And now, a selection of some musical happenings this weekend in Brooklyn:

Thursday 8/14/08
Marcus Garvey Park: Big Daddy Kane (Hip Hop-) Free!!, 7:00pm

Friday 8/15/08
South Street Seaport: Dirty Projectors, White Williams (Indie) –Free!!, 7:00pm

Saturday 8/16/08
Southpaw: The Bushwick Wildlife Preserve Presents: Burn it Down! A benefit for the House of Yes, a community art space which tragically burned to the ground earlier this summer. The lineup is extremely diverse and includes Mele Mel & The Planet Rock Crew, DJ’s, bands, and more.- $10, 8:30pm

Sunday 8/17/08
McCarren Park Pool: Aesop Rock, Chin Chin, Panther (Hip Hop/Indie Rock)- Free!!, 2:00pm

The Yard: Sunday Best: Nicky Siano, Justin Carter, Eamon Harkin, and Doug Singer (DJ’s)- $8, 3:00pm

–Dan Bennis