Film events
Swim and a Movie: “Maleficent” Two-hour swim followed by this family-friendly screening at dusk. A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land. Rated PG. Saturday, 6 p.m. and both the Southside Aquatics Center, 3724 E. 61st Ave. and Northside Aquatics Center, 18120 N. Hatch Road. $5/general, $4/seniors, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/age two and younger. $5/general, $4/seniors, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/age two and younger. South: (509) 468-5107, North: (509) 448-5090.
$1 Summer Movies Express – Spokane Valley Regal Theater. Two movies to choose from each Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute. Next week: “Earth to Echo” and “Box Trolls.” All shows are rated G or PG and both movies show each day. Tuesday and Wednesday, Spokane Valley Mall, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. $1. (509) 922-2590.
“Back to the Future” A young man goes 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean to make sure his high-school-age parents unite in order to save his own existence. Rated PG. Shown on a 40-foot inflatable movie screen and presented by PEMCO Outdoor Movies. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and warm clothes. Dog-friendly and tobacco-free. Seating opens at 7 p.m. and movie starts at dusk. Live entertainment, movie trivia and tasty food trucks every Wednesday through July 15. Wednesday, Riverfront Park, Lilac Bowl, 507 N. Howard St. $5/general, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 625-6600.
“Penguins of Madagascar” Discover the secrets of the greatest and most hilarious covert birds in the global espionage biz: Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private. Rated PG. Part of the Summer Matinee Movie Series. Shows daily at 1 p.m.Wednesday, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $3. (208) 882-4127.
“Pitch Perfect 2” In order to clear their name and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an international competition no American team has ever won. Rated PG-13. Thursday and July 3, 8 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $6/adults,$3/ children age 12 and younger. (208) 882-4127.
Spokane Film Society Come watch films, meet people and talk about ideas as they relate to film. Drink and food specials. Thursday, 9 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 327-1050.
Looking ahead
Free Movies in Liberty Lake“Rio 2”: Blu, Jewel and their three kids are hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel and meets his father-in-law. Rated G. Movies shown at dusk at Pavillion Park, unless otherwise noted. Visit www.pavillionpark.org. July 3, Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free.