Saturday, May 19: Two Brooklyn Heights residents have written works blowing the lid off of the presidency. In this case, however, the commander-in-question is John Adams. Tonight, James Grant’s biography and Terry Quinn’s operetta will both be excerpted at the Brooklyn Historical Society.

Sunday, May 20: Though the traditional gift for a 20th anniversary is china, San Loco, the Mexican restaurant chain, is shaking things up this year and giving customers something more useful: 20-cent tacos. All day long, the tasty snacks are going to be served at the discounted price, which leaves you plenty of cash left over for the house-made margaritas and tasty pumpkin flan.

Monday, May 21: Tonight, director Christopher Miles’ 1974 version of “The Maids” will be screening. One of Jean Genet’s best-loved plays, this story finds two maids taking turns pretending to be their employer. Think of it as water cooler chatter for the crossdressing domestic set.

Wednesday, May 23: See and Be Scene kicks off Memorial Day weekend early with their annual “Funk-a-thon” at Galapagos. With live performances by Brooklyn’s own Batorats (pictured), soul band Becca’s Brew and Pennsylvania import Philadelphia Slick, the party is bound to be hotter than the weather.

Thursday, May 24: Check out Brooklyn Reading Works’ “Edgy Mother’s Event,” featuring moms — and one brave dad — reading from their work. Novelists, including Amy Sohn (pictured), will share their stories, but the most popular person in the room might be the bartender — the price of admission includes free drinks.