The Early Word: Tillie's Is Dead. Long Live... A Bar-Slash-Cafe?

1. It looks like thirsty Fort Greene-Clinton Hill residents will finally get to drink beer at —just not under the circumstances most of the fans of the beloved vegan-friendly coffeehouse would have wished for. The New York Times Local blog had the scoop Monday on the fate of the , interviewing the Australian owner of the bar-cafe that will ultimately open in the space at 248 Dekalb Ave.

2. , the Neil Gaiman novella transported to the big screen in 2009, gets a fresh airing as part of a "Books Into Film" series that looks to explore the interrelation between film and literature. Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza. 6:30 p.m. Free.

3. incorporating self-defense techniques, with DJ Ant Marshall of Lyricist Lounge providing the tunes. Nova Bar Brooklyn, 884 Pacific St. 7 p.m. $15.

4. In case you missed it: Check out Patch's tour of the , a 38-story condo building in Fort Greene.

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.