-- Brainstorm (1983): Sci-fi flick was Natalie Wood's last movie -- before she drowned off the coast of Catalina, a death still reeking of mystery -- screens tonight at 9:10 p.m. at the Castro Theatre, Castro & Market Streets.

-- Mindy Smith: Described as a bit of folk, country, Americana, bluegrass, pop, rock, and even alternative, this Long Island songstress performs at 8 p.m. at the Independent, 628 Divisadero; $16.