Community Calendar

KPAC presents BLACK SWAN as part of our Staff Picks series, selected by our very own Kenworthy staff. This month’s film was chosen by Natalia Valencia. Nina is a talented but unstable ballerina on the verge of stardom. Pushed to the breaking point by her artistic director and a seductive rival, Nina’s grip on reality slips, plunging her into a waking nightmare. Bracingly intense, passionate, and wildly melodramatic, Black Swan glides on Darren Aronofsky’s bold direction — and a bravura performance from Natalie Portman.
Rated: R | 1 hr 48 min | Tickets: $8 Adult / Film Pass

20th Annual Paddling Film Festival Comes to Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre

Adventure lovers and film enthusiasts are invited to experience the 20th Annual Paddling Film Festival at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon on Sunday, October 12 at 3:00 PM.

The Paddling Film Festival is an international showcase of the world’s best paddling films, from adrenaline-pumping whitewater expeditions to soulful sea kayaking journeys and stories of conservation. The event highlights the spirit of adventure, exploration, and connection to water.

“This festival is more than just incredible films—it’s about celebrating community, inspiring adventure, and reminding us of the deep connection we share with our rivers, lakes, and oceans,” said Tori Dawson, organizer and owner of Dragonfly Kayak Tours.

The Mount Vernon screening is part of a global tour reaching over 120 cities, inspiring thousands of paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. Proceeds from the event will support local paddling programs and youth outdoor initiatives including the Happy Orcas Adventure Camp Scholarship Fund.

KPAC and IRL Movie Club present MY OMAHA. Filmmaker Nick Beaulieu as he returns to his hometown amid Trump-era tensions and the Black Lives Matter movement. Fresh out of college, he meets activist Leo Louis II, who introduces him to Omaha’s history of resistance, including Malcolm X’s birthplace in North Omaha. Meanwhile, Nick struggles to reconnect with his pro-Trump father, Randy, recently diagnosed with stage-4 cancer. As protests erupt and the city faces crisis, Leo works to unite Omaha while Nick and Randy attempt to bridge their divide. Together, their stories paint a portrait of a city wrestling with family conflict, political discord, and the search for common ground.
IRL Movie Club screenings are only $5! Join the the club for free and get notified about future events! The In Real Life (IRL) Movie Club is an in-person club where you can gather regularly, connect with your community, and explore trending topics through the lens of independent film.
Rated: Not Rated | 1 hr 25 min | Tickets: $5 GA / No Film Passes

The 15th edition of the Palouse French Film Festival happens each Tuesday evening in October, with an opening reception before the film on Oct. 7, and a closing reception before the film on Oct. 28. Screenings begin at 7:00 pm. Admission is free for students; others pay $5 per film or $12 for a festival pass.

The 15th edition of the Palouse French Film Festival happens each Tuesday evening in October, with an opening reception before the film on Oct. 7, and a closing reception before the film on Oct. 28. Screenings begin at 7:00 pm. Admission is free for students; others pay $5 per film or $12 for a festival pass.

Following triumphant Live in HD performances in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, Verdi’s La Traviata, and Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found. In his new production, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has embarked on a brilliant second career as a director—retains the opera’s original setting in the Swiss Alps but uses its somnambulant plot to explore the emotional and psychological valleys of the mind. Tenor Xabier Anduaga co-stars as Amina’s fiancé, Elvino, alongside soprano Sydney Mancasola as her rival, Lisa, and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Count Rodolfo. Riccardo Frizza takes the podium for one of opera’s most ravishing works, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas on October 18.
Run Time: 3 hr 15 min | Tickets: $20 Adult / $15 Student / Met Live in HD Pass

DOGMA is a satirical fantasy comedy that follows two fallen angels, Bartleby (Ben Affleck) and Loki (Matt Damon), who discover a loophole that would allow them to return to Heaven, which would inadvertently undo the creation of the universe. A woman named Bethany, who is struggling with her faith, is tasked with stopping them before their plan succeeds. Along the way, she is joined by various characters, including a muse, a seraphim, and a group of unlikely allies, all as they battle against the forces of heaven and hell. Directed by Kevin Smith, the film combines dark humor, theological questions, and absurdity to explore topics of faith, redemption, and religious mythology. After 25 years off the market, DOGMA serves to be a CULT CLASSIC with fans, and this new 4K remaster also includes exclusive bonus content only available in theatres. Sponsored by Matt Roberts.
Rated: R | 2 hr 10 min | Tickets: $8 Adult / Film Pass

On Sunday, October 19, at 2 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre, and the makers of Walla Walla Movie Crush, present a collection of family-friendly short films. This event is sponsored by Pacific Power Foundation, Milton Freewater Area Foundation and Windermere Realty. This program is also supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of short films! Enjoy heartwarming stories, charming characters, and plenty of laughter. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones. See you there!

KPAC presents PERFECT BLUE, newly remastered in 4K. Mima Kirigoe, a former pop idol, reinvents herself as an actress by taking on a disturbing role and releasing a provocative photo book. Her transformation unsettles fans, her manager, and even herself, especially as a stalker emerges and murders follow. Haunted by doubt and confronted by ‘the other Mima,’ she begins to question her sanity and identity.
Perfect Blue, the directorial debut of Satoshi Kon, is hailed as the first animated film to deliver authentic psychological suspense. Released in Japan in 1998 and celebrated at international festivals, it blurs the lines between fiction and reality, dreams and delusions, and cyberspace and identity. Japanese with English subtitles.
Rated: Not Rated | 1 hr 21 min | Tickets: $8 Adult / Film Pass

The 15th edition of the Palouse French Film Festival happens each Tuesday evening in October, with an opening reception before the film on Oct. 7, and a closing reception before the film on Oct. 28. Screenings begin at 7:00 pm. Admission is free for students; others pay $5 per film or $12 for a festival pass.