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Mariners' Wharf Film Festival

 

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E N J O Y  C L A S S I C
M O V I E S  O N  THE  LAWN

Re-live the drive-in movie experience--sans the car--with Elizabeth City’s beautiful waterfront at Mariners’ Wharf Park as the backdrop. Classic American films are shown on a large screen on eight consecutive Tuesdays at 8:30 PM (or dusk, whichever is earliest) during the Months of June and July.

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All movies are FREE for community members and visitors. 

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Enjoy authentic movie theater popcorn and concessions from locally-owned RCE Theaters

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Gather on the lawn anytime
during the evening

Movie Screening begins at 8:30 pm

(or at dusk, whichever is sooner)

Note: Weather in the form of wind and/or ran may affect the movie screenings. ECDI and RCE Theaters may make last minute move changes/substitutions if deemed necessary.

All movies are shown on the lawn at Mariners' Wharf Park on the beautiful waterfront of Downtown Elizabeth City.

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200 S. Water Street

Elizabeth City, NC.

S C R E E N I N G  S C H E D U L E 
A T  A  GLANCE

J U N E​​

4

June 4, 2024

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes*, 2023

Documentary; Not Rated

Run Time: 120 minutes (2 hours)

J U N E​​

11

June 11, 2024
Woman in Gold, 2015

Biography, Drama, History; Rating: PG-13

Run Time: 109 minutes (1 hour, 49 minutes)

J U N E​​

18

June 18, 2024

The Odd Life of Timothy Green, 2012

Comedy, Drama, Family; Rating: PG

Run Time: 105 Minutes (1 hour 45 minutes)

JUNE​​

25

June 25, 2024

A Most Beautiful Thing, 2020

Documentary, Sport; Rating: PG

Run Time: 95 minutes (1 hour, 35 minutes)  

J U L Y​​

2

J U L Y​​

9

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16

July 9, 2024

Yesterday, 2019

Comedy, Fantasy, Music; Rating: PG-13

Run Time: 116 minutes (1 hour, 56 minutes)

July 16, 2024

The Electric Life of Louis Wain, 2021

Biography, Drama, History; Rating: PG-13

Run Time: 111 minutes (1 hour, 51 minutes)

J U L Y​​

23

July 23, 2024 

Hidden Figures, 2016

Biography, Drama, History; Rating: PG

Run Time: 127 minutes (2 hours, 7 minutes)

J U L Y​​

30

July 30, 2024 

Special Event hosted by Museum of the Albemarle

Vintage surfing experiences, live music with Lucky 757, and screening of "The Endless Summer" in celebration of the opening of the surfing exhibit at Museum of the Albemarle (July 13) and the 60th anniversary of the release of the movie.

6-8:00 pm -- Live music by Lucky 757 The Endless Summer, 1966 8:30 pm, or Dusk

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6-8 PM -- Live Music with Lucky 757

8:30 pm -- The Endless Summer, 1966

Documentary, Sport; Rating: NR

Run Time: 95 minutes (1 hour, 35 minutes)
*in case of rain, this day's activities will be held at the Museum of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City Parks & Recreation Kids Flix Movies at Mariners' Wharf Park. Bring your own chair/blanket; free popcorn, drink for everyone. 

June 21, 8:00 pm -- Migration

July 19, 8:00 pm -- Kung Fu Panda 4

August 16, 8:00 pm -- Wonka

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**In the event of inclement weather, Kidz Flix movies will be held inside at the EC-PC Senior Center**

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© 2024 by Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc.

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