Politics & Government

The Early Word: Jeffries' Camp Reacts to 'No Impact Man' Bid

Colin Beavan newest aspirant for 8th Congressional seat.

1. A campaign spokesperson for Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, D-Fort Greene, had this to say about 'No Impact Man' star Colin Beavan's candidacy on the Green Party line, : “We’re focused on the primary right now. We will not comment on possible general election challengers until the appropriate time.” As of early Monday, Jeffries' primary challenger, Councilman Charles Barron, did not return a call for comment on Beavan's 8th Congressional District bid.

2. Rosecrans Baldwin, editor of The Morning News and author of the novel You Lost Me There, discusses his new memoir about expatriate life, . Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton St. 7:30 p.m. Free.

3. Come by and feel like part of the family, Brooklyn-style, at this donation-based yoga class. Brooklyn Free School, 372 Clinton Ave. 6:45 p.m. Free-ish.

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4. Hosted by Kurt Braunohler and Kristen Schaal (Flight of the Conchords), features comedy from New York's best comics and sketch groups, new music, special guests and the occasional, unpredictable oddity. Littlefield, 622 Degraw St. 8 p.m. $8.

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.

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