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EVENT: The Goethe-Institut New York discusses "What Is Green Architecture?" tonight as the part of a new series that is "exploring the cutting-edge developments in the field and their impact on contemporary life as well as implications for the future. Tonight's event features a discussion between noted engineer Matthias Schuler and Andres Lepik."

7 p.m. // The Goethe-Institut New York [1014 Fifth Avenue at 83rd St] // Free

MUSIC: Shut out of Stephen Malkmus again? According to Kim Deal, that dude is overrated anyway. So head over to Knit tonight to witness the sort of ridiculous Gil Mantera's Party Dream. Words cannot describe the band as well as this video can.

7 p.m. // The Knitting Factory [74 Leonard St] // $12

FILM: Brian Frye and Bradley Eros present Fools! on this April Fools Day. They will screen a collection of short films, vintage porn, cartoons, videos (Aphex Twin's "Windowlicker") and more, at the new Light Industry in Sunset Park.

8 p.m. // Light Industry [55 33rd St, Brooklyn] // $6

THEATER: An untitled play by Anton Chekhov, often referred to as Platonov, has been given a farcical treatment by the physical comedy troupe Theatre Lila. Titled Firecracker, their comical adaptation shifts the action from Russia to a small town in the American Midwest, where an unhappy schoolteacher married to a local simpleton fends off the advances of a land-rich widow. Martin Denton says he “can’t remember being so exhilarated at the theatre recently. This is a cultural adventure not to be missed.” – John Del Signore

8:00 p.m. // The Beckett @ Theatre Row [410 West 42nd Street] // Tickets cost $18.

Photo of Gil Mantera via Slambang's Flickr.

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