The three things you need to know today in New York: Fri April 6

1. The Brooklyn Folk Festival arrives this weekend. The first show is today at Saint Ann and the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. 

2. PodFest begins today in New York City. The festival will cover all the podcasts you should know about and will have live recording sessions. 

3. Tonight, Yo La Tengo plays at Brooklyn Steel. Catch the beloved indie rockers during their last night in New York. 

For more events, check in with Time Out throughout the day.