Snohomish County
Silent film: Buster Keaton’s “The General” from 1926 will be accompanied by Sharon Stearnes on the pipe organ at 7:30 p.m. April 19 at Everett Historic Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. The film tells the story of Johnnie (Keaton), who loves Annabelle Lee and his train, “The General.” When Union spies capture The General with Annabelle on board, Johnnie must come to her rescue. Tickets are $10 general and $8 for students, seniors and military, at the box office in person, at 425-258-6766 or at www.etix.com.
Film noir: A series of film noir hosted by Jon Noe at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-6766. Tickets are $5.
“The Strange Love of Martha Ivers”: May 2. Barbara Stanwyck, Lizabeth Scott, Van Heflin and Kirk Douglas (in his screen debut) in a tale of murder, attraction, secrets and betrayal. A gem of film noire (1946).
“The Scar”: May 16. Joan Bennett and Paul Henreid takes on a new identity when he is persued by the big-time gambler he robbed. With Joan Bennett. The film is also known as “Hollow Triumph” (1948).
The Hilbulb Cultural Center Film Festival: Thee center’s first film festival is April 12 and 13 in the Longhouse at the center, 6410 23rd Ave. NE Tulalip; 360-716-2600; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org. The theme is “Our Land, Our Relations.” Workshops and discussions begin at 2 p.m. April 12 followed by films from 3 to 4 p.m. A discussion with the filmmakers will begin at 4 p.m. The next day, an introduction will start at 2 p.m. April 13, followed by films from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. An awards ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m.
“Back to the River”: The story of the treaty rights struggle from the pre-Boldt era to tribal and state co-management; 6 to 7 p.m. April 25, followed by a discussion; in the Longhouse at the center, 6410 23rd Ave. NE Tulalip; 360-716-2600; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org.
Sunday film series: Everett Public Library brings back it’s independent film series at 2 p.m. Sundays in the Main Library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Films are free; www.epls.org/calendar or 425-257-8000.
“Amador”: May 19. Marcela, a young immigrant with financial troubles, finds a summer job looking after Amador, a bed-ridden elderly man whose family is away.
Live from The Met: The Metropolitan Opera’s 2012-2013 series is being transmitted live on the screen at Stanwood Cinemas. The cinema is one of the sites in the Pacific Northwest broadcasting the series of performances of “The Met: Live in HD.” Screenings continue through April. Ticket are $22 for adults; $20 for seniors; and $18 for children (11 and under). Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online: www.farawayentertainment.com
Handel’s “Giulio Cesare”: 9 a.m. April 26. The opera that conquered London in Handel’s time is revived in David McVicar’s production. Countertenor David Daniels sings the title role opposite Natalie Dessay as an irresistibly exotic Cleopatra. Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts.
Lunafest: A one-night film festival focusing on women in films will be screened at 6 p.m. May 6 at Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; 425-778-4554. Nine shorts films cover topics such as motherhood, health, aging, cultural diversity and body image. Tickets are $25, available at www.lunafest.org/Edmonds. Proceeds benefit breast cancer and Soroptimist of Sno King, the sponsor.
Seattle
Pacific Science Center’s Imax films: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001; www.pacsci.org. Most tickets are $6 to $10.50. Shows run April 19 to 25. Call ahead; some shows sell out.
“Flight of the Butterflies: 3D”: 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. Friday through Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
“Oblivion: The Imax Experience”: 1:30, 4:15, 7 and 9:35 p.m. daily.
“Air Racers 3D”: 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. and 1, 2:15, 3:30 and 4:45 p.m. Friday through Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
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