• Nothing says spring like nuclear hell. Voices from Chernobyl, tonight at Housing Works UBC, commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Ukrainian disaster. [flavorpill]
• If you can't sit through the thinky Tribeca fodder, the NYC Downtown Film Festival features 50 films in a number of genres lasting from 5 to 20 minutes. Bring your Adderall and your artsy goggles. [Uncool Kids]
• Hello, I'm Special is a literary variety contest featuring boozed up talents competing for the honor of being the Most Special Person Ever. Brought to you by the special, chosen folks at Jewcy. [Ars Nova]