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Weather
• Mostly cloudy with occasional showers. High of 49 degrees.

Top Stories
• Harvey Weinstein was convicted on one rape and one criminal sex act, and he is now facing up to 29 years in prison. The jury found him not guilty on charges of predatory sexual assault.

• The Dow Jones plunged 1,000 points, as a rise in coronavirus cases outside China causes fear among investors.

• The MTA will buy nearly one thousand new “open gangway” subway cars that will enable riders to walk the length of the train without passing through doors.

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A Celebration of Dylan & The Dead  Tues Feb 25th 8pm  A Mardi Gras Celebration.  Hosted by Ross James, of Phil Lesh & The Terrain Family, is bringing his brand new project “Gotta Serve Somebody” to Brooklyn! Tickets  Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg
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Brooklyn News
• City officials are considering building an $11 billion tunnel through Brooklyn to keep cars off a crumbling section of the BQE.

• A small fire damaged the roof and fifth floor of a historic Old Fulton Street building.

• Brooklyn mob boss John (Sonny) Franzese died at age 103.

Politics
• Pete Buttigieg’s campaign is claiming irregularities in the Nevada Democratic caucus.

• The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a dispute involving Philadelphia’s refusal to place children with an agency that bars same-sex foster parents.

Entertainment
• Pixar debuted what will be its first openly gay character, to be voiced by Lena Waithe, in the upcoming film “Onward.”

• “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty in a new criminal case connected to allegations he staged a hate crime on himself.

• In 1963 the first Beatles single is released in America featuring this song as the Side “A”, but the name of the band is misspelled “Beattles”.

• In 1971 movie actor Sean Astin is born in Santa Monica, CA.  He is best known for his portrayal of Samwise Gamgee in this movie trilogy.

Opinion
• The NY Post says the Mayor’s next bike lane will bring trouble to Sixth Avenue.

• Journalist Merrill Brown writes on CNN’s website that Bloomberg News is the nation’s most unusual large news organization.

In the Blogs
• KPISS.fm is a streaming radio station that broadcasts live from a Bushwick parking lot.

• A new Japanese restaurant offering quick bites and charcoal-grilled items has opened its doors in Greenpoint.

Trending in New York
• #TheBachelor
• #BTSTakeOverNYC
• Bradley Beal
• #CNNTownHall
• #FatTuesday

Scoreboard
• The Nets (26-30) fell to the Orlando Magic, 113 to 115.

• The Knicks (17-40) lost to the Houston Rockets, 112 to 123.

• The Rangers (33-24-4) face the Islanders (35-20-6) at Nassau Coliseum. Puck drops at 7 p.m.

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Mardi Gras: Brass, Sass & A**  Tues Feb 25th 9pm  Come over to the only Mardi Gras celebration in town that actually involves a parade.  The best New Orleans Style brass bad will be rocking the floor.  Free.  House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Williamsburg
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Real Estate
• The New York Department of State is considering establishing a cease-and-desist zone in East New York.

• For Sale - 275 Corbin Place, Manhattan Beach – Detached brick home on 80×100 ft lot, 3 large BR duplex, modern kitchen, DR, bath w/ jacuzzi, LR w/ fireplace, hardwood floors.  Finished basement w/ sauna, bar/billards, laundry and storage.  Outside pool, detached garage and parking for 4 cars.  $2.595M. Realtor.com

• For Sale – 257 Ainslie Street, Williamsburg – This property features front and rear buildings separated by a courtyard – 9 BRs, 5 bath total.  Massive backyard w/ garden, two unfinished basements.  $3.099M. Capri Jet Realty. 347-450-3577

• Sold – East New York – A six-bedroom, five-bathroom, 2,090 square foot townhouse at 245 Vermont St. for $868,000. Zillow.

Technology
• Facebook’s former sustainability chief launched an organization to help big company employees press for more aggressive climate change policies.

• The head of America’s only black telecom company, Figgers Wireless, wants to change the mobile landscape with an innovative wireless charger.

Events
• Williamsburg – 5 to 10 p.m. – Grand Street Winter Restaurant Week.

• Prospect Heights – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – The American Coffeehouse.  Brooklyn Brainery, 190 Underhill Avenue

• Bushwick – 7 to 11 p.m. – Linden St. Productions hosts Mardis Gras. Queens Brewery, 1539 Covert St.

• Williamsburg -8.p.m. – A Celebration of Dylan & Dead – Mardi Gras Celebration.  Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue

• Williamsburg – 9 p.m. – Mardi Gras: Brass, Sass & A**. House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue

Weather
• Mostly sunny, with a high of 35 degrees.

