The week pivots today — cooler air moved in overnight, and this morning feels less like mid-May, more like early April revisited. Mostly sunny, high near 60, northwest wind steady around 10 mph with gusts to 24. You'll want that sweater or light jacket you put away two days ago. Tonight drops to 44 under mostly clear skies. Tomorrow warms back to 74 and sunny, but today holds the line at 60.
The Taubman Museum of Art is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and this is prime indoor-browsing weather — bright enough to feel awake, cool enough to want the warmth of interior spaces. Mill Mountain Theatre has shows Thursday through Sunday this week; call ahead for tonight's curtain. Center in the Square's galleries and science museum are open 10 to 5. If you're planning evening plans, A Few Old Goats on the main floor taps their first pours at 4 p.m. — the courtyard will be breezy but pleasant if you layer up.
The Roanoke River Greenway is walkable today if you don't mind the wind — it's not a sitting-on-a-bench day, but it's a good walking day. The path east toward Explore Park or west toward Wasena is about 15 minutes on foot from the flats. Mill Mountain Zoo is open 10 to 4:30 if you want the elevation and the view; the drive up is quick, and the overlook will be clear today. Pack that jacket.
Tomorrow flips warmer — 74 and sunny, northwest wind calming to 3-7 mph. If you've been holding off on the outdoor meal or the long greenway loop, Friday's your window. Tonight stays mostly clear and quiet, low around 44.
RND Coffee, five minutes west, opens at 7 a.m. — get in early, the morning's crisp. A Few Old Goats taps at 4 this afternoon. The courtyard's open but dress for 60 and gusty. If you're walking out today, bring the layer. If you're staying in, the light through the windows is good.