WHAT’S ‘GREY’ AND READ ALL OVER? Award-winning author Kevin Young will read from “The Grey Album,” his new collection of lyrical essays on African-American music, storytelling and literature, at the powerHouse Arena. 7 p.m. Free. 37 Main St., Brooklyn. (718) 666-3049.
REEL-LIFE STORIES. Le Poisson Rouge hosts “Vol. 1 Brooklyn Presents: The Greatest 3-Minute Movie Stories Ever.” Writers will each takes three minutes to share their movie-inspired stories, from personal essays to all-time faves. 6 p.m. Free. 158 Bleecker St. (212) 505-3474.
I’D LIKE TO BUY A VOWELL. Sarah Vowell of NPR’s “This American Life” will offer an inside look at the culture and history of Hawaii. It’s the subject of her newest book, “Unfamiliar Fishes.” 7 p.m. Free. Barnes Noble Union Square, 33 E. 17th St. (212) 253-0810.
DOCTOR’S ORDERS. Oh, the places you will go! Like the Tottenville Library for “Seuss Celebration!” It’s an all Dr. Seuss-themed storytime for children up to 12. 4 p.m. Free. 7430 Amboy Rd., Staten Island. (718) 984-0945.
WHAT’S YOUR POISON? Check out the American Museum of Natural History’s SciCafe, a science-infused cocktail hour on the first Wednesday of every month. This month’s topic? “From Poison to Panacea: Using Snake Venom to Combat Cancer.” 7 p.m. Free (drinks and food extra). Central Park West at 79th St. (212) 769-5100.
HELLO, TROLLEY! Hop aboard the Bronx Culture Trolley, which takes passengers through the South Bronx, stopping at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, the Gordon Parks Gallery, BronxArtSpace and the Bruckner Gallery. 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Both the ride and admission to the participating venues are free. Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx. (718) 931-9500.
FOR GIANT TRIVIA BUFFS. Dave Buscema, author of “100 Things Giants Fans Should Know Do Before They Die,” will sign his new book and shares little-known facts about the Super Bowl champs. 4 p.m. Free. Queens Library, 37-44 21th St., Long Island City. (718) 752-3700.
METAL OF HONOR. The Bar Matchless hosts its weekly Heavy Metal Parking Lot Karaoke Night. Patrons can choose from their catalogue of rock, punk and metal classics and a menu of 16 beers on tap. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 557 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn. (718) 383-5333.
DISCOVER WHERE THE LAUGHS ARE. Become an honorary member of the Comedic Explorers Club of Long Island City at the Creek and the Cave’s weekly open mic night. Fifteen audience members will get four minutes on stage. Anyone dressed as a famous explorer is guaranteed time onstage. 6:30 p.m. Free. 10-93 Jackson Ave., Queens. (718) 706-8783.
SOY TO THE WORLD. NY Tofu House, a health-conscious Korean eatery, will be offering a tasting of some of their signature dishes, including kimchee pancakes and bibimbap. Free. 3-6 p.m. 6 St. Mark’s Place. (212) 533-5363.