Top Stories
• Two elderly passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship were confirmed dead from the coronavirus.

• Roger Stone was sentenced to three years and four months in prison for lying to Congress during the Russia investigation.

• Authorities discovered that the German gunman who killed nine, in addition to himself and his mother, had posted a manifesto online.

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A Drinking Game NYC presents Mrs. Doubtfire  Fri Feb 21st 8pm    Each movie comes with a list of buzzwords and phrases–when you hear one, a bell rings and everybody drinks! $18 The Bell House, 149 7th Street, Park Slope
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Brooklyn News
• A Brooklyn man who had his 1995 murder conviction overturned earlier this month finally broke his silence.

• The Brooklyn subway surfer whose foot was crushed by a train is recovering in the hospital after doctors amputated his food.

• A man posing as both a charity worker and a detective duped a woman in Kensignton out of close to $4,500.

Politics
• Richard Grenell was named as acting director of national intelligence.

• Pete Buttigieg’s campaign set a goal of raising $13 million by Super Tuesday.

Entertainment
• A new summer fling film is set on the streets of Harlem.

• In the new trailer, “Westworld” hints at what happens after the androids flee the theme park.

• In 1964 a New York band called The Echos recruits a young piano player.  He would make his breakthrough in 1973 with this song.

• In 1994 TV actress Hayley Orrantia is born in Arlington, TX.  She is most famous for her role as Erica Goldberg on this TV comedy.

Opinion
• A former district court judge that presided over stop-and-frisk cases writes in the NY Times that she doesn’t think Bloomberg is racist.

• A writer for Slate says that journalism won’t solve #MeToo, and neither will the courts.

In the Blogs
• Bedford + Bowery has performance picks around Brooklyn this weekend.

• Brooklyn based musician Kaye released the video for her new single “Too Much.”

Trending in New York
• #BTSComeback2020
• Jimin
• Vmin
• Jungkook
• Inner Child

Scoreboard
• The Nets (25-29) fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 104 to 112.

Weekend Sports Schedule
Friday
• The Rangers (31-24-4) take on the Carolina Hurricanes at 7 p.m.
• The Knicks (17-38) host the Indiana Pacers at 7:30 p.m.
• The Islanders (33-20-6) face the Detroit Red Wings at 8 p.m.
Saturday
• The Nets take on the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m.
• The Rangers host the San Jose Sharks at 7 p.m.
• UFC FIGHT NIGHT 138 at the Spark Arena in Auckland New Zealand. Main Card starts at 7 p.m.
Sunday
• The Islanders play the San Jose Sharks at Nassau Coliseum. Puck drops at 5 p.m.

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NYC Beer Week: Opening Bash 2020  Sat Feb 22nd  12:30 pm & 6:30 pm sessions   Join Brooklyn Brewery for the kick off a weeklong carnival of hops, malt and yeast.  We’ll be pouring Brooklyn classics, new experiments and rare vintages.  Tickets  Brooklyn Expo, 72 Noble Street, Greenpoint
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Real Estate
• “Secret” entrances are helping condos like the ones at 168 Plymouth in Dumbo to stand out.

• OPEN HOUSE- Sun Feb 23rd 1-2:30pm 296 Leonard Street, Williamsburg –  Two-family +store in perfect location.  1st flr is commercial space w/ unfinished basement storage, 2 pats upstairs each having 2 BRs, 1 bath & office space. EIKs w/ SS appliances & dishwasher.  $2.599M. Capri Jet Realty. 347-450-3577

• For Sale – 112A McKibben Street, Williamsburg - Two-family brick offers 5 BRs, 2.5 bath, open living/dining area, high-end upgrades, hardwood flooring, 2 car private driveway, finished basement w/ washer/dryer.  $1.425M. O’Kane Realty. 917-376-8780

• Sold – Flatbush – A one-bedroom, one-bathroom, 700 square foot apartment at 720 E 31st St. for $220,000. Zillow.

Eating Out
• Critic Ryan Sutton says Leo in Bushwick is a pizza joint that does it all.

• Aura Cocina, a Cuban-Asian fusion restaurant by a former Yankees Chef, is set to open in Williamsburg next month.

Restaurant ABC’s – Bed Stuy
Grade A – Warude, 385 Tompkins Ave. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized; Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Grade B – Soldier Restaurant Buffet, 1444 Fulton St. Hot food item not held at or above 140º F; Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present.
Grade C – Chun Vegetarian, 582 Nostrand Ave. Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws.

