framingham Downtown Renaissance, a non-profit organization that supports downtown Framingham.

There will be a release party for the Framingham Lager at the British Beer Company on Route 9 from 6:30-9 tonight. 

2. Residents of the Mellon Street, Winthrop Street, Bethany Road and Waverly Street neighborhood are invited to come to the Brazilian American Center tonight at 7 for a meeting with the Framingham Department of Public Works to get an update on upcoming construction projects.

4.  The main Framingham Library will host a free concert tonight featuring the Elysian Winds at 7. The quintet will perform the works of several composers. Instruments in the quintet include flute, horn, clarinet, bassoon and oboe. Formed in 2012, the group showcases the talents of five musicians from the Greater Boston area. 

5. Amazing Things Arts Center will hold the World Citizens Cafe tonight from 7 to 9. The World Citizens Cafe is a place for area residents to meet up, honor their heritage and explore their role as citizens of the world. 

The "Café provides an opportunity for people to relax, share their unique perspectives and experiences, and explore the possibilities that arise when we think of ourselves, not only as citizens of a town or country, but also as citizens of the world," said Phil Cantor, Framingham resident and founder of the World Citizens’ Café.