Weekday Fun: The Best Events November 3-5

Looking for something fun to do in the neighborhood this week? Explore the role of literature in moral reasoning, enjoy some free stand-up comedy, or join a jam session! Details on those events, and more:

The Importance Of Being Human And The Role Of Literature In Moral Reasoning
When: Monday, November 3, 7pm
Where: Central Library, InfoCommons Lab, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Does merely being human matter? The monthly series Brooklyn Public Philosophers presents the New School’s Alice Crary, who will share her work on the moral importance of humanity, intellectual disability, and the role of literature in moral reasoning.
How much: Free!

The Moth StorySlam
When: Monday, November 3, 8pm
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th Street
What: Whether you’re chosen to tell your 5-minute story or you just get to listen to others, this month’s topic — accident — should be a pretty compelling one. The winning storyteller of the night gets to move on to a GrandSlam Championship.
How much: $8 at the door.

The Fancy Show: 30
When: Tuesday, November 4, 8pm
Where: Bar Reis, 375 5th Avenue
What: Looking for a fun night of stand-up and free popcorn and drink giveaways? Then this is the place for you. This week features David Angelo, Aaron Glaser, Brendan Fitzgibbons, Christian Polanco, Adam Sokol, Neruda Williams, and is hosted by Michael Joyce.
How much: Free! Email thefancyshowbrooklyn@gmail.com ahead for reservations.

Punderdome 3000
When: Tuesday, November 4, 8pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street
What: Brooklyn’s premier monthly punning competition is back in all its linguistic glory. The event is open to all, but only 18 spots are reserved for competitors who want to participate in competitive spontaneous pun-making, and they go to individuals or duos on a first-come/first-served basis.
How much: $6 in advance, $7 at the door.

Film Screening: Touch Of Evil
When: Wednesday, November 5, 6:30pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: The 1958 classic from director Orson Welles, who also stars in it, this south-of-the-border mystery is full of corruption, vengeance, and intrigue.
How much: Free!

Téa Obreht And Alexi Zentner In Conversation With Sharon Guskin
When: Wednesday, November 5, 7pm
Where: Community Bookstore, 143 7th Avenue
What: Adelphi University’s Literary Encounters series features two literary professionals at different places in their careers showcasing their talents, perspectives, and approaches to their work. This one features Téa Obreht, author of The Tiger’s Wife, and Alexi Zentner, author of Touch and The Lobster Kings, in conversation with novelist Sharon Guskin.
How much: Free!

Tea And Jam
When: Wednesday, November 5, 9-11:30pm
Where: Tea Lounge, 837 Union Street
What: Fahie & McNeil draw some of Brooklyn’s finest jazz musicians to a meeting of the minds in this entertaining jam session.
How much: Free!

Photo of The Fancy Show by LeClerc Darguin