Upcoming special film showings in the area

Dial H for Hitchcock

A yearlong series of 12 of Alfred Hitchcock’s best films will be shown on the last Wednesday of the month at the Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett; call 425-257-8250. A screening and discussion will start at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 31, “North by Northwest”: A New York executive (Cary Grant) becomes embroiled with spies; he meets Eva Marie Saint as he flees across the country (1959).

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. Dec. 19: “Casablanca,” Freeland, 2 p.m. Dec. 20: “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Edmonds, 1 p.m. Dec. 22: “Dolphin Tale 2,” Mukilteo, 2 p.m. Dec. 23: “Sleeping Beauty,” Monroe, 2 p.m.

Seahawks vs. Cardinals

Watch the Seahawks vs. Cardinals NFL football game free on the big screen at the Historic Everett Theatre. The game is at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Beer and wine will be sold with proper identification.

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

The classic bittersweet Christmas comedy will be showing at 7 p.m. on Dec. 22 and 23 at the Historic Everett Theatre. “It’s a Wonderful Life” lost money in its original run, but it lapsed into the public domain in 1973 and soon became a holiday classic. Tickets are $10.

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