Five Things: Open Stage, Somerville's Best, Facebook and Karaoke

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The first Wednesday of every month, local musicians can perform at an open stage at . They'll play a song under five minutes that will be recorded and streamed on the Internet. Afterward, a performer will do a 25-minute set.

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Our Somerville Patch Readers' Choice polls are still open. Vote for things like the best bartender, Italian restaurant and nail salon in Somerville. .

3) Join us on Facebook
Another way to get Somerville news (and join in the occasional conversation) is to like us on Facebook. You can do that here.

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, Highland Kitchen's karaoke night takes place Wednesdays at 10 p.m.

5) Weather and Red Sox
The Red Sox play the Tigers tonight at 7:10 p.m. There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms today. Thunderstorms could bring heavy rain.