Elephants, Elections, And Other Things That Go Bump in The Night

The Southampton Arts Center is presenting no fewer than five films this week, beginning tonight at 7 with a screening of “Electoral Dysfunction,” an award-winning documentary that takes an irreverent look at voting in America. The filmmakers will answer questions after the screening. Tickets cost $12, and advance reservations have been recommended.

Stanley Kubrick’s horror film “The Shining” will be shown outdoors on Friday at 8:30 p.m. as part of the Hamptons Film Festival’s program of free outdoor screenings. Jack Nicholson, Shelly Duval, and Danny Lloyd, as their psychic son, star in the tale set at an isolated hotel in the off-season.

Two films will be presented on Sunday in conjunction with the Wildlife Conservation Society, commemorating World Elephant Day. “Naledi: A Baby Elephant’s Tale,” a documentary about an orphaned baby elephant in Botswana and the men who saved her life, will be shown at 5 p.m. “Mind of a Giant,” which explores the astonishing mental capabilities of elephants, will unspool at 7 p.m. and be followed by a panel discussion. Both films are free.

An encore presentation of “Racing Extinction!” will take place next Thursday at 7 p.m. The Oscar-winning director Louie Psihoyos assembled a team of artists and activists on an undercover operation to expose the hidden world of endangered species and the race to protect them against mass extinction. Carl Safina of the Safina Center and Dan Gulizio of Peconic Baykeeper will take questions after the free screening. A reception and book signing with Mr. Safina will be held from 6 to 7.

An outdoor concert by the talented young artists of “Pianofest” will take place on Saturday afternoon at 5. In the event of rain, the program will be held in the center’s theater. Advance reservations have been suggested for the free program, as have chairs and blankets.