5 Things You Need To Know Today: July 27

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 

1. Today should be as close to a perfect summer day as there can be. The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies and a high temperature of 83 degrees.
2. Sure you know that the Fairbanks House is the oldest timber frame building in America, but do you know the full history of the landmark? We have a this morning.
3. will hold a Wiffle Ball tournament this morning at . 
4. The Contentments, a Dedham-based classic R&B and soul band, at 7 p.m. outdoors at the .
5. Stop by the today from noon to 6 p.m. for fresh food and to learn more about the Dedham water trail, expected to open next month.