A last reading at Books by the Way

Books by the Way, which will soon close, will hold its last author event at 3 p.m. Sunday at Café Luna, when Seattle author Katherine Malmo will read from her new book, “Who in This Room: The Realities of Cancer, Fish, and Demolition.”

The true story is about Malmo’s life after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and given a 10 percent chance of living five years. But her story isn’t about illness, according to Jenni Wilke, owner of Books by the Way, who said she couldn’t put it down. The book is about the joy of fly fishing, birthday parties, best friends and breast implants — told with grit and humor. Malmo is now a five-year survivor and proud mother of an adopted daughter.

For information, visit www.whointhisroom.com.

Calling all kids for auditions

Drama Dock’s Youth Theater Initiative is holding auditions for “All Night Strut: A Jumpn’ Jivn’ Jam,” from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in McMurray’s multipurpose room. The show, to be presented in late January, is a revue of tunes from the 1930s and 40s. There are roles for singers, dancers and actors, and even a part for a mime. Singers age 11 to 18 should prepare part of a song to sing. Dancers will learn and perform a basic dance step. For information or to set up a different time to audition, call Marita Ericksen at 463-0995.

A film with a powerful message

A prize-winning new documentary, “A Lot Like You,” will screen at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Vashon Theatre. The film is directed by Eliaichi Kimaro, a first-generation American with a Tanzanian father and Korean mother who traveled to Tanzania in 2004 to make a film about her father. Instead, she ended up telling the stories of female members of her father’s family in Tanzania and the culture of violence and abuse that often pervades their relationships with men.

A number of Islanders were involved in the film. Pete Droge produced the film and composed music for it, and Elaine Summers was the film’s executive music producer. Eric Frith served as producer, editor and co-writer, and Jeff Hoyt was a voice coach on the film. Terri Bassett provided graphics and animation. The screening is a benefit for the DoVE Project, an organization that helps survivors of domestic violence. Tickets are $10.