Awesome Pitch Night - $1,000 Grants for Awesome Ideas at the Arlington Drafthouse. Applications Due 3/15 - Event April 26th
What would you do with $1,000?
If you have an idea or project that $1,000 can help jumpstart, please submit it at http://awesomenova.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2017 (FREE ADMISSION)
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Arlington Drafthouse Movies Restaurant/Bar Movie Theater - Arlington, VA
Movie theater with full service restaurant/bar and table side service. Upcoming movies below (click on link for specific show): |
Fences (Oscar Winner) (Rated PG-13) (139 min) Troy Maxson makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. Bitter over his missed opportunity, Troy creates further tension in his family when he squashes his son's chance to meet a college football recruiter.
Friday 3/10/2017 7:10 PM
Monday 3/13/2017 7:45 PM
Thursday 3/16/2017 7:45 PM
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Jackie (Oscar Nominated Film) (Rated R) (100 min) Jackie is a portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, then Jacqueline Kennedy. Jackie places us in her world during the days immediately following her husband's assassination. Known for her extraordinary dignity and poise, here we see a portrait of the First Lady as she fights to establish her husband's legacy and the world of "Camelot" that she created and loved so well.
Saturday 3/11/2017 7:00 PM
Tuesday 3/14/2017 7:45 PM
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Oscar Nominated Film) (Rated PG-13) (133 min) All looks lost for the Rebellion against the Empire as they learn of the existence of a new super weapon, the Death Star. Once a possible weakness in its construction is uncovered, the Rebel Alliance must set out on a desperate mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. The future of the entire galaxy now rests upon its success.
Thursday 3/2/2017 7:45 PM
Saturday 3/4/2017 3:15 PM
Sunday 3/5/2017 3:30 PM
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Manchester by the Sea (Oscar Nominated Film) (Rated R) (137 min) An uncle is obliged to return home to care for his nephew after his brother dies. Unknowing he is to be the guardian and struggles with the decision. Throughout the movie he recounts past memories that caused him to leave Manchester and distance himself from his past. Lee Chandler is a brooding, irritable loner who works as a handyman for a Boston apartment block. One damp winter day he gets a call summoning him to his hometown, north of the city. His brother's heart has given out suddenly, and he's been named guardian to his 16-year-old nephew. As if losing his only sibling and doubts about raising a teenager weren't enough, his return to the past re-opens an unspeakable tragedy.
Sunday 3/12/2017 7:00 PM
Wednesday 3/15/2017 7:45 PM
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Sing (Rated PG) (108 min) Set in a world like ours but entirely inhabited by animals, Buster Moon, a dapper koala, presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. Buster is an eternal-some, might even say delusional-optimist, who loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Now faced with the crumbling of his life's ambition, he has one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world's greatest singing competition.
Sunday 3/12/2017 12:30 PM
Monday 3/13/2017 4:30 PM
Wednesday 3/15/2017 4:30 PM
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Moana (Oscar Nominated Film) (Rated PG) (107 min) Moana Waialiki is a sea voyaging enthusiast and the only daughter of a chief in a long line of navigators. When her island's fishermen can't catch any fish and the crops fail, she learns that the demigod Maui caused the blight by stealing the heart of the goddess, Te Whiti. The only way to heal the island is to persuade Maui to return Te Whiti's heart, so Moana sets off on an epic journey across the Pacific. The film is based on stories from Polynesian mythology.
Saturday 3/11/2017 12:30 PM
Tuesday 3/14/2017 4:30 PM
Thursday 3/16/2017 4:30 PM
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LUNAFEST at the Arlington Drafthouse - March 8th
Postpartum Support Virginia Presents 16th Annual LUNAFEST Film Festival.
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David Bowie is - a Special Screening at the Arlington Drafthouse - March 23rd
The documentary film of the ground-breaking exhibition David Bowie is, created by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London in 2013, is being re-released in cinemas worldwide. Filmed on the closing night of the exhibition, this cinema re-release offers another opportunity to explore this international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie.
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the Father and the Bear at the Arlington Drafthouse - March 25th
Ticket price will include a Q&A with the Director/Writer/ Producer (John Putch) and cast members, immediately following the screening
Byron Temple, a retired character actor (Wil Love) with diagnosed dementia, longs to perform at his beloved summer theater one last time. Against his daughter's wishes (Dendrie Taylor), he accepts a role from the newly installed artistic director (David Deluise) who is unaware of Byron's condition.
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"Evil Cyborg Sea Monsters" a Live multimedia Nerd Comedy at the Arlington Drafthouse - March 26th
Join us for a special comedy show as comedian/ cartoonist Mike Capozzola presents "Evil Cyborg Sea Monsters!"
This is a multimedia comedy show about superheroes, action movies, sci-fi, monsters and secret agents.
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F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour at the Arlington Drafthouse - March 29th
The Fly Fishing Film Tour is brought to you by District Angling. Back and better than ever. Tons of amazing raffle prizes!!! Raffle tickets are included in ticket price.
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March Madness Finals at the Arlington Drafthouse - April 3rd
Join us at the Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse on Monday, April 3rd. The best place to actually watch and hear the game.
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NATIONAL EVENT DAY screening of the 80's movie 1984 starring John Hurt at the Arlington Drafthouse - April 4th
On April 4, 2017, over 90 art house movie theatres across the country in 80 cities and in 34 states, plus one location in Canada, will be participating collectively in a NATIONAL EVENT DAY screening of the 80's movie 1984 starring John Hurt, who sadly died last month.
