Arts & Entertainment
The Early Word: Vivian Sessoms at BAMcafe Live
Delivering 'panache to spare,' soulful singer helps wind down the workweek tonight at 9.
1. , a singer who got her start doing backup work for the likes of P. Diddy and Sinead O'Connor, brings a mix of subterranean bass lines and lavender vocals to this week's BAMcafe Live. , 30 Lafayette Ave. 9 p.m.
2. Macy's, one of NYC's top two retailers, reported a 6.6 percent rise in revenue last month, driven by strong sales of handbags, women's apparel and men's accessories, according to Crain's New York Business. Not to be outdone, The Gap——also posted a better-than-expected sales surge in February.
3. featuring a vintage of the week, plus a treat from Provisions to pair. , 765 Fulton St. 6 p.m.
Find out what's happening in Fort Greene-Clinton Hillwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
4. Crazed opera impresario , played by Klaus Kinski, is pitted against the South American jungle as he struggles to finance and build an opera house in the rainforest. BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave. 9 p.m. $12.
5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.
Find out what's happening in Fort Greene-Clinton Hillwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.