Learn to Save a Life, and English Singers Come to Davis Square

Prescription drug overdose is a growing problem in the country and it's a problem that has touched Somerville in recent years. The city, along with Save Our Somerville and , is running a workshop to teach people how to recognize the signs and symptoms overdosing and how to respond. The workshop is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cross Street Senior Center at 165 Broadway. 

For more information or to register please contact Patty Contente, Clinical Youth Specialist, Somerville Health Department, Office of Prevention at 617-625-6600 ext. 4325 or pcontente@somervillema.gov.

Here's an excuse to get outside with the youngsters today: From 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. it's story time at the

Jez Lowe, from the tough northern part of England, sings about the people and culture of that region's mining society, among other things. Steve Tilston, who grew up in the Midlands of England, has been creating songs since the 1970s. They're both at tonight, starting at 8 p.m.

If Union Square is more your thing, check out Andrew Greene, Heather Maloney, Tan Vampires and Plumerai at . The show starts at 8 p.m.

Weather and Red Sox
Mostly sunny, with highs near 80. The Red Sox kick of a three-game series in Philadelphia tonight.