Desert Hearts screens at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4. $9 adults; $7 students and military; $6 seniors and children; and $5 members. First Friday Shorts, a short-film contest hosted by cartoonist Max Cannon, takes place at 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5. $6. National Theatre Live presents A Disappearing Number at noon, Sunday, Nov. 7. $15 general; $10 members. Call or visit www.loftcinema.com for more information.