Five Things to Do This Week

Monday

Lookin’ for a sure-fire way to beat the Monday blues? Head to at Southpaw, where the Jack-of-all-trades Uncle Thrifty brings his science/magic/singing/dancing sideshow performance the main stage.

Tuesday

It’s ! On Tuesday, kick off the first official day of summer with free outdoors concerts around the neighborhood (as well as the rest of the city). Bar 4 will host seven hours of awesome music, as well as other spots around the ‘hood.

Wednesday

Finally use all those inane facts you’ve accumulated over the years at The Fifth Estate’s . And if you’re not a trivia whiz, you can always console yourself over a beer.

Thursday

On Thursday, head to the Brooklyn Lyceum for a very special occasion: the one year anniversary of Story Collider! The Lyceum celebrates the first year of this awesome story telling series with "Reinvention," six stories"about lives and worlds created and re-created."

Friday

This Friday there’s really only one thing you should be doing: checking out Roy Hargrove at . The exuberant jazz trumpeter will be playing his signature jazz/R&B blend – always a good time.