Outdoor Movies
Stanwood Movies in the Park: Events at Church Creek Park begin at 7:30 p.m., with movies to follow an hour later. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.ci.stanwood.wa.us. Aug. 20: “Willy Wonka &The Chocolate Factory.”
Marysville’s Popcorn in the Park: The city of Marysville hosts Popcorn in the park at Jennings Park. The movies begin at 9 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, visit www.marysvillewa.gov or call 360-363-8400. Aug. 15: “Big Hero 6.”
Lombardi’s Outdoor Movie Night: Lombardi’s Italian restaurant on the Everett waterfront hosts Outdoor Movie Night at 10 p.m. Fridays in August. Sit on the patio and enjoy a classic ’80s and ’90s film. Admission is $10 and there are food and drink specials from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lombardisitalian.com. Aug. 14: “Tommy Boy.”
Outdoor Movie Series at the Plaza: The Downtown Everett Association presents Outdoor Movie Series at the Plaza, a free family friendly event at the Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller, Everett. Aug. 15: “Guardians of the Galaxy,” 8:45 p.m.
Special showings
Silent Movie Night: The Historic Everett Theatre brings back Silent Movie Night and Pipe Organ with the showing of “The Birth of a Nation” on Aug. 29. The most successful and artistically advanced film of its time, “The Birth of a Nation” sparked protests, riots, and divisiveness since its first release. The film tells the story of the Civil War and its aftermath, as seen through the eyes of two families: the Stonemans hail from the North, the Camerons from the South. Organ will be played by Sharon Stearns. Cost is $15.
“American Graffiti”: Edmonds Center for the Arts is hosting a free showing of the film “American Graffiti” at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 in conjunction with the 15th annual Classic Car Show in Edmonds. Set in Modesto, California, in 1962, a time and place of early rock n’ roll, drag races, and diners, “American Graffiti” follows four friends over the course of one summer night. For more information, visit www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Sundance Movie Nights: The Historic Everett Theatre is hosting Sundance Movie Night on the second Wednesday of each month, showing a film that was originally shown at the Sundance Film Festival. There will also be a wine tasting for $10. The movie is free. Sept. 9: “The Guard,” 7 p.m.
Funny Film Fest: The Evergreen Cinema Society’s Funny Film Fest is a yearlong series of the funniest films ever made based on critics and the votes of Everett moviegoers. Films are screened at 1:30 p.m. (discussion to follow) and 5:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Branch Library. Aug. 26: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”
Festivals
Children’s Film Festival: The Everett Film Festival is sponsoring a children’s film festival Aug. 19 at the Everett Public Library’s main branch, 2702 Hoyt, Everett. The event is free and open to the public. Starting at 2:15 p.m., there will be a screening of two animated short films, with the feature film, “Song of the Sea,” to follow.
Movies at the library
Bring your friends, have some popcorn and enjoy a movie at a branch of the Sno-Isle library system. Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule. Aug. 18: “Into the Woods,” 2 p.m., Mukilteo.
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