Events
• Downtown – 9 a.m. – Brooklyn Law School and Civil Rights Clinic breakfast roundtable. 250 Joralemon St.

• Downtown – 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. – The Jurassic World Live Tour. Barclay Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue

• Prospect Park – Noon to 4 p.m. – President’s Week in Prospect Park. 

• Park Slope – 8 p.m. – A Drinking Game presents Mrs. Doubtfire.  The Bell House, 149 7th Street

• Park Slope – 11:59 p.m. – Karaoke Tremendous. Union Hall, 702 Union Street

Saturday
• Downtown – 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. – The Jurassic World Live Tour. Barclay Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue
• Downtown – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Black History Month: Brooklyn and the Underground Railroad.  Participants chosen by lottery. 
• Park Slope - 11:30 a.m. – CatVideoFest 2020.  Nitehawk Cinema, 188 Prospect Park West
• Navy Yard – 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Experimental Music Hackathon.  Weav Music Inc, 141 Flushing Avenue Bldg #77
• Sunset Park – 12:30 p.m. – Rock & Roll Playhouse: Mardi Gras Celebration featuring The Black Tie Brass. Industry City, 220 36th St #2A
• Greenpoint - 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. – NYC Beer Week: Opening Bash 2020.  Brooklyn Expo, 72 Noble Street
• Greenwood Heights - 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Life Lessons from Pet Loss.  Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street

Sunday
• Prospect Lefferts Gardens – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Lunar Zoo Year – Year of the Rat.  Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Avenue
• Fort Greene – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Nature’s Workshop: Linoleum Cut Fabric Printing.  Fort Greene Visitors Center, Myrtle Avenue & Washington Park
• Williamsburg - Noon – Rock & Roll Playhouse: Mardi Gras Celebration featuring The BlackTie Brass.  Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue
• Downtown – Noon & 4 p.m. – The Jurassic World Live Tour.  Barclay Center, 20 Atlantic Avenue
• Prospect Lefferts Gardens - 1:30 p.m. – Story Time: Guess How Much I Love You. (for ages 3-8). Greenlight Bookstore, 632 Flatbush Avenue

Weather
• Partly cloudy with a high of 36.

Top Stories
• Former mayor Michael Bloomberg was ripped by his Democratic challengers in his first chance to join them on the debate stage.

• A suspect with “far-right motives” was found dead after nine people were killed overnight in hookah lounges in a German suburb of Frankfurt.

• Penn Station is being overrun by vagrants now that a homeless outreach center has given up on the location.

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Kamasi Washington Thurs Feb 20th 8pm  Blending elements of hip-hop, classical, and R&B, Kamasi Washington brings his improvisational style to the stage. Tickets  Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
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Brooklyn News
• A leaked internal memo shows that the city knew a proposed development posed a danger to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

• An unarmed Brooklyn man is suing the ICE agent who shot him in the face during a raid earlier this month.

• Restaurant Week is returning to the Grand Street BID in Williamsburg. It runsuntil March 1.

Politics
• A political analyst for NY1 breaks down Michael Bloomberg’s disastrous debateperformance.

• There is no shortage of challengers – 13 in all so far – from both sides of the aisle looking to unseat Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Entertainment
• Black Panther and the Kill Bill movies are just three of the titles disappearing from Netflix in March.

• Famously cash-strapped rapper Tyga showered strippers with tens of thousands of dollars at a Tribeca strip club.

• In 1965, Gary Lewis and The Playboys top the Billboard Hot 100 with their first hit. Lewis is the son of this famous comedian.

• In 1963, NBA star Charles Barkley is born in Leeds, Alabama. Along with this player, he is considered one of the greatest Philadelphia 76ers of all time.

Opinion
• The Daily News writes that Attorney General William Barr is learning the president demands total subjugation and humiliation from his employees.

• A columnist for the Greenpoint Star discusses why she loves Revel, the scooter rental service.

In the Blogs
• The employees at Greenpoint-based Kickstarter have voted to unionize.

• Protestors took to the streets in opposition of National Grid pipeline being built underneath North Brooklyn.

Trending in New York
• #WarrenForTheWin
• #demdebates
• #OnlyBernie
• #FortniteChapter2Season2
• Ether

Scoreboard
• The Ranges (31-24-4) topped the Blackhawks, 6-3.

• The Islanders (33-20-6) fell to the Avalanche, 3-1

• The Nets (25-28) are in Philadelphia to take on the 76ers. Tip-off is at 8 p.m.

• The NFL playoffs could expand to 14 teams next season.

