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Holly Andres, Los Angeles Daily News
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Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica area

Beverly Cinema: “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” (1985), 7, with “Ed Wood” (1994), 9 p.m. May 26-27. Kiddie Matinee: “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” (1985), 2 p.m. May 27-28. “A New Leaf” (1971), 6:30 p.m. May 28 and 7:30 p.m. May 29, with “Ishtar” (1987), 8:45 p.m. May 28 and 9:45 p.m. May 29. “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” (1978), 7:30, with “Used Cars” (1980), 9:40 p.m. May 31-June 1. Most tickets $8. 7165 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-938-4038. www.thenewbev.com

Movie at L.A. Workers Center: Film historian-critic Ed Rampell introduces a series that marks the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution. “Strike” (1925), 7 p.m. May 26. Free/donations. Potluck. 1251 S. St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles. laworkersedsoc@gmail.com

American Cinematheque at the Aero: “Fargo” (1996), 7:30 p.m. May 26. “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962), 7:30 p.m. May 28. World War II Documentaries, 3 p.m. May 29 (free with RSVP at www.eventbrite.com). Tickets $15. 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. 323-466-3456. www.americancinematheque.com

American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre: “Seven Samurai” (1954), 7:30 p.m. May 26. Directed by Jonathan Demme: “Stop Making Sense” (1984, concert), 7:30 p.m. May 27. Triple feature: “Jurassic Park” (1993), “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997) and “Jurassic Park III” (2001), 7:30 p.m. May 28. Bette vs. Joan Marathon: “All About Eve” (1950), “Mildred Pierce” (1945), “The Star” (1952) and “Possessed” (1947), 2 p.m. May 29 (first come, first seated; Joan Crawford/Bette Davis impersonation contest). “Sami Blood” (2016), 7:30 p.m. May 31. Most tickets $12. 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 323-466-3456. www.americancinematheque.com

Eat/See/Hear outdoor movie series: “Pulp Fiction” (1994), 8:30 p.m. May 27. Minimum age suggestion 21. Doors open, 5:30 p.m. Music by Sleeplust, 7 p.m. Food trucks available. Tickets $14; $21 reserved; $8 ages 5-12. The Autry Museum, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. 213-267-4393. www.eatseehear.com

Movies by Moonlight: “Caught in the Draft” (1941), 8 p.m. May 28. Free. Bring a picnic and low back lawn chair. Paramount Ranch, 2903 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills. 805-370-2301. www.nps.gov/samo

Film at Los Angeles County Museum of Art: “The Fugitive” (1947), 1 p.m. May 30. Tickets $4. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6010. www.lacma.com

Movie at Granada Hills Branch Library: “A Dog’s Purpose” (2017), 3:30 p.m. May 30. 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. www.lapl.org

Dances with Films: Documentaries, features and shorts, June 1-11. Opening day movies: “American Folk” (2017), 7 p.m. June 1. “Missing in Europe” (2017), 9:15 p.m. June 1. Tickets $13 in advance; $15. TCL Chinese Theaters, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. www.danceswithfilms.com

Movie at Studio City Branch Library: “The Great Wall” (2016), 2:30 p.m. June 2. 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. www.lapl.org

L.A. Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats series: “Laura” (1944), 8 p.m. June 7. Tickets $22. Million Dollar Theatre, 307 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. www.laconservancy.org/last-remaining-seats

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San Gabriel Valley area

Norton Simon Museum: “Shaghai Express” (1932), 6 p.m. May 26. Included with museum admission $12; $9 seniors; free for ages 18 and younger. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-844-6941. www.nortonsimon.org

Montebello Library: “Chicano Rock! The Sounds of East Los Angeles” (2009, POV), 2 p.m. May 27. 1550 W. Beverly Blvd. 323-722-6551. www.colapublib.org

Pasadena Central Library: “The Last Best Year” (1990), 1 p.m. May 31. 285 E. Walnut St. 626-744-4066. www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net

Victory Park: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016), 8 p.m. June 3. Doors open, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $16 or $21 reserved; $6-$11 children; free for ages 4 and younger. Grass seating. 2575 Paloma St., Pasadena. www.welikela.com/street-food-cinema-2016; www.thrillist.com/events/los-angeles

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South Bay area

Old Town Music Hall: Animation historian Jerry Beck hosts a Vintage Cartoon Festival, 8:15 p.m. May 26; 2:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. May 27; 2:30 p.m. May 28. Shows begin with a sing-along with music played on a pipe organ and a comedy short. Tickets $10; $8 ages 62 and older (cash or check only). 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. 310-322-2592. www.oldtownmusichall.org

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