The Maridon Museum is hosting a free Japanese film series which will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday with “Tokyo Story,” presented by William Covey. This 1953 film tells the story of a couple who travels to Tokyo to visit their grown children. The film contrasts the behavior of their biological children, who are too busy to pay them much attention, and their daughter-in-law, who treats them with kindness. Reservations are required. The museum is at 322 N. McKean St. Call 724-282-0123.

Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople, will show “National Velvet” starring Elizabeth Taylor at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5; senior citizens pay $4. Call 724-742-0400.

<B>Tuesdays@2</B> will show “The Dilemma” at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Kean Theatre at St. Barnabas, Washington Place, 5847 Meridian Road, Gibsonia. At the same site, <B>Wednesdays@1</B> will show “The Rite” at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. Call 724-444-6288.

<B>Rangos Omnimax Theater</B> at the Carnegie Science Center, North Side, is showing “Tornado Alley,” “Hubble” and the children’s film “Animalopolis.” Omnimax is not recommended for children younger than 3. Tickets for most shows are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and children. Call 412-237-3400 for show times and admission.