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The African Burial Ground: Black Archaeology in Early NYC  Thurs Feb 20th 6:30-8pm  Learn about fascinating events of NYC’s early history. $11 Brooklyn Brainery, 190 Underhill Ave, Prospect Heights
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Real Estate
• The Tesla showroom in Red Hook is on the market for $60 million.

• OPEN HOUSE – Sun Feb 23rd 12-1:30pm. 117 N. 4th Street, Williamsburg - Semi detached 8 family home offers 24 BRs, 8 bath, oasis-like backyard, full basement. Close to all.  $2.939M. Capri Jet Realty. 347-450-3577

• For Sale – 176 Skillman Avenue, Williamsburg – Six family home offers 6 1BR/1 bath units, full finished basement, generous private yard. Five units vacant on title. $2.4M. Eliot Hill Realty  917-209-5686

• Sold – One-bedroom, one-bath, 816-square-foot apartment at 85 Hudson Avenue in Vinegar Hill for $810,000.

Style & Fashion
• Vogue spends a day in Brooklyn with model Maya Stepper.

• Brighten your winter by adding these VSCO Girl essentials to your wardrobeand daily routine.

Events
• Fort Greene – 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Kids Week Brooklyn: Build a Bird Feeder. Fort Greene Visitors Center, Myrtle Ave. & Washington Park

• Williamsburg – 11 a.m. – Mayor Bill de Blasio makes an announcement about relief for small businesses. PS 18, 101 Maujer St.

• Manhattan Beach – 11 a.m. – Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul announces workforce development funding awards. Kingsborough CC, 2001 Oriental Blvd.

• Prospect Park – Noon to 4 p.m. – President’s Week in Prospect Park. 

• Prospect Heights – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – The African Burial Ground: Black Archaeology in Early NYC. Brooklyn Brainery, 190 Underhill Ave.

• Downtown - 7 p.m. – The Jurassic World Live Tour. Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave.

• Williamsburg – 7 p.m. – Shakespeare in the Club: Romeo & Juliet. House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave.

• Flatbush - 8 p.m. – Kamasi Washington. Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave.

Weather
• Mostly sunny with a high of 32 degrees.

Top Stories
• More than 800,000 Syrians, mostly women and children, have fled their homesduring a Russian-backed Syrian military campaign.

• Video of a vandal spray painting “Help Us” on the side of an NYPD patrol car sparks outrage from police unions.

• The House voted to extend the deadline to ratify equal rights.

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Seven Sins: Adam & Eve Burlesque  Feb 16th – Apr 2nd  Seven Sins brings together everything from the circus to live music and decadent visuals into one sexy bend perfect for the Valentine’s season.  Tickets  Theatre XIV, 383 Troutman Street, Bushwick
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Brooklyn News
• A fugitive from Brooklyn who recently visited China is being screened for the coronavirus at a Buffalo detention facility

• Before tackling a full-scale revamp of the entire Brooklyn bus route network, the MTA says it will focus on a transit study of the Utica Avenue corridor.

• Police are looking for an alleged hit-and-run driver in Flatlands who witnesses say fled on foot after crashing.

Politics
• Leading up their meeting, Trump urged Governor Cuomo to end the lawsuits against his administration, and added a dig at the end about “Fredo.”

• The Senate passed a resolution that aims to rein in the president’s ability to use military action against Iran without congressional approval.

Entertainment
• Congresswoman AOC has signed on as a guest judge for Season 12 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

• DC Comics is launching a new six-issue miniseries called “Batman: The Adventures Continue” in April.

• Who was the real St. Valentine? The Origin of Valentine’s Day.  

• In 1970 movie actor Simon Pegg is born in Brockworth, England.  He played Dr. Montgomery Scott in this 2009 Sci-Fi movie.

Opinion
• The Daily News says  the city’s new broker fee legislation is unwarranted and unfair to real estate agents.

• A writer from the Times says Bernie Sanders isn’t a socialist, and the fact that he plays one on TV is a problem.

In the Blogs
• Brooklyn’s oldest powerlifting gym got a wellness makeover.

• A new indoor skatepark opened in Bushwick.

Trending in New York
• #ValentinesDay2020
• #FridayFeeling
• #ValentinesWithNobody
• Artist 2.0
• Tink

Scoreboard
• The Rangers (29-23-4) topped the Minnesota Wild in overtime, 4 to 3.

• The Islanders (33-17-6) got swept by the Nashville Predators, 0 to 5.

