It’s April Fool’s Day, but we’re not joking when we say the events we’ve rounded up here are affordable and easy to slot into your weekend. The only foolish thing would be missing out on events like the Hug Me – I’m Ukrainian! rally, Mermaid Festival 2022, and the Seward Park Torii Community Celebration. For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week.
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FILM
Atlantis
Set in Eastern Ukraine in 2025, Atlantis follows the aftermath of a war with Russia. The land has become an uninhabitable desert, water is a scarce commodity, and a border wall is in progress. When a shellshocked former soldier meets a woman while exhuming and identifying war casualties, the pair grasp at normalcy and the ability to love again. This sparse, inventive sci-fi is comprised of only 28 shots. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated directly to Ukrainian relief efforts.
(Northwest Film Forum, Capitol Hill, $7-$13)
