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On the April full moon, violinist Will Taylor and cellist Ryan Murphy – both with decades of experience playing in Austin – continue the Concerts in the Dark series with a candlelight performance of Beatles repertoire. Bring your yoga mat or pillow if you want and settle in with a free cup of tea or cocoa. The evening will begin with a short connection activity led by Taylor. In this all-around soothing evening, you may also hear a poem or two. The event is free, with donations welcomed. – Maggie Q. Thompson

Film fest Czech That Film Texas promotes contemporary cinema from Czech filmmakers that “not only expose viewers to Czech culture, but also enlighten audiences, bring people together, and present inspired entertainment for all.” This Tuesday’s kickoff film comes from directors Jan Vejnar & Tomáš Pavlíček and netted both Best Director and Actress at the Czech Oscars. She Came at Night, also called Přišla v noci, digs into the heart-pounding horror of a mother-in-law overstaying her visit to a young thirtysomething couple – featuring Simona Peková as the titular “she,” a 60-year-old diva who takes over her daughter and son-in-law’s lives. The full festival lineup includes Brothers (April 16), We Have Never Been Modern (April 23), and Restore Point (April 30), all at the Violet Crown. – James Scott

Get over your fake hate and your “I preferred Seinfeld” posturing. Friends was and remains the biggest sitcom for Gen-Xers as they realized that no one told them life would be this way (clap clap clap clap). It doesn’t matter if you left a guy at the altar, threw a girl’s wooden leg in a fire, or live in a box, as long as you know your chick and duck from your chick dip you’re welcome at this night celebrating supposably the funniest show of the 1990s. Could there be a better night out? – Richard Whittaker

Come one, come all, it’s time to celebrate: The birthday of the bard, our darling Will!: With trivia and monologues galore: (Open-mic style, so bring stuff that will kill).: Enjoy craft beer, kolaches, here at Batch,: Or try some movie trivia – let’s go!: And raise a glass to Shakespeare, lord of words,: Creator of the works that we all know.: – Cat McCarrey

What three things make a day better than these? Kiddos will love hearing a thrilling story told to them by one of Austin Public Library’s amazing youth librarians – as well as enjoying Meanwhile’s decked-out playground area. Parents will be soothed by Pueblo Viejo breakfast tacos, fresh-brewed coffee from the taproom, and plenty of green space to lay out on a blanket while the kids get non-iPad entertainment. Meanwhile also offers kid-friendly bevs like chocolate milk and juice, so no one goes without a little treat. – James Scott