5 Things: Story Telling and Chicken Barn Heroes at Way Station, Author Reading at Soda Bar, More

1. You need a good story. Head to for , a night of storytelling by members of the audience. Sign-up for the 5-minute slots begins at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8. Tonight's theme is "first time." Then, at 9, the take the stage. 683 Washington Ave., Free.  

2. You need to use your brain. Head to  for , reading and conversation with writers Roberta Allen, Robin Grearson, John Haskell, and Kirsten Kaschock. 629 Vanderbilt Ave., free.

3. You need to get the kids out of the house. It's a hike, but at the Music Jam Session at Mini Max Toys & Cuts Brittany will entertain kids of all ages with her ukulele, and best of all it's free. 151 Atlantic Ave (at Clinton St), 10 a.m. Or, see our .  

4. You need to know if your train is running ... Midnight to 5 a.m. through Friday there are  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. Today you do. The next alternate side suspension is Friday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, according to the NYCDOT.