5 Things You Need to Know Today: Holiday Market, Open Mic and More

1- You need to know if your train is running. Luckily, today it is; there are no subway changes affecting Prospect Heights.

2- You need to know where to take the kids. It's going to be a beautiful, sunny, above-freezing (high of 34) day today, so head over to the sea lion feeding at the Prospect Park Zoo at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Plus there are the always the baboons to visit indoors. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children 3-12, under 3 is free.

3- You need to know where to get your holiday shopping done. One place to try is Brooklyn Flea's holiday market, in the gorgeous Art Deco lobby of 1 Hanson Place in Fort Greene. There are hundreds of vintage items plus new gifts from baby clothing and Christmas ornaments to decorative cushions and ceramics. Plus, there's food. Runs through Thursday. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

4- You need to know where to go for free music. Monday nights are tough for concerts. But luckily tonight the will celebrate the holidays with an emerging artists showcase including Tim Drinan, Sharon Goldman, Sean Bartlett, Dan Shuman and Sarah Donner. 702 Union St., 7:30 p.m. Free.

4- You need to know where to show your talent. Tonight, head to , 225 4th Ave, for their . Get there by 6:30 p.m. to sign up to perform. Show runs from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Free.