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5 Things To Do Today: Sea Lions, Improvised Music, Storytelling and More
Carroll Gardens-area subway, alternate side and event information you won't want to miss.
1. Go wild at the sea lion feeding. This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo sea lions showing off their dives, catching fish mid-air and other tricks. , 450 Flatbush Avenue near Eastern Parkway, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Free with zoo admission of $8 adults, $5 kids 3-12.
2. Listen to something a little different. Larry Ochs presents music that intermingles the thoughts, sounds and structures of “improvised music” (including jazz) with influences from the older sound-world of Korea and from other folk-music/blues influences worldwide. , , 509 Atlantic Avenue at Third Avenue, 8:00 p.m., $10.
3. Learn how to tell an amazing story. In this three-session class, the instructor will take you through the necessary steps to mine your life for good stories and amaze an audience with your performance. , , 515 Court Street at West 9th Street, 6:30 p.m., $50.
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4. Find out if your train is running ... The F and G trains will be skipping Smith-9th St, 15th St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Parkway, per usual. Jamaica-bound F trains will run via the M from 47-50 Streets to Roosevelt Avenue. Coney Island-bound F trains run via A the from W 4 St to Jay St-MetroTech, according to the MTA.
5. ... And if you have to move your car. Yes. Alternate side parking is in effect, according to the NYCDOT.
About this column: Carroll Gardens information and events you won't want to miss, including the subway and alternate side info each day.
