7 p.m.

FLICKS

"Doubt": 7:30 p.m.

A special screening of John Patrick Shanley's film about a nun's quest to unearth the truth about a priest, starring Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman. SIFF Cinema, Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St.; 206-464-5830; seattlefilm.org. $7-$10.

"Frontrunner": A documentary about the drama surrounding prestigious Stuyvesant High School's student-body elections. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave.; 206-329-2629; nwfilmforum.org. $5-$8. Also at 9 p.m.

"In Search Of": An exploration into the sex lives of 10 entangled characters. Central Cinema 1411 21st Ave.; 206-686-6684; central-cinema.com. $5. Also at 9:30 p.m.

"The Princess Bride": The most un-fairy tale fairy tale with sword fights, true love, R.O.U.S., giants and a wisecracking Sicilian. Central Cinema 1411 21st Ave.; 206-686-6684; central-cinema.com. $5.

HEAR THIS

J.A. Jance: The local best-selling author talks about her new novel, "Cruel Intent." University Book Store Mill Creek, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-385-3530.

Kevin Emerson: The Seattle children's author talks about his novel, "Blood Ties." Barnes & Noble Northgate, 301 N.E. Northgate Way; 206-417-2967.

Mare Nostrum Reading: Writers Richard Kenney, Susan Parr, Deborah Woodard and Emily Beyer celebrate the publication of volume five. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave.; 206-322-7030.

Wally Lamb: The best-selling author of "She's Come Undone" and "I Know This Much Is True" talks about his new novel, "The Hour I First Believed." Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park; 206-366-3333.

Harmon Leon: 7:30 p.m. The San Francisco journalist talks about his new book, "The American Dream: Walking in the Shoes of Carnies, Arms Dealers, Immigrant Dreamers, Pot Farmers and Christian Believers." The Elliott Bay Book Co., 101 S. Main St.; 206-624-6600.

Subtext Reading: 7:30 p.m. Readings by writers Brenda Iijima and Brian Carpenter. The Chapel at Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N.; subtextreadingseries.blogspot.com. Donations accepted.

MUSIC

Dir En Grey, The Rose Trims Again, The Human Abstract: Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave.; 206-628-3151. $30.

Young Buck, Young Soprano, Trama, Diggz Dime, Logics, DJ 100 Proof: El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E.; 206-381-3094. $25.

Judith Owen and Harry Shearer's Holiday Sing-a-Long: 7:30 p.m. The Triple Door, 216 Union St.; 206-838-4333. $30.

Katie King Vocal Showcase:

7:30 p.m. Tula's Restaurant and Jazz Club, 2214 Second Ave.; 206-443-4221. $10.

The Messiah and Other Seasonal Music: 7:30 p.m. Featuring the Tudor Choir and soloists Megan Chenovick, Melissa Plagemann, Wesley Rogers and Erich Parce. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St., Auburn; 253-931-3043. auburnsymphony.org. $20-$25.

STAGE

"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers": 7:30 p.m. The musical comedy about a woman trying to whip her six brothers-in-law into shape for marriage. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave.; 206-625-1900; 5thavenue.org. $22-$81.

"You Can't Take It With You": 7:30 p.m. Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman classic comedy about an oddball family trying to act normal in front of the daughter's new boyfriend's conservative parents. Bagley Wright Theatre, 155 Mercer St. (Seattle Center). 206-443-2222. seattlerep.org. $15-$59.

WILD CARD

Learning About Pacific Northwest Moths: Retired wildlife biologist John Davis will use his photos to illustrate local moths. Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St.; Washington Butterfly Association. 206-364-4935; naba.org/Chapters/nabaws. Free.

8 p.m.

FLICKS

"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington": 8:30 p.m. The Frank Capra gem starring James Stewart as an idealistic small-town senator who battles ruthless politicians. Grand Illusion, 1403 N.E. 50th St.; 206-523-3935; grandillusioncinema.org. $5-$8.

MUSIC

Bonnie Birch: Martins Off Madison, 1413 14th Ave.; 206-325-7000.

Candy's 22, Rheteric Ramirez, Cadalack Ron, Junkyard Gang, Bottom Feeders: In the lounge, Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S.; 206-628-3151. $10.

Golden Greys, One Time Through: Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St.; 206-324-8000. $6.

Hubatka, Colonies, Venus Verse: Comet Tavern, 922 E. Pike St.; 206-323-9853. $6.

The Legacy Band with Clarence Acox: Jazz standards and blues. New Orleans Creole Restaurant, 114 First Ave. S.; 206-622-2563.

