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.

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.

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.

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.

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.