5:30pm: sam stephenson (the jazz loft project) introduces a conversation about composer hall overton and his influence on the jazz world, with minimalist legend steve reich, conductor joel sachs, composer carman moore. nyplpa, free >>
6-8pm: german author/artist reinhard kleist signs copies of his graphic novel, johnny cash: i see a darkness, at jim hanley's universe >>
6:30pm: maya beiser makes cello and effects sexy. ta ka di mi can sing rhythms waaay faster than you can. lpr, $20 >>
7pm: free screening of the new doctor who, followed by q+a with the new doctor himself, matt smith, and his new fiery-haired companion karen gillan, lead writer and executive producer steven moffat. village east cinemas. >>
7pm: natalie merchant chats and sings songs from her new double cd, leave your sleep. b+n union sq, free >>
7pm: go through your favorite videos you've been saving and share them at littlefield's 'redonkulous youtube wars part ii.' sign up to compete for prizes, or just show up to enjoy. free >>
7pm: reading, talk and signing for dalton conley's elsewhere, u.s.a.: how we got from the company man, family dinners, and the affluent society to the home office, blackberry moms, and economic anxiety. amen! powerhouse arena, free >>
9pm: the king's county cinema society convenes for slaughter high (1986): 'an ’80s crap-classic and a gruesome friday the 13th wannabe.' sweet! freddy's back room, free. >>
10pm: tonight's copycat cover song night @ otto's pays tribute to bubblegum pop (think ohio express, 1910 fruitgum company, bay city rollers, the sweet, etc.) with the nouvellas. free. >>
coming up
4/15: bring your reusable travel mug into starbucks, get a free brewed coffee. >>
4/15: all blt restaurants offering 50% off booze on tax day (lunch and dinner) >>
4/15 12-2pm: purchase any beverage and receive a free california wrap, buffalo chicken burger, or bison cheesesteak wrap at all energy kitchen locations >>
4/15 6-9pm (show runs thru 5/23): opening reception for photographer christopher payne's exhibit of crumbling and abandoned mental hospitals, click gallery, free >>
4/21: finally learn how to mend your own stuff using a needle and thread and sewing machine. free wine, snackage. $10 fee includes take home pattern/materials (limited to 12 attendees). >>
sales, deals, freebies
every weds: get a free small coffee from 23rd + park's organique (from opening to closing) >>
thru 4/15: 80% off apparel and 50% off accessories at the betsey johnson sample sale. millenium hotel. >>
thru 4/23: celebrate 40 years of earth day with up to 40% off drugstore.com's green and natural store >>
modern amusement tee's and button downs are 60-70% off ($16-46, reg $46-125) at 6pm.com >>
midtown's east japanese restaurant's $5 lunch is 'un-ignorable' >>
t.j. max to open 3rd manhattan location on 57th + b'way in time for the holidays >>
win tickets to 10th annual grand gourmet tasting event 4/29 at grand central's vanderbilt hall ($75 value) >>
6-dvd set: the stephen sondheim collection, $44.99 (reg $119.99) at amazon >>
free mp3s: refinery29's springtime playlist (jónsi, beach house, jamie lidell, here we go magic, massive attack, alicia keys, more) >>
free mp3: the primatives 'crash' + enter to win tickets to 5/8 show at bell house >>
