film events

SFCC International Film Festival “Butterfly’s Tongue,” a Spanish film set during the Republican-Fascist conflict before the outbreak of the Civil War (1936) shows the effects of the political turmoil on a picturesque little village. Rated R. Ticket sales help fund next year’s festival. For information, visit www.spokane falls.edu/College/Diversity/ FilmFestival.aspx. Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 533-3472.

“Five Essentials to a Maximized Life” Call to make reservations. Free. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.

Spokane Film Society Come watch great film, meet people and talk about interesting 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

The Best of Seattle Shorts Film Festival Started in 2011, the festival has showcased more than 80 short films. This “best of” presentation looks at the top 10 short films from the past four years. Two directors (Misha Jakupcak, “The Hero Pose,” and Kendra Ann Sherrill, “Serenade”) will attend. May 8, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15/adults, $10/students. (800) 325-SEAT.