Five Things to Know: Starbucks Coming to Southie Before Jamaica Plain

Essential daily information at a glance, including an observation that Southie is getting a Starbucks before JP.

1. Forecast: Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 70s. 2. Southie Gets a Starbucks Before Us: Adam Gaffin at the indispensable Universal Hub had an interesting observation — South Boston will be getting a Starbucks before JP. 3. Local Night at Whole Foods: It's the first Monday of the month, when local food makers come to Whole Foods to give out samples and talk to customers. "Loco for Local" night runs 5-7 p.m. 4. JP Reads Reaches Crescendo: It's a big week for the neighborhood-wide reading initiative JP Reads. This week's events culminate Friday with a visit to JP by Erin Morgenstern, author of the reading selection, "The Night Circus." 5. Poetry Workshop with Boston Poet Laureate Sam Cornish: Poet Laureate Sam Cornish is …

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