Five Things: Science Fiction Comes Alive, Beacon Street Reconstruction

1) Beacon Street reconstruction meeting
A meeting about the reconstruction of Beacon Street takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the Argenziano School.

2) Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact
Explore science fiction technologies that have or are in the process of becoming realities with Somerville resident Joelle Renstrom, who blogs at www.couldthishappen.com. It's at 7 p.m. at Rosebud Bar and Grill (behind the diner) in Davis Square.

3) Power and Responsibility: Royalty and the Performing Arts Among Asante in Ghana
Professor of Music Kwasi Ampane, from the University of Michigan, will present the first colloquium of the semester at Tufts. It's at 12 p.m. at the Granoff Music Center.

4) School Committee meeting
The Somerville School Committee meets at 7 p.m. at Somerville City Hall.

5) Monday night fun
If you're looking for something to do tonight, check out some of the events happening across the city, including pub trivia, football watching and a burlesque performance. Check our events listings.