The Early Word: New Builiding at BAM Takes Shape

1. Savvy residents may have already spotted the signage at Brooklyn Academy of Art's new Richard B. Fisher Building, installed earlier this week at 321 Ashland Place, behind the historic Peter Jay Sharp Opera House. The multi-use space—the first addition to the BAM "campus" since 1987—will debut in September. For a time-lapse video of construction, check out BAM's webpage on the new building here.

2. BRIC Arts presents , an exhibition that creates an encounter between visual and verbal forms of representation. BRIC Rotunda Gallery, 33 Clinton St. (Brooklyn Heights). Noon to 6 p.m. Free.

3. Find out how to negotiate a fast-changing industry to get your work published at , a panel discussion moderated by Jessica Hagedorn and Harold Augenbraum. , 1 University Plaza. 6 p.m. Free.

4. Representing a rare breed of rock purists, brings her "fierce shredding machine" aka her guitar to the boards at BAMcafe. , 30 Lafayette Ave. 9 p.m. Free.

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.