I HAVE A ‘DREAM.’ The NuAFrikan Theatre presents “Dream Deferred” at the 133rd St. Arts Center. Written and directed by Marcus Dargan, it’s his award-winning play about how gentrification has affected the various residents of Harlem. “Dream,” which plays through Sunday, features Richard Mays and the Audelco Award-winning actress Johnnie Mae. 7 p.m. $20. 133rd St. Arts Center, 308 W. 133rd St. (347) 855-7281. Info: nuafrikantheatre.org.
HIS BRUSH WITH BROOKLYN. Acclaimed Brooklyn-born painter Derek Buckner shows off the industrial side of his borough in “City Views,” his latest exhibit at the George Billis Gallery. His realistic works also depict airplanes, freeways and Manhattan rooftops. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 521 W. 26th St. (212) 645-2621.
SHE’S DEAD FUNNY. Livia Scott, who’s been called “one of our favorite female comedians” by the Huffington Post, hosts “Livia’s Castle of Enchantment” at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. It’s billed as “a variety show on mushrooms as dead celebrities are brought back to life by magic.” 8 p.m. $5. 153 E. Third St. (212) 366-9231.
HOLDING UP A MEER TO HISTORY. Take “A Road Once Traveled,” a walking tour of the Harlem Meer and its surroundings. It highlights how important the park was to troops fighting the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. 12:30 p.m. Free. Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, 36 W. 110th St., between Fifth and Lenox Aves. (212) 860-1370.
GET TO THE POINT. Author David Rees discusses the lost art of pencil-sharpening and how to create the perfect point in his new book, “How to Sharpen Pencils.” 7 p.m. Purchase of book or a $10 Strand gift card required. Strand Book Store, 828 Broadway at 12th St. (212) 473-1452.
HE’LL GIVE HIS REGARDS TO BROADWAY. Tom Smith will salute “Broadway Nightclub Songs of New York” at McGoldrick Library. He will sing classics made famous by George M. Cohan, Al Jolson and Louis Armstrong. 1:30 p.m. Free. McGoldrick Library, 155-06 Roosevelt Ave., Queens. (718) 461-1616.
GET TO WORK. Learn more about the Summer Youth Employment Program, which places young people, ages 14-24, in summer jobs and educational opportunities. 2 p.m. Free. Long Island City Library, 37-44 21st St., Queens. (718) 752-3700.
ALTERNATE REALITY. “Altered States of Reality” showcases the photography of Iranian artist Shokoufeh Malekkiani. The exhibit, which depicts movement using human silhouettes and geometric forms, portrays the desperation that she feels can be seen throughout the world. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Agora Gallery, 530 W. 25th St. (212) 226-4151.
JUST DESSERTS. Satisfy your sweet tooth without fear of cavities at Whole Foods’ “Sugar-Free Dessert Cooking Class.” Learn the art of making tasty treats that are just as delicious without all that sucrose. 6 p.m. Free. 4 Union Square South. (212) 673-5388.
TRUE BRIT. Emeli Sandé, a British RB and soul artist who has had two top 10 singles in England, headlines at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. 9 p.m. $15. 66 N. Sixth St., Brooklyn. (718) 486-5400.
