Dining: Pizza historian Scott Wiener will explain how the cheesy finger-food became a staple of New York fare and how his home borough helped get it there. Comment

Dining: Pizza historian Scott Wiener will explain how the cheesy finger-food became a staple of New York fare and how his home borough helped get it there. Comments (1)

Editor’s Picks: Got plans the coming week? No? Don’t worry, we have got you covered. Comment

Bay Ridge Nights: Everybody’s working for the weekend — and here at Bay Ridge Nights, we’re working for you. Comment

Event: These ladies don’t need a laugh track. Comment

Event: Finally, living proof that girls are funny. Comment

Event: Take a tour of Brooklyn’s sordid mafioso history — and check out some books while you’re at it. Comments (7)

Event: Take a tour of Brooklyn’s sordid mafioso history — and check out some books while you’re at it. Comment

Books: Brooklyn’s criminal past is not the only option for a Bike the Branches tour. The library’s Brooklyn Collection helped prepare 12 different routes that focus on different aspects of the borough’s past and alcohol-soaked present. Our panel of expert recommenders picked a basketful so you do not have to. Comment

Books: Brooklyn has loved liquor for as long as it has been inhabited. The route features historic buildings from Brooklyn’s beer-brewing heyday, such as the former Leibmann and Rheingold breweries on Forest Street, Schaefer Brewing Company on Kent Avenue, and Excelsior on Pulaski Street. The tour also features some newer points — and pints — of interest, including the Brooklyn Brewery, the Kings County Disti Comment

Music: An accomplished singer is tackling Barbra Streisand’s intimidating songbook in Manhattan Beach. Comment

Music: An accomplished singer is tackling Barbra Streisand’s intimidating songbook in Manhattan Beach. Comments (2)