Weekend Sports Schedule
Friday
• The Rangers face the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 p.m.
Saturday
• The Islanders head to Vegas take on the Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m.
• UFC FIGHT NIGHT 167 at Santa Ana Star Center starts 8 p.m.
Sunday
• The Rangers host the Boston Bruins at 3:30 p.m.

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Couples & Money  Sat Feb 15th  9:30-11am  Deal with delicate money matters without wreaking havoc on your love life.  $11  Brooklyn Brainery, 190 Underhill Ave, Prospect Heights
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Real Estate
• NYCHA announced it will bring nearly 6,000 apartments in Brooklyn and Manhattan under private management.

• OPEN HOUSE –  Sun Feb 16th – 2:30-4pm. 483 Humboldt Street, Greenpoint – Two family home on 4 levels – lower duplex a 2 BR, 2 bath unit; upper duplex is a 3 BR, 2 bath unit.  2 full kitchens, great storage space, access to large beautiful yard.  Attic can be used as a family room or office.  $1.395M. Capri Jet Realty. 347-450-3577

• For Sale –  1024 East 27th Street, Midwood – 1,472 s/f home offers 3 BR, 3 bath, Kosher kitchen, LR, DR, finished basement w/ side entrance, washer/dryer, plenty of storage, back deck off kitchen.  $850,000. Homes.com. 646-741-3893

• Sold – Flatbush – A one-bedroom, one-bathroom, 700 square foot apartment at 720 E 31st St. for $220,000. Zillow.

Eating Out
• The highly anticipated Burmese restaurant Rangoon is opening in Crown Heights for three nights only.

• A hard-seltzer festival called Seltzer Land is coming to the Brooklyn Expo Center in May.

Restaurant ABC’s – Coney Island
Grade A – Leanly Chinese Food, 1627 Mermaid Ave. Evidence of mice; Cold food item held above 41º F; Facility not vermin proof.
Grade B – King Texas Friend Chicken and Pizza, 2919B Surf Ave. Food not protected from potential source of contamination; Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor; Personal cleanliness inadequate; Non-food contact surface improperly constructed; Lighting Inadequate.
Grade C – Flywheel, 1000 Surf Ave. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present; Food contact surface not properly washed; Food not protected from potential source of contamination; Facility not vermin proof.

Events
• Greenpoint - 9 to 11 a.m. – My Sweetie & Me.  McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street

• Downtown Brooklyn - 12:30 p.m. – Housing Works workers file for an election with the National Labor Relations Board at MetroTech Center.

• Ditmas Park – 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. – Valentine’s Dinner.  The Farm on Adderley, 1108 Cortelyou Road

• Gowanus – 6 to 9 p.m. – Are You That Somebody?  Parklife, 636 Degraw Street

• Manhattan Beach – 7p.m. – Tatiana Eva-Marie & The Avalon Jazz.  On Stage @ Kingsborough, 2001 Oriental Blvd.

• Downtown – 7 p.m. – The Lumineers.  Barclay Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue

• Gowanus – 10:30 p.m. -Anti-Valentine’s Day Party.  Littlefield’s, 635 Sackett Street

• Park Slope – 11:59 p.m. – Karaoke Tremendous.  Union Hall, 702 Union Street

Saturday
• Prospect Heights – 9:30 to 11 a.m. – Couples & Mooney.  Brooklyn Brainery, 190 Underhill Avenue
• Park Slope – 11a.m. – Screening of “Sabrina”.  Nitehawk Cinema, 188 Prospect Park West
• Sunset Park – 12:30 p.m. – Rock & Roll Playhouse: The Music of The Beatles for Kids.  Industry City, 220 36th St #2A
• Park Slope – 5 p.m. – Randy Feltface.  Union Hall, 702 Union Street
• Fort Greene – 7:30 p.m. – Irina Kolesnikova – Swan Lake.  Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Avenue
• Downtown - 8 p.m. – Ladies Night R&B Super Jam.  Barclay Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue
• Williamsburg - 10 p.m. – Discotechnique: Soul Train.  House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue

Sunday
• Prospect Lefferts Gardens – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Lunar Zoo Year – Year of the Rat.  Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Avenue
• Prospect Lefferts Gardens – 11:30 a.m. – Story Time: Consent (for Kids!).  Greenlight Bookstore, 632 Flatbush Avenue
• Williamsburg – Noon – Rock & Roll Playhouse: The Music of Prince for Kids.  Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue
• Flatbush - 2:30 p.m. – Jacquees: King of R & B.  Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Avenue
• Park Slope – 5 p.m. – Randy Feltface.  Union Hall, 702 Union Hall
• Flatbush – 8 p.m.- The BK Drip.  Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Avenue