Five Things to Do This Week

Monday

From BAM's annual MLK day celebration, to crafts with the kids at the Brooklyn Museum or yoga and community cooking at

Tuesday

If you live in Park Slope, and haven't yet ventured to Barbes to check out , its about time. Head to the Ninth Street bar and venue to check out the weekly nine piece ensemble, which plays gyspy brass, Balkan ditties, and American music. Folks afraid of the dance floor should be wary: by the end of the night, everyone will be dancing.

Wednesday

Marcy Playground's "Sex and Candy" was a staple of 90s popular culture. Here's your chance to see the band back in action, at . Frontman John Wozniak will perform from his new album. Brooklyn-based band Blackbell and Home by Hovercraft will get the evening rolling.

Thursday

Here's one for all the foodies in the Slope: this Thursday, New York Times foodies head to the Brooklyn Museum to talk shop.

Sunday

Head to on Sunday for , a day of environment awareness hosted by Parents for Climate Protection and Congregation Beth Elohim. Keynote speakers include Liz Butler, Campaign Director at 1 Sky, the nation's largest, collaborative climate campaign and Donna Goodman, Executive Director of the EarthChild Institute. There will be eco-activities and free childcare for kids 3-12, too.