The Early Word: Brooklyn Premiere of 'More Than a Month'

1. 29-year-old African American filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman sets out on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month in "More Than a Month," an investigation to find out what the treatment of history tells us about race and equality in America. Free and open to the public. Kumble Theater, Long Island University-Brooklyn, 1 University Plaza. 6 p.m.

2. Take this opportunity to be heard and give your input to help shape one of Fort Greene's newest public spaces. Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Oxford St. 6 p.m.

3. Those interested in joining or learning more about the Greene Hill Food Coop are encouraged to attend a General Meeting. Open to the public. Alliance of Resident Theaters New York, 138 S. Oxford St. 7 p.m.

4. Hosted by Happy Cruelty Day author Bob Powers, Steamboat: A Literary Humor Series provides a monthly forum for some of the best humor writers in NYC every third Thursday. So let the laughter—and the wine—flow! Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton St. 7:30 p.m.

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.