Get Out! Weekend Planner: Jan. 3 - 6

The week may have been extra short, but MAN ALIVE are you ready for the weekend. Make good on your resolution to leave the house more often with help from our weekend planner.

Nicholas Christopher reads from Tiger Rag

When/Where: Thursday, Jan. 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Bookcourt, located at 163 Court St.

Why Go: Hear Nicholas Christopher, author of Veronica and A Trip to the Stars, read from his latest work Tiger Rag, based on one of the great legends of musical history.

Cost: Free

Head On: Britpop vs. Indie Rock

When/Where: Friday, Jan. 4 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Bell House, located at 149 7th St.

Why Go: Two DJ's will spin, but only one will be permitted to stay. The judgment will be left to the assembled crowd, which will declare one DJ—and, by extension, genre—the victor based on how hard they dance. Let the blood sport begin!

Cost: Free

Volunteer to Improve the G Train

When/Where: Saturday, Jan. 5 at 12 p.m. at Second Stop Cafe, located at 524 Lorimer St.

Why Go: The G train extension may be saved, but let's face it–the thing could still use some improvements. Join the Riders Alliance for a day of collecting signatures urging the MTA to increase G train frequency, create free transfers at some stations and improve communication with riders. Bonus: Lunch will be provided

Cost: Free

Target First Saturdays

When/Where: Saturday, Jan. 5, 5 to 9 p.m. at Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway

Why Go: Shake off your holiday-induced lethargy at the January edition of First Saturdays. This month's offerings include a hip-hop dance class, a book discussion with Writers for the 99%, live music by Lez Zeppelin and Heems from Das Racist, and plenty more.

Cost: Free 

Brooklyn Tap House One Year Anniversary

When/Where: Saturday, Jan. 5 from 9 p.m. til close. at Brooklyn Tap House, located at 590 Myrtle Ave.

Why Go: Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Bed-Stuy's biggest beer garden with 10 percent off of on-tap brews. Just flash your ID with a Brooklyn address to get the deal.   

Cost: Free