5 (Free) Things: Hip-Hop and Folk at Branded, Poetry Reading, More

1. You need music. Head to  for , a showcase of up-and-coming artists. Tonight, Mighty Third Rail, Arthur Lewis, Max ZT, Akie Bermiss and host Lynette Williams perform. 603 Vanderbilt Ave. at Bergen. 7 p.m. No cover. 

2. You need poetry. Head to the  for the . Tonight, poets R. Erica Doyle (Prox;Belladonna), Amy King (I Want to Make You Safe; Litmus Press) and Jon Leon (The Malady of the Century; futurepoem) read from their work. 10 Grand Army Plaza, 7 p.m. Free. 

3. You need to get the kids out of the house. There are a ton of options on Wednesdays including  for kids 0-18 months at the . Space is limited. Pick-up a ticket at the children's reference desk the morning of the event. 10 Grand Army Plaza, 10 or 10:30 a.m. 0-18 months. Free. See our  for more options.  

4. You need to know if your train is running ... It is! There are no planned service changes affecting Prospect Heights stations today, however you should note that between midnight and 5 a.m. all week, there will be no 4 trains south of Brooklyn Bridge. However 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 Thursday, May 17 for Solemnity of the Ascension, according to the NYCDOT.