Special film showings around Snohomish County

Everett Public Library: A free Sunday film series at the main library begins with a screening of “Mon Roi” (My King) at 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at 2702 Hoyt Ave. The 2015 French romantic drama is about a woman in a destructive relationship with a self-centered, charming lothario. English subtitles.

Everett Meaningful Movies: Free showing of “The Hunting Ground” is set for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Sanctuary Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. Refreshments served at 6 p.m. The film is an expose of rape crimes on U.S. campuses and follows survivors as they pursue their education while fighting for justice. From the team that produced “The Invisible War.” After the screening, a representative from Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse will lead a discussion. Also sponsored by Everett United Church of Christ, Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and KSER radio.

Reel World Cinema: Free movie Fridays twice monthly in the Calvin Lounge at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Potluck at 6 p.m. Movie at 7 p.m. Discussion follows. The current theme is “Demagoguery and Democracy: Corrupted Truth and Manipulative Politics in American Cinema, 1930–1970.” On Oct. 13, see Orson Wells’ 1942 film “Citizen Kane,” which some say is the best movie ever made.

Diversity Film Series: The city of Edmonds’ Diversity Commission has announced it inaugural series. The free screenings will be at noon on third Saturdays in October, November, January, February, March and April at the Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St. Arrive 15 minutes early. First up, on Oct. 21, is “Somewhere Between,” a chronicle of the lives of four Chinese girls adopted by American families and their coming-of-age struggles as they find themselves somewhere between typical American teens and natives of a land that is familiar, yet alien to them. The other movies include “Swim Team,” “A Stray,” “Off and Running,” “Mi Vida Dentro” and “Out in America.” For more information, a full synopsis of each film and to view trailers, go to diversity.edmondswa.gov.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”: The annual showing at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Call 360-336-8955 for ticket information. More at www.lincolntheatre.org/film/rocky-horror-picture-show.

Scary Movie Night: Hosted by artist Ruben Trujillo and Black Lab Gallery, the event is 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at the gallery, 1618 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Admission is $5, with $2 for popcorn.

The Anderson School Theater: “Lego Ninjago” shows through Oct. 5 with showtimes at 12:30, 3:30, 7 and 10 p.m.; 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell; www.mcmenamins.com/anderson-school-theater.

Edmonds Center for the Arts Film Cabaret Series: The series opens Oct. 27 with Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 flick “The Birds,” the story of a northern California coastal town dealing with the onslaught of seemingly unexplained, arbitrary and chaotic attacks by ordinary birds. The cabaret entertainment that night is by Marina and the Dreamboats. The series continues Jan. 12 with “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” from 2000 and the Warren G. Hardings band. On March 15, see the 1999 film “The Buena Vista Social Club” with music by Alma y Azucar. On April 26, see “Breakfast at Tiffany’s from 1961 with the Jake Bergevin Quartet. Cabaret starts at 6:30 p.m. with film screenings at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $10 for just the movie. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Wandering Reel Traveling Film Festival: The festival on wheels returns to the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 with five films. Admission is $10. More at www.wanderingreel.org/tour-schedule.

Email information for this calendar to gfiege@heraldnet.com.

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