Check it out in November

11 Shared Waters Film Screening. Join the Idaho Conservation League at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. for a screening of Shared Waters: Ktunaxa and the Coal Mines, a documentary exploring the impacts of mountaintop removal coal mining in British Columbia's Elk Valley and the Ktunaxa people's fight for environmental justice and restoration. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the film beginning at 6 p.m., followed by a Q&A with director Jennifer Ekstrom, cinematographer Jimmy Matlosz and Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Vice Chairman Gary Aitken Jr. Tickets are $7 and available online or at the door.

14 Nick Jaina (Film/Music). Musician and author Nick Jaina brings his multimedia performance to the Panida Little Theater, combining live electric guitar soundscapes, poetry readings and film projections inspired by his new book, Abrazo, an exploration of affection and connection. Videos from the streets of Mexico City accompany the performance, creating a uniquely hopeful experience. The show begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at panida.org or at the door.

And coming in December...

5 ELF: With Audience Participation. Join the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., at 2 p.m. for a fun family matinee and interactive screening of the holiday comedy Elf. Released in 2003, the film follows Buddy (Will Ferrell), a human baby who accidentally crawls into Santa's toy sack and is raised by elves at the North Pole. As an adult, Buddy travels to New York City to find his cynical biological father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan), and spread Christmas cheer. Come dressed up, sing along and join the movie characters for a snowball fight during this audience participation event! Doors open one hour before the show. Tickets are available online at panida.org or at the door. Adults $10.50, Students & Seniors $7.50.

13 The Muppet Christmas Carol. The Muppets bring Dickens� classic holiday tale to life, with Kermit as Bob Cratchit and Scrooge visited by spirits of Christmas past, present and future in hopes of changing his miserly ways. Join at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave. at 2 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes prior). Get your tickets at panida.org.