June 11-12: Brooklyn Pride Weekend

Perhaps the best measure of how far Brooklyn's LGBT community has come lies in one simple fact, on display at scores of events across the borough:

More and more, Pride seems to apply to everyone. 

Whether its the 5K Run this a.m., or the multicultural festival and parade later in the day, straight allies of the city's gay community will be out in droves to support their friends, neighbors and family members. 

So here's to everyone looking for a better tomorrow, be they gay or straight. Happy Pride.

Here are your 5 Things for this weekend:

1. In case you missed it: here's a of Brooklyn Pride events taking place through this weekend.

2. David Swain, who read from his book, On the Prison Ship Jersey at Greenlight Books last night, will lead on Saturday at 1 p.m.

3. Brooklyn Speaks will sponsor Saturday afternoon seeking to find out ways to hold developer Bruce Ratner and the Empire State Economic Development Corp. responsible for Atlantic Yards construction. 

4. in our Great Escapes series, the Brooklyn Flea returns to satisfy even the most discerning thrift store shopper this 

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.