Mainstream American film audiences typically have little exposure to international films, many of which are well worth watching. Mt. Holyoke's Second Annual Arabic Film Festival provides a sampling of five Arabic films that address issues that concern the family, political corruption, war, violence, cultural conflict, martyrdom and motherhood. Sponsored by Mt. Holyoke's Asian studies department, the screenings will be followed by discussions on issues raised by each film. (7 p.m., Wed. through Fri., Cleveland Hall, Mt. Holyoke College. No admission charge.)

The College's Theater and Dance Department has exhibited a number of great senior projects this year. Milena Dabova '07 will debut her lecture-demonstration titled "Movement Matters: Learning from Teaching Movement Improvisation" this weekend. Her work is the product of an 18-month teaching project in which she conducted a movement improvisation class for teenagers in Hadley, Mass. Through the demonstration, Dabova will share her experiences in overcoming the challenges presented by her thesis project. (4 p.m., Sat., Kirby Theater. No admission charge.)

China's recent rise as a global economic power has led to debates and speculations on the prospects and implications of its economic growth. Contributing to this debate, Loewenstein Fellow Vitaly Kozyrev and Lyle Goldstein, Director of China Maritime Studies Institute at the United States Naval War College, will present a joint lecture titled "Security Implications of China's Hunt for Energy." (4 p.m., Mon., Pruyne Lecture Hall, Fayerweather Hall. No admission charge.)

Known for its aesthetics and ritualized preparations, the Japanese tea ceremony has become a hallmark of Japanese culture. The Smith College Museum of Art presents "Fashioning Tradition: Japanese Tea Wares from the 16th and 17th Centuries." The exhibit promises a glimpse into the exquisite details of the tea ceremony, displaying ceremonial objects such as iron kettles, lacquer tea containers and works of calligraphy. (10 a.m., now through May 27, Smith College Museum of Art. No admission charge.)