The Early Word: Hysterical Excess at BAMcinematek

1. Audacious, mystical and deranged,  culminates in an apocalyptic, brain-munching finale in this exclusive Brooklyn engagement. BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave. 6:50 p.m., 9:15 p.m. $12. 

2. Each week, Annie Nieves leads the group in an art project that promotes creativity, experimentation and imagination at . Dean Street, 755 Dean St. 10:30 a.m. $10 per child; $5 for additional siblings.

3. Award-winning actor Blair Underwood, along with legendary dancer/actress Carmen de Lavallade, will come together for an intimate conversation about their careers and their roles in the new Broadway play, "A Streetcar Named Desire." Kumble Theater, 1 University Plaza. Thurs., March 15, 7 p.m. Free.

4. After a huge win at the WRAC last week, men's squad gets a No. 16 (last) seed in the West division of the NCAA Championships, playing No. 1 Michigan State on Friday.

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.