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5 Things To Do Today: Splurge For Spring, Clean Up Columbia, Laugh At Comics

Carroll Gardens-area subway, alternate side and event information you won't want to miss.

1. Look sharp. The Isabel Marant collection at Bird features all of the florals and etoiles to satisfy your spring shopping needs. Worth a look! , 220 Smith Street at the corner of Butler Street, open 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Prices vary.

2. Lend a hand. The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative continues its clean-up efforts along Columbia Street this morning—and they're looking for volunteers. All ages welcome. , 153 Columbia Street between Degraw and Kane Streets. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Free. Call 718.522.0193 for details.

3. Loosen up. Arden Myrin and Lisa deLarios host a zany lineup of comedians, party acts, and other surprises for The Party Machine, Union Hall, 702 Union Street at Fifth Avenue, 7:30 p.m., $5.

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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 has resumed, according to the NYCDOT.

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