Posted by Spring training is in air and opening day is almost upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to head over to the Skirball Cultural Center.
Wait… what?
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Let me explain.
Coming this April the Skirball Cultural Center is highlighting their newest exhibition by kicking off a summer-long movie series with America’s pastime on center stage. It’s called Take Me Out to the Movies and here’s how it works:
Four family friendly classic baseball films screened over the course of 5 months, starting with The Sandlot on April 8 and concluding with a A League of Their Own on September 16.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QDq-e1GbjE
Before each screening guests will enjoy DJ’d music, ballpark themed snacks like cracker jacks and hot dogs, plus full access to the Skirball galleries to explore Chasing Dreams, a celebration of baseball that highlights the role of the game’s biggest cultural influencers through a showcase of over 130 artifacts, original films, and interactive experiences.
Visitors can also check out the The Unauthorized History of Baseball in 100-Odd Paintings: The Art of Ben Sakoguchi.
Both baseball-themed exhibitions open on April 7.
Tickets for Take Me Out to the Movies start at $10 for GA, $8 for Skirball members and $6 for full-time students and children 2–12.
For the night of each event the museum will re-open for entry at 6:30pm, and then screenings will start between 8:30pm to 9:00pm (time will be dependent on sunset)
Opening night on April 8 will include a host of festive activities to keep folks entertained including oversized games, music, a photo booth, plus cocktails and light fare available for purchase.
Here’s the full schedule of dates for the summer:
UPDATE: Some discount tickets were released for A League of Their Own screening on Sept. 16 via our friends at Goldstar (affiliate). Be sure to shop and compare before purchase!
Friday, April 8 | The Sandlot
Friday, May 20 | Field of Dreams
Friday, June 10 | 42
Friday, September 16 | A League of Their Own
Skirball Cultural Center is located at 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049.
Check out skirball.org for more info on planning your visit.
Enjoy!
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