Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 3

1. Newton Open Studios. A preview reception for the Spring Open Studios will be held this evening at the Newton Free Library from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Stop by and check out some of the art that will be featured in this weekend's Spring Open Studios!

2. Tomorrow: Yoga for Your Health. The Newton Health & Human Services Dept. will host a 'Yoga for Your Health' event on Thurs., April 4 from noon - 7 p.m. in the War Memorial at City Hall. The event will include a panel discussions and information sessions on yoga as well as classes. The event is open to everyone, regardless of experience. For more information, visit the event website or call 617-796-1420.

3. Film screening. The Charles River Neighborhood Foundation will present the film "Two Who Dared: The Sharps' War" tonight at The Walker Center for Ecumenical Exchange, 144 Hancock St., Auburndale. The film, which starts at 7 p.m., is an official selection for the 2013 Boston International Film Festival. The event is free, but donations are welcome. Reserve your seat by emailing reservations@walkerctr.org or calling 617-969-3919.

4. Theatre Ink presents..."Spontaneous Generation" starting tonight at 7:30 p.m. The show will run April 3-6 at Newton North High School's Little Theatre. Tickets are $7 and available online. 

5. Subcommittee meetings. The Board of Aldermen's Programs & Services Committee and Public Facilities Committee will meet tonight in City Hall rooms 222 and 209, respectively. One item of note: The Public Facilities Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed modular classrooms at four Newton elementary schools. The agendas are available on the city's website.