June 21: Make Music NY

Fulton Street rocks.

Well, we always knew that. But today, the thoroughfare where Fort Greene usually blows off some steam with beers at or recharges itself with pub grub at will play host to an eclectic mix of rock, jazz and soul — just in time for the start of summer. 

of the artists performing this evening starting at 5:30 p.m... so remember to knock off work early.

Here are your 5 Things:

1. Author Amiri Baraka and director Melvin Van Peebles will read from their work and have a conversation moderated by journalist Farai Chideya at for Clinton Hill's P.S. 11 at . 

2.. Chances are you voted for him in 2008. Now Organizing For America is launching a bid to give him another four years. If that sounds like a good idea, here's your chance to meet up with like-minded people in downtown Brooklyn for the . 

3. Officers from the 88th Precinct will hold a at University Settlement Community Center tonight. Bring your questions and the hardworking cops at the 88th will do their best to bring the answers. 

4. In case you missed it: Admiral's Row took a big step yesterday towards becoming a . 

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.