Film events
“The Fish Between the Falls” This documentary tells the story of the effort to restore the endangered white sturgeon on the Kootenai River. Today, 6:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.
“This is Spinal Tap” Presented by KYRS Thin Air Community Radio with live music, a costume contest and trivia. Today, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10. (509) 747-3807.
“Of Mice and Men” Presentation of the recent Broadway production, starring Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee James Franco (“127 Hours,” “Milk”) and Tony Award nominee Chris O’Dowd (“Bridesmaids,” “Girls”), filmed on stage by National Theatre Live. Sunday, 2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15; $45/Stage to Screen Series. (509) 227-7404.
“Romero” and “Monsenor: The Last Journey of Oscar Romero” Films honoring Archbishop Oscar Romero. “Romero,” a biopic based on the life of Oscar Romero, stars award-winning actor Raul Julia and will show at 4 and 6:30 p.m. “Monsenor,” a documentary featuring live footage of Archbishop Romero and the people he served, will be screened at 5:15 and 6:45 p.m. Monday, Magic Lantern, 25 W. Main Ave. Per film: $10/adults, $8/students with ID. (509) 209-2383.
Free Family Film Screenings Monday, “Big Hero 6,” about plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Tuesday, “The Book of Life,” about Manolo, a young man who embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Wednesday, “Boxtrolls,” a boy named Eggs, raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors, tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator. Thursday, “The Lorax,” a 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Friday, “Penguins of Madagascar” – Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private – join forces with undercover organization the North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it. Doors open at 2 p.m., movies start at 2:30 p.m. Donations accepted to support The Kroc Scholarship Fund. Limited seating. All are rated PG. Monday, 2:30 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-1865.
Trail Running Film Festival Films include “The Long Haul: John Muir Trail,” “The Crossing,” “2014 Gorge Waterfalls 50k,” “Around Patagonia,” “100 Miles High” and “Depressions.” Beer available for sale at event. Presented by Rainshadow Running. Tuesday, 5-9 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $20. (509) 327-1050.
Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animated Feature-length presentation showcasing this year’s Oscar award nominees for Best Animated Short Film in 2014, along with three highly commended shorts to be announced. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $6/adults $3/age 12 and younger. (208) 882-4127.
Spokane Film Society Come watch great film, meet cool 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.
Film Screening and Panel Discussion: “OR7 - The Journey” The northwest office of Defenders of Wildlife is partnering with Spokane’s the Lands Council and the Center for Biological Diversity to bring you the story of OR-7, a gray wolf who was collared in Oregon and eventually dispersed from his pack. Meet director Clemens Schenk and local wildlife-conflict experts who are engaged in wolf co-existence issues in and around Spokane. Friday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W Sprague Ave. $7.50.