Summer cinema: Drive Ins boom in Richmond + art films to screen at home

This summer there is a boom in Drive In movie theaters in the Richmond area in creative new and some familiar re-thought out spaces that present new entertainment opportunities in the comfort of your car. Check out these venues as well as the opportunity to stream artsy and foreign films from new and historical cinemas. Visit websites or call to verify FREE/discounted admission. Be sure to check websites to confirm times and ticket availability. Enjoy!

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•Goochland Drive-in Theater – summer specials are old fashioned family-friendly, fun entertainment!

•Ashland Theatre presents: Ashland Theatre After Dark

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is the feature film at the Ashland Theatre Drive In this week.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡?  Friday, September 11, 2020 at 7:30 pm

WHERE? The grassy lot behind Ashland Theatre along Robinson Street.

WHAT’S PLAYING? Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘? The grassy lot behind Ashland Theatre along Robinson Street.
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦? Tickets are $20 per car, up to 7 people per car load.

While the Theatre’s usual film and music programming has been suspended during the COVID-19 shutdown, they are running a new Ashland summer tradition: a drive-in movie experience. Info about amenities, concessions, and more details can be found at this link on our website: https://ashlandtheatre.org/ashland-theatre-after-dark

⭐️Movies in the Outfield at the Diamond, 3001 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23230

•Movies in the Outfield at the Diamond, 3001 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23230The Flying Squirrels will begin hosting Movies in the Outfield, a socially distanced movie-going experience on the field at The Diamond, every Thursday & Saturday night. To promote social distancing, seating will be located on the field in either 10’x10’ spaces for up to four people or 10’x20’ spaces for up to eight people. A limited number of spaces are available for each event. Admission is $8 per person (children 3 and younger are admitted free). Tickets 🎟 https://atmilb.com/38WIpCg. Pre-order food 🌭 https://bit.ly/2Zuc42o

⭐️ Sept. 18, 2020 – The Lion King at Innsbrook

Sept. 18, 2020 – The Lion King at Innsbrook – NEW DATE, LOWERED PRICE, SAME GREAT MOVIE! Septemer 18, $25 plus fun snacks included (while supplies last). https://innsbrook.com/event/innsbrook-drive-in-the-lion-king-2019/

⭐️Oct. 2, 2020 At the City Stadium

Oct. 2 – Carpool Cinema at City Stadium featuring the family-friendly movie, How to Train Your Dragon.
Enjoy the film – projected on a 40-ft jumbo screen – from the comfort of your own car!
Tickets cost $25 per vehicle (max 6 people per vehcile) and must be pre-purchased. Concessions will be available to purchase. This event supports MENTOR Virginia’s work of fostering quality mentoring relationships that empower, elevate, and encourage young people. TICKETS

Want to see more than just these events? You can view any date on our Richmond events calendar. And don’t forget to check our current restaurant deals category, as well as the list of the Top FREE Things to Do in Richmond for more good ideas.

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Cinemas offering virtual pay per view streaming screenings in your living room:

•Bowtie Movieland – artsy films you can screen at home.

•Byrd Theatre art movies you can screen from home.

See brand new movies and classic favorites at Bowtie Cinema, (1331 N Blvd., Richmond, Virginia 23230) for $5 at Movieland Blvd Sq #RVA this weekend!

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Want to see more than just these events? You can view any date on our Richmond events calendar. And don’t forget to check our current restaurant deals category, as well as the list of the Top FREE Things to Do in Richmond for more good ideas.

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