Weekend events: Brooklyn Flea, Pillow Fight NYC and more

Brooklyn Flea market: Ah, the joys of flea-market shopping outdoors. The Brooklyn Flea's outdoor Fort Greene and Williamsburg locations both open up for the season this weekend. (brooklynflea.com)

NewFilmmakers Spring Fest: Check out up-and-coming talent at this series celebrating new filmmakers. Several flicks are set in NYC, including "A Home in the Theatre," a doc about the 13th Street Rep. (Fri.-Wed., Anthology Film Archives, $6, newfilmmakers.com)

Hot 97's April Fools' Comedy Show: Get your laugh on this April Fools' Day with stand-up from Tracy Morgan, Bill Bellamy and other comics. (Fri., Madison Square Garden, 8 p.m., hot97.com)

Pillow Fight NYC 2011: Bring your pillow for New York's sixth annual pillow fight in Union Square on Saturday. (Last year's fight is pictured above.) Pajamas welcome. Don't miss the afterparty at Hiro Ballroom. (3 p.m., pillowfightday.com)

NYC Vegetarian Food Festival: Sample faux gras and other veggie delicacies at this meatless celebration. (Sun., 135 W. 18th St., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., nycvegfoodfest.com)

The Strokes: After an almost six-year hiatus, the Strokes are back. (Fri., Madison Square Garden, ticketmaster.com)