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Laggies
Director Lynn Shelton helms her most star-studded Seattle-set film to date (read our recent conversation with Shelton). In Laggies, Keira Knightley plays Megan, a woman in her late 20s who—after some unexpected jolts to her life including a wedding proposal—lays low for a week and becomes close friends with a high schooler named Annika (Chloë Grace Moretz). As Megan attempts to piece together her life, sparks fly between her and Annika’s father (Sam Rockwell). It’s got all the elements to be Shelton’s mainstream breakthrough. AMC Pacific Place, $7–$12

Wednesday, October 28
Old Growth Northwest
In the 10th installment of its reading series, Old Growth Northwest sticks to the winning formula of prompt-guided readings followed by an open mic. Headliners Elissa Ball, Nick Schwarzenberger, and Tom Doggett attempt an interpretation of this instalment's prompt, "It happened to be one of those buttons we weren't meant to press." Past readings have included poetry, nonfiction, genre fiction, and performance. The Rendezvous Room, $5

Thu, Oct 30
Campfire: Improvised Ghost Stories
Every Thursday in October, the Market Theater will bring you back around the campfire with their sometimes spooky, sometimes hilarious, always improvised ghost stories. Unexpected Production's resident troupe Improv Anonymous weaves together totally made up tales (or are they?) that'll you have you laughing and shivering in turns. Don't bring your marshmallows. There isn't an actual campfire. Market Theater, $10

Thu, Oct 30
Horse Feathers
KEXP presents Portland-based Horse Feathers, whose folsky anthems like "Where I'll Be" invoke a sort of warm, sleepy contemplation just in time for autumn in Seattle. They are joined by the multifaceted musicians of Idaho's Hollow Wood, and singer-songwriter Sara Jackson-Holman. Lace up your boots, order a whiskey, and feel nostalgic without really knowing why. The Crocodile, $15

Nov 1–5
Nex Docs
Once a year, Northwest Film Forum takes the dive into reality and dedicates an entire week to nonfiction flicks for the Nex Docs festival. It’s a chance to see untold stories, some of which would seem unbelievable if penned by a screenwriter. This year’s slate includes documentaries examining the cultural importance of a European witch tale, Portuguese architect Manuel Tainha, and rural West Virginia beauty pageants. Northwest Film Forum, $11