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5 Things: Mayoral Forum, Nerd A Cappella

What you need to know, pre-coffee.

1. Evaluate the candidates vying for your vote. The "Brooklyn Reform Coalition" will host a Mayoral Forum for the public to hear directly from the Democratic candidates on issues important to the community. Hal Friedman, president of coalition member club Independent Neighborhood Democrats, stated: "This Forum will provide an excellent opportunity to hear the candidates' views on how they intend to make our city government work more effectively and fairly... We will identify and advocate for policies that counter the corrosive forces of corruption that hurt New Yorkers in a serious way." St. Francis College, 180 Remsen St., Doors open at 6 p.m., Program will begin at 6:30 p.m.

2. Join the club. Come to Powerhouse on 8th for Middle Grade Book Club: The Secret of Zoom. Join the book shop for their third Middle Grade Book Club Night (Ages 9-12) tonight from 5:30 to 6:30 with their children's book specialist Jordan of TheRustyKey.com. There will be a reading of “The Secret of Zoom” by Lynne Jonell. Buy the book here and get 15% off!

3. Get jazzed. Don’t miss the Eri Yamamoto Trio
 at Roulette. Since moving to the United States in 1995, Eri Yamamoto has established herself as one of jazz’s most original and compelling pianists and composers. The Eri Yamamoto Trio has developed a unique sound and repertoire, with a strong following in New York and abroad.

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4. Nerd out. Swing by The Way Station for Choirfly + Noah Redfield. Choirfly is NYC's premiere nerd-themed a cappella group. Founded in 2011 by Rachel Rakov, Choirfly's members share a love of singing in addition to their affections of comic books, video games, sci-fi, RPGs, and fantasy.

5. Move your car. Alternate side parking rules are back in effect today. 

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