Set in the mythical world of Vikings and dragons comes the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn’t fit in. His world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view. The film screens on Saturday, October 9 at 10 p.m. and Sunday, October 10 at 8 p.m. Admission is $6 for seniors, University of Miami alumni, faculty, non UM-students, and staff. General admission is $8. Cash only. Free for UM students. For more information, visit www.cosfordcinema.com or call 305-284-4861.

The César award-winning film Mesrine: Killer Instinct introduces us to Jacques Mesrine (Vincent Cassel), a loyal son and dedicated soldier back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. Soon he is seduced by the neon glamour of 60’s Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by Guido (Gerald Depardieu), Mesrine turns his back on middle class law-abiding and soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder. Please note: The second film, Mesrine: Public Enemy #1, plays at the Cosford next weekend (October 15 through 17). French, English, Arabic, and Spanish with English subtitles. The film screens on Friday, October 8 at 9 p.m.; Saturday, October 9 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.; and Sunday, October 10 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Admission is $6 for seniors, University of Miami alumni, faculty, non UM-students, and staff. General admission is $8. Cash only. Free for UM students. For more information, visit www.cosfordcinema.com or call 305-284-4861.

Racing Dreams is the award-winning, coming-of-age story about three kids who dream of one day racing in NASCAR. The film takes us into the lives of Annabeth (11 years old), Josh (12), and Brandon (13) as they compete for the championship in the World Karting Association’s National Series, widely considered the Little League for professional racing. And at the same time, they navigate the treacherous road between childhood and young adulthood. The film screens on Friday, October 8 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.; and Sunday, October 10 at 3:45 p.m. Admission is $6 for seniors, University of Miami alumni, faculty, non UM-students, and staff. General admission is $8. Cash only. Free for UM students. For more information, visit www.cosfordcinema.com or call 305-284-4861.

The Lowe Museum Store will hold its annual recycled art book sale from Thursday, October 7 through Sunday, October 10. Books will be sold by the pound (75 cents per pound for softcover books, $1.50 per pound for hardcover editions). The four-day sale will be held during normal store hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and from 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.