5 Things: Franklin Avenue Proust Society and Nerd Cabaret

1. You need Proust! You're in luck. Tonight is the inaugural meeting of the "Franklin Avenue Proust Society." The brainchild of Little Zelda owner Michael de Zayas, the group will read In Search of Lost Time—slowly—and meet every night to discuss it for the next two years. Little Zelda, 728 Franklin Ave., 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free.  

2. You need Cabaret! In that case, head to  for . 683 Washington Ave., 8 p.m. Free.  

3. You need to cheer on Team USA ... and have a daquiri. See our list of  and their drink specials.

4. You need to get the kids out of the house.  There's a new show at Puppetworks: Punch & Judy who introduce three classic tales. See our  for more options.

5. You need to know if your train is running ... or if you have to move your car.  There are no planned subway changes affecting Prospect Heights stations all weekend. For drivers, alternate side parking rules won't be suspended again until Wednesday, August 15 for Feast of the Assumption, according to the NYCDOT.