Get Out: Japanese Songstress Taeko, a Blues Festival and a Vintage Shopping Party

WHAT: Brownstone Jazz Featuring Taeko

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, November 16, 9:00 p.m. - Saturday, November 17, 1:00 a.m., Sankofa Aban Bed and Breakfast
107 MACON ST bet. MARCY AND NOSTRAND

WHY GO: Japanese Jazz Queen TAEKO has learn to embrace the American Classic form of music, and present it in an enjoyable style of her own. At times she will take this musical art form called Jazz, and sing it in her traditional Japanese language. This sound is as beautiful as a Songbird, perched outside on a limb. PLUS Lou Raimone-Piano; G. Earl Grice-Drums. Presented by Brownstone JAZZ Co-Founding Bassist, and Musical Director ERIC LEMON

HOW MUCH: $20

WHAT: The Street Singer— A Bed-Stuy Musical Reading

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, November 16, 7:00 p.m., Tiny Cup Café, 279 Nostrand Avenue

WHY GO: A musical reading of Stephen Witt's second novel, The Street Singer. The novel is urban fiction about a subway musician that gets involvged with the Atlantic Yards project. Mr. Witt is an award-winning Brooklyn journalist covering Bed-Stuy and Central Brooklyn for Our Time Press.

HOW MUCH: Free

WHAT: 7^th Annual Big-Eyed Blues Festival

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, November 16, 8:00 p.m., 367 Bedford Avenue

WHY GO: Come check out the local blues scene, featuring Beareather & The Brown Liquor Sounds at 8:30 and The Back Alley Players featuring UMAR at 10:00

HOW MUCH: $20

WHAT: The Shopping Party With Vintage Finds

WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, November 17, 6:00 p.m., 901 Atlantic Avenue

WHY GO: SHOP, SIP, SOCIALIZE....Saturday November 17th....BKLYN.... RSVP AT THECLOSETJUNKIES@GMAIL.COM. THE SHOPPING PARTY IS BAAACK AND BETTER THAN BEFORE!!! With tons of more deals on your favorite designers, vintage clothing, and one of a kind pieces shipped over seas from Japan! What’s better than a Shopping Party? Join THEE rebirth of cooL + Theclosetjunkies as we SHOP, SIP, and SOCIALIZE! Theclosetjunkies.com will be featuring men's and women's vintage one-of-a-kind clothing pieces, and accessories, for your shopping pleasure. Shop till you drop as you sip on complimentary beverages and enjoy delectable sweets. You do not want to miss out on this amazing shopping experience!

HOW MUCH: $5

WHAT: Bed-Vyne Art Gallery Presents “333”

WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, November 1, 4:00 p.m., Bed-Vyne Wine, 370 Tompkins Avenue

WHY GO: On Sunday, November 18, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Bed-Vyne Gallery, located at 370 Tompkins Avenue, Gasowski, along with his father David Gasowski – a sculptor – and George Spencer – a painter – will present “333,” an exhibit of three Bed-Stuy artists showcasing three completely different styles over the next three weeks.

HOW MUCH: Free