5 Things You Need to Know Today: Gerrymandering Film, Charity Poker, Philosophy Club, Subway Changes, More

1. You need to get involved politially. You could start by attending a panel discussion on the New York State Senate's plan to redraw districts. Along with the panel discussion is the documentary "Gerrymandering." Prospect Heights Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries is featured in the documentary and will be at the panel discussion. . Film at 6 p.m., panel discussion at 8 p.m. 

2. You need to use your brain. Head to the for its . 2 p.m. Free.

3. You need to get the kids out of the house. There's  at the  for babies up to 18 months at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. For older kids, head to the  for Wacky Wednesdays at 11:30 and 2:30 p.m. Or see our 

4. You need to drink, gamble and give back at the same time. Head over to  for . Sign up is at 7:30pm and the game starts at 8 p.m. There is a $15 buy-in which, tonight, will be donated to ioby projects, an environmental group.

5. You need to know if your train is running, and if you have to move your car. Manhattan-bound 2 and 4 trains skip Bergen, Grand Army Plaza and Eastern Parkway from midnight to 5 a.m. through Friday, according to the MTA website. And alternate side is in effect, according to the NYC DOT website.