5 Things: The Adam Schneit Band to Play at Barbès Tonight

1. Celebrate a year of Elberta. The Flatbush Avenue restaurant and bar is turning 1, and they're celebrating in style. So head over to Elberta's Customer Appreciation Celebration tonight where there will be live music, drink and appetizer specials. Music artist Res will be spinning on the 1's and 2's starting at 11 p.m.  335 Flatbush Ave. bet. Park and Prospect, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover.

2. Make it up as you go. Start the holiday with some improv comedy at LaunchPad's Best Friends Thread. 721 Franklin Ave. bet. Park and Sterling. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 

3. Listen to music. Head over to Barbès and hear The Adam Schneit Band play freewheeling, melodically-driven music influenced by rock, folk, singer-songwriters, and open improvisation. Though the music ranges from pseudo-rock-ballads to more angular explorations, melody is always at its core. With Adam Schneit on the saxophone, clarinet, vocals; Sean Moran on guitar; Noah Garabedian on bass and George Schuller on drums. Barbès, 376 9th St. (corner of 6th Ave.), 8 p.m., $10.  

4. Brew some brew. You're sticking around this weekend. You love beer. Why not make the weekend special by attending Brewshop 101: Homebrewing Essentials, where you'll learn everything you know to brew beer at home. The class is on Saturday at 1 p.m.at Bitter & Esters, 600 Washington Ave. bet. St. Marks and Prospect. $55. More info and tickets here. 

5. Move the car. Alternate side parking rules are in effect today but are suspended on July 4.