What: For the first time in 20 years, movies will be back in the Colonial Theatre, showing “Hocus Pocus,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and “Beetlejuice.”

When: Oct. 30 at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m, respectively

Where: Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia

Cost: $10 for adults and $7 for children per movie or $25 adult all-day pass and $15 child all-day pass

Info: coloniallaconia.com

Scene & Heard

What: A classic radio play where you get to solve the mystery! There will be twists, turns, fun, snacks, desserts and prizes for those who’d love some entertainment and those who consider themselves amateur Columbos. You just might recognize a few people you know in this play. This will be one of Agatha Christie’s cases with none other than Hurcule Poirot.

When: Oct. 29 at 6:45 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.

Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 180 Loudon Road, Concord

Cost: Free, donations accepted. Reservations required.

Info: 603-224-4393, ext. 8, wicxradio.org

Spoon River

What: In “Spoon River,” the denizens of a small town in the American Midwest address the audience from beyond the grave. Eight local student actors portray dozens of characters depicted in the poems who each have their opportunity to reflect on their time on earth as they sit atop Oak Hill Cemetery. On “the hill” as it was called, the deceased citizens of the town confess their deepest secrets. From doctors to drunkards, everyone has the opportunity to reveal their innermost thoughts.

When: Oct. 28 to 31, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Where: Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith

Cost: $13 to $20

Info: winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org

In My Shoes

What: A poetry and open mic event will be the culminating event for the four-week poetry class “Words & Wonder: A Mystery Poetry Tour” taught by poet and educator Catherine O’Brian. The reading will be held in the gallery alongside the current exhibit “Kick-Start!” which is a themed art exhibition by the Women’s Caucus for Art’s NH Chapter.

When: Oct. 30 at 1 p.m.

Where: Twiggs Gallery, 254 King St., Boscawen

Info: TwiggsGallery.WordPress.com