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5 Things: Berm Bulb Planting, Twisted Cartoons, Free Magic Show, Subway Changes, More

Prospect Heights-area information and events you won't want to miss.

1. You need to help beautify the neighborhood. You can plant bulbs at either of two events: the , and the  (which also includes arts and crafts events for the kids).  

2. You need dark music, twisted cartoons and home-brewed beer. Head to LaunchPad for  for everything from unsettling ukelele music to animation of barbaric warriors to "Muppet-Show-esque drumming." 8:00 pm. 721 Franklin Ave, Free.

3. You need to get the kids out of the house. Head to the for , where children’s magician Evan Paquette will perform his slight of hand tricks. Plus, Paquette incorporates many teaching moments into the performance. 1-2 p.m., all ages, Free. Or, see our full .

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4. You need to know if your train is running ... All weekend there will be no No. 2 trains between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Take the No. 5 or R trains to nearby stations instead, according to the MTA.

5. ... And if you have to move your car. Alternate side won't be suspended again until Wednesday for Diwali, according to the NYCDOT.

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