Slim Pickens: Pies & Pints, 1215 N.E. 65th St.; 206-524-7082.

Casey MacGill and the Blue 4 Trio: 8:30 p.m. Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley; 206-443-3241.

The Ron Weinstein Trio: 8:30 p.m. Thaiku (Fu Kun Wu Lounge), 5410 Ballard Ave. N.W.; 206-706-7807.

STAGE

"Beauty and the Beast": The stage adaptation of Disney's Academy Award-winning film. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah; 425-392-2202; villagetheatre.org. $22-$58.

Skee-ball Tourney: Every Wednesday, sign up for the tourney and feel like you're 8 again. The only thing missing are the tickets. King's Hardware, 5225 Ballard Ave. N.W.; 206-782-0027.

Trivia Night: Buy the special beer or wine and receive extra points for your team. $2 a person, six people to a team. Beveridge Place Pub, 6413 California Ave. S.W.; 206-932-9906.

Angry Joey's open mike: 8:30 p.m. Musicians, comedians, spoken word, magicians, etc. Sign up at 8 p.m. Blue Moon, 712 N.E. 45th St.; 206-675-9116.

"A Christmas Carol": 8:30 p.m. The holiday tradition since 1976 of Charles Dickens' tale about selfish Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly visits on Christmas Eve. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St.; 206-292-7676. $22-$47.

Pub Trivia Night: 8:30 p.m. $10 per team of no more than six people. Wilde Rover Irish Pub, 111 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-8940.

Nite Owl

DANCING

2080s with DJ Scene and Fourcolorzak: 9 p.m. Music from the '80s and mash-ups. The War Room, 722 E. Pike St.; thewarroomseattle.com. $5.

A.D.D.: 9 p.m. House. Tiki Bob's Cantina, 166 King St.; 206-382-8454.

DJ Ms. Broadway: 9 p.m. Jai Thai (Broadway), 235 Broadway E.; 206-322-5781.

Hysteria: 9 p.m. DJ Sean IV spins rock hits from the '80s and '90s. Noc Noc, 1516 Second Ave.; 206-223-1333.

Mo' Rockin' Wednesdays: 9 p.m. With rotating DJs Mamma Casserole, Bree Tacocat, Ari Spool, Hank Rock and Cuts Like a Knife. Moe Bar, 1425 10th Ave.; 206-709-9467.

Mod F*** Explosion: DJ Deutscher Meister: 9 p.m. Lava Lounge, 2226 Second Ave.; 206-441-5660.

Pulse with Jason Curtis: 9 p.m. Electronic. Trinity, 111 Yesler Way; 206-447-4140.

Renaissance with Subsidize: 9 p.m. House music. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St.; 206-625-4444.

Soul Hole with DJ Self-Administered Beat Down: 9 p.m. Viceroy, 2332 Second Ave.; 206-956-8423.

Studio: 9 p.m. With TJ Gorton, DJ Heavy Metal Army, DJ Colin and J-Justice. Havana Social Club, 1010 E. Pike St.; 206-323-2822. $3.

Vital Wednesdays with PressHa and DJ ECE: 9 p.m. Contour, 807 First Ave.; 206-447-7704.

Wednesday Night Reggae: 9 p.m. Live bands and DJs. 88 Keys Piano Bar, 315 Second Ave. S.; 206-839-1300. $7.

MUSIC

A Silent Way, Marrow, Aaron Daniel's One Man Banned: 9 p.m. Nectar, 412 N. 36th St.; 206-632-2020. $5.

Elliott Brood, Michael Vermillion, Zach Harjo: 9 p.m. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W.; 206-789-3599. $10.

Fred Roth Revue (CD release), The Upsidedown, This Blinding Light: 9 p.m. High Dive, 513 N. 36th St.; 206-632-0212. $6.

Gertrude's Hearse: 9 p.m. Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way; 206-382-2171. $5.

Jeff Janis: 9 p.m. Mars Bar, 609 Eastlake Ave. E.; 206-624-4516.

The Greatest Hits, The Zip Guns, Dateless: 9:30 p.m. Funhouse, 206 Fifth Ave. N.; 206-374-8400. $5.

Ronnie Pierce Jazz Ensemble: 10 p.m. The Whisky Bar, 2000 Second Ave.; thewhiskybar.com.

Giant: 10:30 p.m. Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave.; 206-441-5823. $5.

STAGE

Laff Hole: 10 p.m. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St.; 206-233-9873; prokomedy.org. $5.