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Mumford & Sons from South Africa Dust and Thunder - Special Screening at the Arlington Drafthouse - April 20th
Filmed live on tour with 50,000 ecstatic fans in Pretoria, South Africa, their spectacular performance was shot in Ultra HD and is presented in stunning surround sound. Set in the magnificent beauty of the Pretorian outback, Dust And Thunder documents the meeting of a British band in huge demand with a country extremely excited to welcome them.
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Cake Comedy Tour at Drafthouse Comedy in DC - April 25th
The CAKE Comedy Tour, featuring NYC-based comedians Carrie Gravenson, Abbi Crutchfield, and Kaytlin Bailey, and LA-based comedian Erin Judge, is teaming up with Kickstarter to pioneer a brand new way for indie tours to sell more tickets and reach more fans. These hilarious comics will use this innovative platform to bring their cutting-edge stand-up show -- along with lots of amazing extras -- to cities and venues all across the country. |
Awesome Pitch Night - $1,000 Grants for Awesome Ideas at the Arlington Drafthouse - April 26th
What would you do with $1,000?
If you have an idea or project that $1,000 can help jumpstart, please submit it at http://awesomenova.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2017 (FREE ADMISSION)
Learn more!
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SmartPhilm Festival at the Arlington Drafthouse - May 13th
The Stand Up For Pits Foundation is thrilled to be bringing Stand Up For Pits back to Arlington VA! The SUFP Foundation is dedicated to ending abuse, discrimination and saving the lives of pitbull "type" dogs. This "type" of dog based soley on appearance is the target of extreme abuse, bans and has been falsely vilified for over 3 decades. Stand Up For Pits events help us to educate, advocate and save lives. Pitbull type dogs are born inherently good and deserve to be protected, respected and treated with compassion and without prejudice like all life deserves.
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Stand Up For Pits at the Arlington Drafthouse - May 14th
The Stand Up For Pits Foundation is thrilled to be bringing Stand Up For Pits back to Arlington VA! The SUFP Foundation is dedicated to ending abuse, discrimination and saving the lives of pitbull "type" dogs. This "type" of dog based soley on appearance is the target of extreme abuse, bans and has been falsely vilified for over 3 decades. Stand Up For Pits events help us to educate, advocate and save lives. Pitbull type dogs are born inherently good and deserve to be protected, respected and treated with compassion and without prejudice like all life deserves. - See more at: http://arlingtondrafthouse.com/drafthouse/event.aspx?eid=1695#sthash.X0EDPK3i.dpuf
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Drafthouse Comedy Improv LEVEL 3 - Individual Feedback at Drafthouse Comedy in DC
Everyone has their own challenges. We'll discover and help you to overcome your personal improv issues and habits. You'll get unique, instant and direct feedback to help you learn the specific skills you need to work on. The fun is that each time you're given a new challenge, you'll feel yourself rising to the task more quickly and easily than before and experience. You'll feel yourself growing in the moment. The goal, after completing LEVEL 3, is that students will discuss forming their own improv troupes.
This course will run for 8 weeks including a student showcase.
Permission of instructor is required.
Class Size: 12 peopleFor more information, contact: [email protected]
Next Class: March, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3
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Drafthouse Comedy Level 1 Sketch Writing and Live Audience Performance at Drafthouse Comedy in DC
Sketch Comedy has been the cornerstone for comedy creativity for many years, including Late Night talk shows, SNL, Monty Python, MadTV, and more. Join us for our Level 1 Sketch Writing course with veteran Stephen Hale. Students will get stage time to perform their material in front of a live audience at Drafthouse Comedy in DC and/or the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse. Additionally, willing students can form in house troops and perform along national headliners as they continue to develop their skills. Time to get your creative comic juices flowing.
This course in an introduction to sketch comedy, writing short comedic scenes, rehearsing and working towards building a show that the students will perform in. Each week students will explore different sketch formats and be asked, each week, to bring in a new sketch based on a specific format. The goal of Drafthouse Comedy Level 1 Sketch Writing is to push students to not be afraid to fail in their writing, make big choices and take risks. Finding your own voice through the guidance and support of your teacher is what we strive to have you achieve. The course will run for 8 total weeks. 5 weeks of writing, discussing and collaborating on new material. 2 weeks of rehearsing and exploring chosen sketches for the show and the final show, which will be held on the last day (8th week) of class. No prior sketch writing experience is necessary - the only requirement for this class is a desire to write, perform and learn. Students should be prepared to work outside of class, writing new sketches, for the first 5 weeks of class. Class Size: Max of 10 Students. Mondays 7pm - 930pm (April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd)
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Amazing rental value for Downtown DC and Arlington VA. Great for parties, corporate events, presentations, classes, and shows!
Downtown DC Location:Rent one of the newest and unique venues in Downtown DC for your next event. Our rental pricing is straight foward. ONLY $200 per hour with a 3 hour mininum. Amazing value for high end space in Downtown DC. Friday and Saturday evenings are excluded.
Arlington Location:The Drafthouse is a unique venue that is perfect for unique events - Movie Festivals, Screenings, Auctions, Rehearsal Hall Shows, Live Theater, Concerts, Benefits, Speaking Engagements, Wine Tastings, Seminars, etc. Friday and Saturday evenings are excluded.
Please contact us directly for more information on booking your event.
Tim Clark: [email protected] Pete Fejeran: [email protected]
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