Cherry Blossoms Galore, Dance-A-Thon, Jonka, Free Art, Alcohol and Music, More

1. You need to dance your butt off – and do something good. You're in luck because tonight,  is holding a  for CAAAV, which works with vulnerable Asian communities in NYC providing resources on housing, health care, labor and immigration rights. 807 Classon Ave. at St. Johns. $15 cover goes to CAAAV.

 2. You need an elegant (and free) evening. Head to 904 Pacific Street at Washington, for the . There will be a showcase of art by Tracy Winston, CJ NYE,  Hovey Brock, Douglas Ljungkvist, Jermaine Rogers and Greenpoint Works. There will also be live music by Soul Folk Experience, who recently won the Brooklyn category of WNYC's Battle of the Bands, plus free wine, beer and nibbles. 6 to 9 p.m. RSVP at events@collection904.com

3. You need Jonka. The Prospect Heights-based band (which this year) brings their . 702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue, 9:30 p.m. 21 and over only, $7.

4. You need to get the kids out of the house. It's supposed to be a beautiful day today, so head to the  to see the cherry blossoms, which are in . All weekend the garden will be packed, packed, packed for the Sakura Matsuri Festival, so if you can get there today, you'll have a more peaceful visit. Or see our . $10, students and seniors $5, kids 11 and under, free.

5. You need to know if your train is running, and if you have to move your car.  Good news, there are also no planned subway service changes affecting Prospect Heights trains today or for the whole weekend, according to the MTA. On the down side, there isn't another planned alternate side suspension until Memorial Day, according to the NYC DOT.