After a long and eventful first week of 2011, we're starting to (hopefully) get into the swing of things. Here's our list of how to get involved or have a good time in the neighborhood this week.
Monday
Hit up at in Gowanus for a night of comedy, music and other weirdness. Expect great stuff from Kristen Schaal from HBO's Flight of the Conchords.
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Tuesday
The host a f at the Brooklyn Boulders. Come out for a fun night with a silent auction, free food and child care and of course, rock climbing. And it's all for a great cause.
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Jennifer O'Connor, Patch writer and Brooklyn musician leads a . Joining O'Connor is guitarist Chris Brokaw, among other guests. Each musician will play songs and discuss their songwriting process.
Wednesday
holds it's . Taking part in the city's community boards is the best way to get involved with local issues.
Saturday
on State Street offers a writing workshop, This morning class should be enlightening:
"With pen, paper — and no ideas at all — the journey toward poems begins, for poetry is a process of discovery."
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