5 Things You Need to Know Today: Moliere in the Park, Dance Party, Free Comedy, More

1. You need a good laugh. Head to  for  at 8 p.m. Then, if you want more, stay for the Sometimes Boys Monster Jam at 9 p.m. 603 Vanderbilt Ave. No cover.

2. You need a show. How about Moliere in the Park? If 17th century Vaudevillian slapstick is your thing (and isn't it everyone's?), head to the Music Pagoda at Prospect Park  for a free performance of  . Plus the weather is supposed to be gorgeous today (if slightly windy). 4 p.m., Free.

3. You need to get the kids out of the house. Who can resist taking them to an event called "I Love my Mommy"? , 145 Brooklyn Ave, 11:30 a.m., for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs, Free with admission of $7.50 per person over 12 months.Or see our .

4. You need to dance. You don't have to go any further than Underhill Avenue, where Friday and Saturday nights are for dancing at . Tonight there's DJ G_Mateus, tomorrow it's The Reverend Timmy James. 755 Dean St., at Underhill. 11:30 p.m. No cover.

5. You need to know if your train is running, and if you have to move your car.  There are no planned subway service changes affecting Prospect Heights trains today or over the weekend (yay!!), according to the MTA. For drivers, there isn't another planned alternate side suspension until Memorial Day, according to the NYC DOT.