5 Things: Tea Ceremony, Bluegrass and Eclectic Rock

1. You need music. Head to  for the unique sounds DoubleDouble (11 p.m.), the newest project of eclectic songwriter Avi Fox-Rosen, who describes his band as such: "Two drummers. Two electric guitars. Big choruses. Getting back to basics." He's proceded by the bluegrass sounds of (9 p.m.) 683 Washington Ave. bet. St. Marks and Prospect. Free. 

2. You need to learn to appreciate the little things. Head to Washington Avenue for , where you will learn not only how to appreciate tea, but also how to prepare it and serve it using the proper tea ceremony etiquette. 6 p.m. $35.

3. You need to get the kids out of the house. If you have a little one, head to the  for  at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Grand Army Plaza, 0-18 months. Free. For older kids, take them to the  where they can play Board Games and meet new people. 25 4th Ave. at Pacific St. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free. There are also quite a few low-cost drop-in classes today. See our weekly list of  for more options. 

4. You need to know if your train is running ... It is! There are no subway changes affecting Prospect Heights stations today, according to the MTA.

5. ... and if you have to move your car. Alternate side is in effect today. The next suspension is Monday, Sept. 3 for Labor Day, according to the NYCDOT.