The Broad Street Boardwalk has a free live-music block scheduled today from noon to 1:30 p.m., according to DowntownATL’s October 21 calendar. It is a low-commitment excuse to get outside during the lunch hour.

This is a good example of a useful local discovery that does not need to be a major event: grab lunch, hear a little music, and return to work. The forecast is sunny and mild enough for an outdoor stop.

Because outdoor programming can change, check the day’s downtown calendar before making a special trip.

What to do: If downtown around lunch, stop at the Broad Street Boardwalk between noon and 1:30 p.m.