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Brazilian drama closes out 'Pioneer Park Picture Show' series
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Brazilian finale » The "Pioneer Park Picture Show" series closes with the Brazilian coming-of-age drama "The Year My Parents Went on Vacation." Presented by the Salt Lake City Film Center and Mayor Ralph Becker's office.

When » Tonight; screening starts at dusk (around 9 p.m.), community booths open at 8; a parade led by a capoeira group winds from Tucanos Brazilian Grill in The Gateway to Pioneer Park starting at 8:30.

Where » Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City.

Admission » Free.

Follow the map » Richard Donner's 1985 children's adventure "The Goonies."

When » Tonight and Aug. 30, midnight.

Where » Tower Theatre, 876 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City.

Admission » $5 at the door.

Think snow » The snowboarding film "Ready" arrives in Salt Lake City, the first stop of the "Sphere of Influence" tour in Western states.

When » Aug. 30, 8:30 p.m..

Where » Tower Theatre, 876 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City.

Admission » $7 at Blindside Snow and Skate, 2165 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City; or at the two Milosport locations, 3119 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, and 10516 S. Redwood Road, South Jordan; or at the door. ($2 of every ticket goes to Protect Our Winters and the Utah Avalanche Center.)

'Trek' vs. 'Wars' » Back-to- back screenings of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" and "Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back." Billed as a "Healing of the Geek Nation," sponsored by the X96 "Geek Show Podcast."

When » Aug. 31, 5 p.m.

Where » Brewvies Cinema Pub, 667 S. 200 West, Salt Lake City.

Admission » Free. Must be 21 or older, since Brewvies serves beer.

What's the buzz? » Jerry Seinfeld's animated "Bee Movie," this month's Science Movie Night entry sponsored by the City Library and the Utah Museum of Natural History.

When » Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.

Where » Main Library auditorium, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City.

Admission » Free.

Follow the map » "Uncounted," David Earnhardt's explosive documentary about widespread voting problems in 2006 - and how they might hurt the chances of a fair vote in 2008. Emery County Clerk Bruce Funk, who is mentioned in the film for how he raised concerns over electronic voting machines and lost his job over it, will introduce the film and take questions after. The screening is part of the Salt Lake City Film Center's "Films to Watch Before You Vote" series.

When » Sept. 3, 7 p.m.

Where » Post Theatre at Fort Douglas, 245 S. Fort Douglas Blvd., University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City.

Admission » Free.

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