5 Things You Need to Know Today: Moth Story Slam, Alternate Side, Subway Changes, More

1. You need a night out. Luckily tonight is the monthly meeting of , the funny quirky open mic story hour of This American Life fame. It fills up quickly, so get there early. , 125 5th Ave., Park Slope. 7:30 p.m. Free.

2. You need to know if you have to move your car. You do. Alternate side is back in effect, as are meters and garbage and recycling pickup (with delays), according to the 311 website.

3. You need to get the kids out of the house. With temperatures predicted to reach 40 degrees, it's a good day to head to the Prospect Park Zoo, where the kids can see critters such as . Even if you think it's too nippy to stay outdoors, there is a host of indoor exhibits including baboons, meerkats and piranhas. If you drive (don't scoff, it's cold!), there's usually some parking on Flatbush Avenue not too far from the entrance, or take the Q to the Prospect Park stop.  

4. You need to know if your train is running. Brooklyn-bound 2/3 trains are skipping Bergen, Grand Army Plaza and Eastern Parkway midnight until 5 a.m. through Friday, according to the MTA. For service to these stations, take the 2/3 to Franklin Avenue and transfer to the Manhattan-bound train.

5. You need yoga. There's  at  today. Best of all, it's pay what you want.