Don’t believe everything you see on TV. In contrast to most media depictions of them as demons hell-bent on taking over Earth and enslaving all of humanity, aliens can really be quite lovely and can teach you a thing or two about friendship, if you’re open to learning. Educate your children on the danger of media bias by showing them Stephen Spielberg’s classic film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at Free Movie Mondays hosted by Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts. The event also features family-friendly games and food trucks, along with the outdoor movie screening under the stars, helping our other-worldly friends to better practice their voyeurism. Grab a chair and some snacks, and don’t forget your tinfoil hat, as we all learn a thing or two about our future overlords…er, friends.
Mon., Aug. 10, 8 p.m., 2015
