Whether you’re looking to escape the Memphis heat on a summer afternoon or to enjoy one of the few drive in theatres left in the country, a movie is the perfect way to pass the time. For a movie experience that’s outside of the box (office) check out this list.
THE SUMMER DRIVE-IN/TIME WARP SERIES
Memphis has one of the only drive-in movie theatres in the country, located on Summer Avenue. The Summer Drive-In offers double features nightly. Catch the next summer blockbuster or check out the Time Warp Series, hosted by Malco Theaters, Black Lodge video, and Guerilla Monster Films. At about $22 a carload, you can enjoy a whole night of movies. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
Mosh Central/The Pink Palace
At the Pink Palace’s enormous Giant Screen Theater, you can feel as if you’re truly flying airplanes in the early 20th century, walking side by side with dinosaurs, or floating through space. Check here for a list of shows and times.
The Orpheum
Experience the beauty and charm of the Orpheum without the price of a ticket for a Broadway show. The Orpheum now hosts a year-round movie series that offers a range of modern films to beloved classics.
Indie Memphis
Indie Memphis is a non-profit organization that seeks to enrich, inspire, and connect Memphis through the development of independent film. For nearly two decades, Indie Memphis has held the Indie Memphis Film Festival to celebrate the cultivation of independent features, documentaries, and short films for filmmakers, musicians, artists, and audiences from all over the country. They are also hosting a weekly film series every Wednesday starting in February. You can see all their upcoming events here.
Film Screenings at Crosstown Arts
Crosstown Arts is a contemporary arts organization dedicated to further cultivating the creative community in Memphis. They provide resources and create opportunities and experiences to inspire, support, and connect a diverse range of creative people, projects, and audiences. Go here for their schedule of events and film screenings.
