Weekday Fun: The Best Events August 25-27

It’s the last week of summer, and the city is more or less a ghost town. Our suggestion? Sneak out of work early, enjoy a local happy hour, then feast on some comedy, hear a talk about soda, and find out if your ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War. Details on those events and more:

Greg Barris Unbunned
When: Monday, August 25, 8:30pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: Join comedian Greg Barris and buddies Chris Gethard and Nikki Glaser, with musician guest hosts and newlyweds Dima and Jeanette from Corrupt Autopilot.
How much: $8, tickets available in advance.

The Fancy Show: 21 Gunn Salute
When: Tuesday, August 26, 8pm
Where: Bar Reis, 375 5th Avenue
What: Looking for a fun night of stand-up and free popcorn? Then this is the place for you. This week features Tynan DeLong, Patrick Schroeder, Joel Walkowski, Nate Fridson, Ben Asher, and more, and hosted by Langston Kerman.
How much: Free! Email thefancyshowbrooklyn@gmail.com ahead for reservations.

Masters Of Social Gastronomy Presents: Caffeine, Cocaine, And The Sodas Of A Nation
When: Tuesday, August 26, 8pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street
What: They’ll dissect Coca-Cola’s namesakes, explore the strange journey of sarsaparilla, take a look at New York City’s mysteriously-flavored Dr. Brown’s Cel-ray, and more.
How much: Free!

Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestry
When: Monday, August 25, 8:30pm
Where: Central Library, Brooklyn Collection, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Historian Wilhelmina Kelly will show you how to find out if your ancestors served in the Revolutionary War or any other American conflict using ancestry.com, familysearch.or, DAR.org, and other genealogy resources available at the Brooklyn Public Library.
How much: Free!

Trivia
When: Wednesday, August 27, 9pm
Where: Uncle Barry’s, 58 5th Avenue
What: Grab some of your smartest friends (up to four!) and belly up to the bar for a chance to win a $50 bar tab.
How much: Free!