“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if anyone knows about open movie theaters in the DC area?
I saw the post a few weeks ago about the boards coming down outside of Atlantic Plumbing (yay!) but they seem to still be closed. I’m recently vaccinated and hoping to be able to return to a theater soon so any info you or others may know would be greatly appreciated!”
807 V Street, NW. Photo by Eric Dekker
Thanks to Eric for sending last week: “Atlantic Plumbing Landmark Theater: cleaning windows, boards down – opening up?”
Ed. Note: On March 19th we noted the boards came down at E Street Cinema too. STAY TUNED.
11th and E Street, NW photo by Eric P
Thanks to Eric for the hopeful update on E Street Cinema: “Boards are down! Still closed though.” (more…)
rendering courtesy metrobar, coming to 640 Rhode Island Avenue, NE
Here’s a helluva liquor license application for metrobar: “A new class C Tavern inspired by spotlighting the District’s culture in the arts, featuring exhibits, music, movies and community fundraisers. Seating Capacity of 399, Total Occupancy Load of 499 and a Summer Garden with 350 Seats. The License will include an Entertainment Endorsement on both the inside and outside of the premises.”
From a press release:
“Located conveniently off the Rhode Island Ave NE Metro station and alongside the Metropolitan Branch Trail, metrobar is an 11,000 sq ft, mixed-use outdoor space, home to the District’s first refurbished 5000-series Metro train car turned bar. The venue will feature intimate and life-sized art installations, from the railcar itself to the tables, murals, stage, screens, and other programmable segments. (more…)
Thanks to Frank for sending:
“The AMC Theaters website now says “AMC Mazza Gallerie 7 Has Permanently Closed. We hope to see you at our next nearest location: AMC Courthouse Plaza 8.” I went to Mazza Gallerie just before 6 PM yesterday, and I noted that the three remaining shops in the interior (more…)
Photo by Margaret Knudsen
Margaret shared with us the other day: “RIP Potomac Yard Movie Theater” and it got me thinking about movies. So harking back to our ‘Friday* Question of the Day’ series from the before times – I’m just curious – what was the last movie you saw in an actual theater? The last one I saw was 1917 at the Uptown (RIP).
*I realize it’s Wednesday but we can all admit that everyday is the same day these days.
From the Mayor’s office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) launched the application for the $29.5 million Entertainment Bridge Fund, which will provide grants ranging between $10,000-$250,000 for entertainment venues grappling with the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Entertainment Bridge Fund is part of The Bridge Fund, a $100 million initiative aimed at providing financial relief to the hotel, restaurant, retail, and entertainment sectors. (more…)
Screenshot from Trailer (below)
Thanks to Kevin for sending:
“I live near the Coupe so spoke to one of the crew guys that were there back when they were filming a couple of months back. He mentioned the movie would be called The Christmas Lottery and I found this trailer searching for it today, thought I’d share: (more…)
100 V Street, SW courtesy Capitol Riverfront BID
From the Capitol Riverfront BID:
“Grab your popcorn! The Capitol Riverfront BID will host a special drive-in movie theater experience, set to launch Sept 25 and run until October 30 at the Akridge Lot in Buzzard Point. Located at 100 V Street SW, the Capitol Riverfront Drive-in will transform the Buzzard Point parking lot into an outdoor cinema with six showings of hit movies. Beginning today, Washingtonians can visit riverfrontdrivein.eventbrite.com to register for select date(s) – space is limited to 75 cars per movie, so guests are encouraged to register early.
“We recognize the challenges the District has faced over the last few months, and we wanted to create an experience where residents and visitors alike could gather for an entertaining activity while still maintaining a safe distance,” said Michael Stevens Capitol Riverfront BID president. “The Drive-in is one small way we’re supporting the communities we serve.”
The family-friendly contact-free experience will launch with Selma, a film honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis and the Voting Rights marches, a historic movement that still resonates with the Black Lives Matter movement today. (more…)
