Upcoming special film showings in the area

EvCC hosts anime fest

Everett Community College is hosting the Japanese Anime Arts Festival May 29 and 30 at Everett Community College. The festival is noon to 9 p.m. May 29 and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 30. Learn about Japanese art, culture and history. Events include a drawing demonstration by Japanese manga artist Yoshimi Kurata, a presentation by manga translator and Japanese ghost scholar Zack Davisson and the opportunity to meet Seattle artist Enfu. Visitors are invited to wear their cosplay costumes and participate in a cosplay flash mob and parade just prior to opening ceremony. The festival is free and open to the public, except for tea ceremonies at the Japanese tea room, where matcha and sweets can be enjoyed for $5. For more information, and a schedule of events, visit everettcc.edu/JAAF.

Funny Film Fest

The Evergreen Cinema Society’s Funny Film Fest is a yearlong series of the funniest films ever made based on critics and the votes of Everett moviegoers. Films are screened at 1:30 p.m. (discussion to follow) and 5:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Branch Library. May 27: “The Graduate”

Sundance Movie Nights

The Historic Everett Theatre is hosting Sundance Movie Night on the second Wednesday of each month, showing a film that was originally shown at the Sundance Film Festival. There will also be a wine tasting for $10. The movie is free. May 13: “The Queen of Versailles,” 7 p.m.

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. May 2: “The Hundred Foot Journey,” Oak Harbor, 2 p.m. May 8: “Big Hero 6,” Coupeville, 2:30 p.m.

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