Documentary Festival in Columbia, Silent Films in Topeka and Oscar Party in Kansas City

True/False Documentary Film Festival this weekend – The 11th annual True/False film fest takes place Thursday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 2 in Columbia, Mo. Last year, four of the five 2014 Oscar nominees for Best Documentary screened at the festival.

Kansas Silent Film Festival this weekend – For those interested in something more local, the 18th annual Kansas Silent Film Festival is Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1 at White Concert Hall in Topeka. Silent films are screened with live musical accompaniment. The event is free and open to the public.

Kansas City Oscar Party at Screenland Armour – Come watch the 86th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2 at an actual movie theater with lots of film geeks, contests and prizes. There’s a food and cash bar and everyone can fill out Oscar ballots to compete for the big prize for correctly selecting the most winners.