5 Things: DanceAfrica Weekend at BAM and Tres Amigos at Way Station

1. You need dance. As part of DanceAfrica weekend at the , tonight there's , featuring two prominent female African performers: Alsarah & The Nubatones from the Sudan, performing a mix of Middle Eastern and East African music; and Moroccan-born Malika Zarra, combining a wide range of African and other traditions through songs in Berber, Moroccan Arabic, French, and English. 30 Lafayette Ave., 9 p.m. Free. 

2. You need country (and/or folk). In that case head to  for . The former is a country duo, the latter, a high-energy folk trio. 683 Washington Ave. 8 p.m. No cover.

3. You need to get the kids out of the house. Today at  there's a . 755 Dean St (at the corner of Underhill Ave), 10:30 a.m. $5/family. See our  for more options. 

4. You need to know if your train is running ... There are no planned service changes affecting Prospect Heights stations today or over the weekend, but you should note that all weekend, there will be no 4 trains south of Brooklyn Bridge and no 5 trains south of Grand Central. No 3 train service will be extended  to New Lots Avenue, according to the MTA.  

5. ... And if you have to move your car. You do. Alternate side won't be suspended again until Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day, according to the NYCDOT.