The Mint Museum of Art will host a "Surrealist Sundays" film series at its uptown location at 500 S. Tryon St. Films begin at 2 p.m. and are free with museum admission; lectures or workshops follow.

The series kicks off Feb. 12 with the shorts "Destino" and "Un Chien Andalou," the latter considered the first film made within the Surrealist movement. Jonathan Stuhlman, curator of American art, lectures on "Surrealism and Beyond."

Other programs: March 11 - Jean Cocteau's "Le Sang D'Un Poéte" and a talk, "The Surrealist Poet" by Marylaura Papalas, assistant professor of foreign languages and literature at East Carolina University.

April 22 - "Orpheus," also by Cocteau, and an experimental writing workshop, "Surrealism and Beyond." UNC Charlotte professor Aimee Parkison will teach it from 2 to 5 p.m.; it costs $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Participants must register ahead (704-337-2107 or programs@mintmuseum.org) and will transform memories, experiences and creative imaginings into personal stories.

May 13 - "Wild Grass," followed by a lecture on "Surrealism in Contemporary Cinema" by ... yours truly.

'Legalize Gay' screens locally

The documentary 'Legalize Gay' follows a new generation of activists, gay and straight, as they campaign - often in parts of the country hostile to gay and lesbian rights - for LGBT equality in marriage, nondiscrimination in sports and at work, same-sex sex education, standing up to bullying and inclusive college campuses.

It will show Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Petra's Piano Bar, 1919 Commonwealth Ave., after a 7 p.m. reception. Then it will screen Feb. 11 at 2:30 p.m. at LGBT Community Center of Charlotte, 820 Hamilton St., after a 2 p.m. reception. Both screenings are free and presented by Gay Charlotte Film Festival and Campus Pride.

'Aphasia' screens in NYC

The short film "Aphasia," starring Carl McIntyre and written and directed by Jim Gloster, will get its New York City premiere Feb. 11-13 at the ReelAbilities Film Festival. McIntyre will speak and participate in an educational talkback with the production team, cast and experts from the stroke and aphasia community after each of the screening.

Gloster captured the story of his friend, an actor who suffered a massive stroke in 2005 at age 44. McIntyre now has aphasia, a communication disorder that impairs a person's ability to process language but does not affect intelligence.

Southern-fried dinner theater

Lincoln Theatre Guild will sponsor nights of Southern food, comedy and music Feb. 9-11 and 16-18 at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Cultural Center, 403 E. Main St., Lincolnton.

The event features "Y'all," a comedy in one act by Elizabeth Scales Rheinfrank, plus local musicians and a full meal. Tickets are $25, or $45 for two on the night of Feb. 11. Details: www.lincolntheatreguild.com.