Film events

Fri., Aug. 9, 2013

Free Movies in Liberty Lake Today, “Star Trek.” The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father’s legacy with Mr. Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful, time-traveling Romulan creates black holes to destroy the Federation, one planet at a time. Rated PG-13. Held at Half Moon Park, Holl Boulevard at Indiana Avenue. Saturday, “The Goonies.” A group of kids embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map. Rated PG. Held at Rocky Hill Park, Mission Avenue at Winrock Street. Movies shown at dusk. Free. (509) 755-6726.

South Perry Summer Outdoor Movies Saturday, “Oz the Great and Powerful.” A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches. Rated PG. Movie starts at dusk. The Shop, 924 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 534-1647.

Swim and a Movie - Southside Enjoy a two-hour swim, visit the concessions stand and enjoy a family-friendly movie played on a huge blow-up screen. Gates open at 6 p.m., movie starts at dusk. Saturday, “Escape from Planet Earth.” Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet. Rated PG. Southside Aquatics Center, 3724 E. 61st Ave. $4/general, $3/seniors, $2/ages 3-5, free/age two and younger. (509) 448-5090.

Outdoor Movies at Riverfront Park Wednesday, “The Avengers.” Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of superhumans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army. Rated PG-13. The evening also features circus performers, movie trivia and food trucks, beginning at dusk. Bring blankets and warm clothes for a comfortable evening. The event is dog friendly. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Pre-movie seating is $5 starting at 7 p.m. (206) 819-1346.

“The Wrestler” When bad health forces him into retirement, a one-time star tries to cobble his life together, but angles for a comeback as he gradually realizes professional wrestling is the only thing he ever did well. Mickey Rourke made his own well-deserved comeback in this staggering portrait of a broken man. Rated R. Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5356.

“The Welcome” This film documents a healing retreat for vets with PTSD. In Ashland, Ore., in 2008, a dozen vets plus a few of their family members came together in a supportive circle of healing. The intimate setting of a five-day retreat transformed the raw truths about war into powerful poetry and prose, in their own everyday language. Men and women, old and young, from several different wars helped one another toward ending personal isolation. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Hamilton Studio, 1427 W. Dean Ave. $20/general, free to veterans. (518) 878-8579.

Free Movies at the Kroc Thursday, “Zambezia.” Kai, a naive but high-spirited young falcon, travels to the bird city of Zambezia, where he discovers the truth about his origins and, in defending the city, learns how to be part of a community. Rated G. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., movie at 1:45 p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-1865.

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