Special Events in the U.S. West outside of the L.A. Metro area

This events guide features all the information we have on events in the U.S. West outside of the L.A. Metro area. The guide covers theatres featured on this website so you may wish to check local listings for any additional theatre tours available in the U.S. West outside of the L.A. Metro area. Enjoy your event!

Avalon Theatre, Catalina Island

California (outside Los Angeles and San Francisco)

35th Annual Avalon Silent Film Showcase

14th May 2022, 12:30pm

This event has passed and is shown for archival purposes only.

Recognized as one of the world’s longest running annual celebrations of Silent Film, the main event of our 35th annual showcase is held in the historic Avalon Casino Theatre, William Wrigley Jr.’s 1929 Art Deco Movie Palace. Attendees will be treated to an authentic 1920s cinematic experience with the screening of comedy short “The Campus Carmen” with live accompaniment by Michael Mortilla followed by the 100th anniversary screening of the 1922 film, “Blood and Sand” starring Rudolph Valentino and Lila Lee with live musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla & The Accompanists.

Period dress is highly encouraged but not required. Beer and wine will be available for purchase from the concession stand in the theatre.

Tickets are $25 for Museum Members, $28 for Non-Members and $5 for Children (ages 3-15). Purchase your tickets prior to May 1st and save $5 on each member and non-member ticket.

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