The Early Word: Jazz Women Fusing Forms

1. Part of DanceAfrica 2012, Brooklyn Arts Council and BAMcafé Live present featuring two prominent female African performers: Alsarah & The Nubatones from the Sudan and Moroccan-born Malika Zarra, combining a breathtaking range of African and other traditions through songs in Berber, Moroccan Arabic, French, and English. Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave. 9 p.m. Free.

2. The focuses on how public health leaders can implement strategies and solutions on the project, committee, unit, campaign, agency/organization and coalition level. Long Island University-Brooklyn, 1 University Place. Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $30-$150. 

3. This gives kids and parents a no-cost peek at an eight-week dance program. Sacred, 197 Clifton Place. 4:30 p.m. Free.

**Update, 12:01 p.m.: This event has been postposed until further notice, according to organizer Arts 651 4. Honoring a “First Lady of Dance,” : My Life in Dance and Theater and Legends I Met Along The Way is a retrospective work replete with signature solos, film clips, photos and stories. Kumble Theater, 1 University Place. 7:30 p.m. $30.

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.