5 Things: Alternate Side Suspended, Mix Tape Swap Meet and Drop-in Drawing Workshop

1. You need (to make, see and/or discuss) art. Head to the  for "Thursdays at 7," which tonight includes performances by , a  and a discussion with  (at 6:30 p.m.). Here's the full schedule. 200 Eastern Parkway. All events at 7 unless noted. Free with museum suggested admission of $12. 

2. You need some new music. In that case head to for , where participants will swap mix tapes, CDs, or USB sticks. 721 Franklin Ave. bet. Park and Sterling, 7 p.m. Free. 

2.5 You need to get politically involved. If you want to reform Brooklyn's Democratic Party, head to the . , 632 Stering Place at Underhill. 7 p.m. Free. 

3. You need to get the kids out of the house. In addition to the regular round of kids events today, there's also  where Kristen Balouch will read from her latest books and discuss her illustrations. , 10 Grand Army Plaza, Dweck Center, 10 a.m. Free. Also, tonight the  is free from 4 to 7. See our  for more options. 

4. You need to know if your train is running ... There are no planned service changes affecting Prospect Heights stations today, however, note that the  all week for "Fastrack" repairs, according to the MTA. 

5. ... And if you have to move your car. You don't! Alternate side is suspended today for Solemnity of the Ascension, according to the NYCDOT.