On Feb. 3, the New York Giants and New England Patriots will be facing off in Phoenix, Ariz. in Super Bowl XLII. Here in Brooklyn, however, there will be an equally important competition: Who’s having the best Super Bowl party? Comment.

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Sunday, February 3: Kickoff might be at 6:18 pm, but the festivities for Super Bowl XLII will start much, much earlier. Whether you’re hosting a party at home with pals or stopping by one of the many parties happening in the borough [see page 7], Brooklyn’s the place to be on Super Bowl Sunday.

“Super Bowl XLII: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots” kicks off at 6:18 pm on Fox 5. For information, visit www.superbowl.com

Promised landing

Monday, February 4: Today, playwright and artistic director of the Traveling Jewish Theater Aaron Davidman (pictured) will read from his work-in-progress, “A Jerusalem Between Us,” a look at what it means to be an American Jew. After the performance, a moderated discussion of the play’s issues will follow.

8 pm at Brooklyn Arts Exchange (421 Fifth Ave. at Eighth Street in Park Slope). $5 suggested donation. For information, call (718) 832-0018 or visit www.bax.org.

Primary day

Tuesday, February 5: All five boroughs, and nearly two dozen states, will be casting their votes in today’s “Super Duper Tuesday” primary. If you’re a registered Democrat or Republican, today’s the day to make your voice heard. Polling sites are all over Brooklyn; check with the Board of Elections to find your site.

6 am until 9 pm, borough-wide. For information, call (212) VOTE-NYC or visit www.vote.nyc.ny.us.

‘Beautiful’ reads

Wednesday, February 6: Brooklyn Heights resident Dinaw Mengestu has been getting non-stop praise for his debut novel, “The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears,” and tonight he’s dropping into the Park Slope Barnes & Noble to read a bit of what the Times called “a great American novel” and meet his fans.

7:30 pm at Barnes and Noble (267 Seventh Ave. at Sixth Street in Park Slope). Free. For information, call (718) 832-9066 or visit www.bn.com.

‘Funny’ girl

Thursday, February 7: Continuing the trend of exciting programming presented by Brooklyn Public Library’s Dweck Center, “What’s So Funny About Brooklyn?” is an evening of comedy featuring one of the funniest ladies in town, Amy Sedaris (pictured), and a few “funny” guys.

7 pm at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture on Grand Army Plaza. Free. For information, call (718) 230-2100 or visit www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org.

View the full events calendar.

‘Fan’ empowerment

By Jeff Cretan

Books: Deadspin.com editor and Cobble Hill resident Will Leitch cheers on the fans in his new book, “God Save the Fan.” Comment.

Salvage mission

By Mike McLaughlin

Fashion: Freegans, a group that rejects consumerism and finds its nourishment by harvesting discarded (but clean) food out of Dumpsters, have taken their movement to a new level, by staging a fashion show on Jan. 25 in Bushwick. Comment.

Happy birthday

By Kevin Filipski

Music: The Brooklyn Philharmonic pays season-long tribute to Academy Award-winning composer, and Brooklyn native, John Corigliano. Comment.

Tasty restaurant gossip

By Adam Rathe

Breaking Chews: We’re dishing up Brooklyn’s latest food news! Comment.

Mad for Madiba

By Adam Rathe

Dining: ”Every restaurateur has to grow up at some stage,” laughed Mark Henegan, and with this month’s re-launch of Madiba, his eight-year-old South African restaurant in Fort Greene, Henegan is doing just that. Comment.

Yodels and yee-haws

By C.W. Thompson

Music: Bluegrass and old-time string band music fans have another reason to kick up their heels: from Feb. 8 through Feb. 10, the weekend-long “Brooklyn Winter Hoedown” returns to DUMBO for a fourth year. Comment.