At the Lincoln

HappeningsAll of us at Lincoln Theater wish you and yours a happy July 4th. Remember, you can always catch a movie and then enjoy the fireworks!

‘Sing Street’ (PG-13; 1 hour, 46 minutes)From director John Carney (“Once,” “Begin Again”), “Sing Street” takes us back to 1980s Dublin seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy named Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) who is looking for a break from a home strained by his parents’ relationship and money troubles, while trying to adjust to his new inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious, uber-cool, and beautiful Raphina (Lucy Boynton) and, with the aim of winning her heart, he invites her to star in his band’s music videos. There’s only one problem: he’s not part of a band … yet. She agrees, and Conor must deliver what he’s promised. Calling himself “Cosmo” and immersing himself in the vibrant rock-music trends of the decade, he forms a band with a few lads, and the group pours its heart into writing lyrics and shooting videos. Inspired by Carney’s life and love for music, “Sing Street” shows us a world where music has the power to take us away from the turmoil of everyday life and transform us into something greater. Playing at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, June 30.

From left: Sarah Baker, Susan Sarandon, and Rose Byrne in “The Meddler.”

‘The Meddler’ (PG-13; 1 hour, 40 minutes)

With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her eternal optimism and forceful generosity to change the lives of others — as well as her own — and find a new purpose in life. “The Meddler” transcends its cutesy title and familiar premise with a heartfelt look at family dynamics that is honored by a marvelous performance from Susan Sarandon. Playing at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday-Thursday, July 1-7.

Films on the wayJane Austen’s “Love & Friendship” (PG) opens Friday, July 8.

The political documentary “Weiner” (R) opens Friday, July 15.

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma in “The Music of Strangers” (PG-13) opens Friday, July 22.

Ethan Hawke and Julianne Moore in “Maggie’s Plan” (R) opens Friday, July 29.

Colin Firth, Jude Law, Laura Linney, and Nicole Kidman in “Genius” (PG-13) opens Friday, Aug. 5.

Ewan McGregor in “Our Kind of Traitor” (R) opens Friday, Aug. 12.

Upcoming special eventsWimbledon finals, live, the weekend of Saturday, July 9.

William Wegman is the guest of Talking Art in Maine on Thursday, July 14.

Helen Mirren in an encore performance of “The Audience” on Thursday, July 21.

FinallyFor more information, go to lcct.org, call the box office at 563-3424, drop by at 2 Theater St. between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, or email info@atthelincoln.org. Like Lincoln Theater on Facebook.