FILM—Steven Spielberg’s filmography overflows with chill-inducing moments: The Ark opening, the tripods rising, “Welcome… to Jurassic Park.” But Close Encounters of the Third Kind is almost entirely made out of those moments: those five notes. That kid standing in the doorway. The mashed potatoes! And when Richard Dreyfuss says, “This means something,” he’s absolutely right. BOBBY ROBERTS
Academy Theater, 7818 SE Stark, see Movie Times on pg. 41, $3-4, all ages
MUSIC—The Drive-By Truckers have been moving truckloads of fine Southern rock for years, and are returning to one of their favorite methods of distribution. Back in 2007, they stripped down their sound for a semi-acoustic show, and had so much success they’re touring it again. Don’t miss the Truckers’ brand of rollickin’ truth-telling in an intimate format. WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, #110, 8 pm, $25-30, all ages