It's A Wonderful Life December 24 & 25 The Byrd Tradition continues With Three Showings Of The Christmas Classic: It's A Wonderful Life December 24th at 7:15pm Only December 25th at 7:15 & 9:45pm All Three Shows Feature Bob Gulledge and the Byrd Christmas Sing-A-Long All Three Shows Are Still $1.99 We do not sell advance tickets to these screenings, tickets will go on sale 1/2 hour before showtime as usual The Return of the Midnight Movies at the Byrd! Midnights return to the Byrd presented by: Chop Suey Books & Video Fan Saturday, December 17th Point Break Advance Tickets available only at: Chop Suey Books-2913 W. Cary Street Video Fan-403 Strawberry Street Singularium December 3rd, 2:00pm Presented By Metimo Pictures In Association With Edit/Undo Productions Admission: $2.00 Radio One Family Comedy Tour Friday, November 18th 7:00pm Hosted By Marcus D. Wiley Featuring Griff Veda Howard Chinnitta Morris This is a show you can bring your Grandma to! Tickets $20 General Admission $25 Gold Circle Seating Purchase Tickets Online at link below NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD An Evening With Dick Gregory Friday, November 11th at 7:30pm Tickets: General Admission: $45 Military/Student (with ID) $35 VIP Seating & Reception $100 Tickets Available at: Plan 9 in Carytown 804 353-9996 and Urban League of Greater Richmond Office 804 230-8791 Or Online at: www.freedommarketingevents.com and www.tanyafree.com NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD Thursday, November 10th 10:00pm 10:00pm Red Bull Prsents: The Art Of Flight One Lucky Attendee will win The Art Of Flight Collector's Edition Photo Book by Asymbol FREE to the public Gospel Without Borders Sunday, November 6th, 1:30pm The Virginia Interfaith Center For Public Policy Presents: Gospel WIthout Borders 1:30pm Free To Public Film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring: Producer Robert Parham Dr. Jim Somerville Claire Gastanaga Rabbi Ben Romer RVA Zombie Film Festival Saturday, October 29th Dawn Of The Dead (remake) 11am Army Of Darkness 1:00pm 28 Days Later 3:00pm Shaun Of The Dead 5:00pm Evil Dead 2 Midnight $5 per movie or $20 all day pass Proceeds Benefit The Byrd Theatre Foundation Advance Tickets Available Only at link below: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Sunday, October 23, 1:30pm A Benefit For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $6 in advance $8 at the door Everyone in attendance will have a chance to win one of 5 Golden Ticket prizes! Advance Tickets available at these Carytown Merchants: Play N' Trade For The Love Of Chocolate Indigo Avenue Clothes LeenaLu All Fired Up Reel Food For Richmond Saturday, October 22, 9am-6pm Slow Food RVA's Film Feast Kid/Family Session 9:15am-Noon Bill Nye's Food Web A Crack In The Pavement What's On Your Plate? Features Session 12:30-5:45pm Ingredients Famageddon Queen Of The Sun Truck Farm Phantom of the Opera Friday, October 21, 7:30pm The Original 1925 silent classic featuring Ray Brubacher featured organist of the Kennedy Center at the console of the Mighty Wurlitzer Admission: $10 Advance tickets available only at Plan 9 YES, THEY HAVE MORE! all proceeds benefit preservation of the Byrd Theatre organ From Place To Place Saturday, October 8 2pm A Community Forum: Make A Difference For Youth From Place To Place A documentary that tells the story of Raif, Mandy and Micah, who grew up in foster care as they face life aging out of the system with little support Producer Matt Anderson will guide a follow-up forum led by local youth talking about their own experiences FREE and open to the public Sponsored by The Freddie Mac Foundation A Night With The Mighty Wurlitzer October 7, 2011 8:00pm Featuring Grammy-nominated organist Cameron Carpenter TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Click here Or go to Plan 9 in Carytown Tickets: General Admission $35 VIP Seating: $75 A virtuoso composer-performer, Cameron is smashing organ stereotypes while generating acclaim. All event proceeds benefit the Byrd Theatre Foundation in its mission to restore and preserve the Byrd Theatre Click HERE to go to our fundraising page for sponsorship information Click below for information and tickets. "Hi There Horror Movie Fans!" Saturday, September 24th 1:30pm The Bowman Body A Documentary from Horse Archer Productions Admission: $10 $1 of every ticket goes to The American Heart Foundation Yes! Bill Bowman will make an appearance! Fargo 2 Saturday, September 17, 2:00pm Mit Hamine's Fargo 2 Admission $2 The Quest Wednesday, September 14th, 7:15pm Acclaimed documentary about one man's dream of bringing the first Corvette to win the 24 hours of LeMans Endurance Race in 1960 back 50 years later- restored to celebrate the victory. Proceeds will benefit the Chip Miller Foundation dedicated to finding a cure for Amyloidosis, A rare and fatal disease Click link below to purchase advance tickets The Power Of Two September 13th 6:00pm Richmond Area Premiere A Film By Marc Smolowitz Presented By United Network For Organ Sharing The Story of Ana and Isa's Transplant Journey Free and open to the public You Should Meet My Son Sunday, September 11, 1:30pm Presented by VCU Queer Action Admission: $2 Stripes Midnight Movie Saturday, September 10th Hosted by VCU Police Admission $6 Proceeds Benefit Virginia Special Olympics Contact Cpl. Jody Atkins 804 828-8696 or Jennifer Brown 804 828-1210 for advance tickets 48Hour Film Festival "Best Of" Screening 4:00pm Watch A Selection Of The Best from this year's 48Hour Film Festival All awards will be announced! Tickets: $8 Byrd Contemporary Classics Saturday, August 6th, 1:30pm The sixth in our series of Contemporary Classic films: The Princess Bride 1:30pm Admission: $8 Proceeds Benefit The Byrd Theatre Foundation 48hour Film Festival Saturday & Sunday July 30th & 31st Screenings at 1 & 4pm Both Days Tickets: $8 per screening $12 for an all-screening pass Mad City Chickens Sunday, July 17th 2:00pm Presented by ChiknEGG Productions A sometimes serious, sometimes whimsical look at people who keep urban chickens in their backyards. From chicken experts and authors to an inexperienced family that decides to take the poultry plunge-and even a mad professor and giant hen taking to the streets-it's a humorous and heartfelt trip through the world of backyard chickendom. Byrd Contemporary Classics Saturday, July 2nd 1:30pm The Byrd Theatre Foundation Presents The fifth in our series of "Contemporary Classic" Films: When Harry Met Sally... 1:30pm Admission: $8 Proceeds benefit The Byrd Theatre Foundation Plan on joining us for the whole series! A new film every month! See your favorites on the big screen and help preserve the Byrd I Told You I Was Coming! Friday, June 24th 8:00pm Presented by ELda Boss A Tribute To Bernie Mac Featuring: DJ Flava of Power 92.1 Yolanda Williams Pamela Hyndman Alex Scott Antoine Scott Bossy Makia Downing Tickets: $10 in advance $15 at door Tickets Available at: True Dreams Hair Salon 804 864-9029 Dana for Hair Salon- 804 321-5040 Luv My Hair Salon- 804 649-8922 Fat's International Hair Salon- 804 232-1030 Mass Flow Beauty Salon- 804 909-1465 Monique's Hair Care Plaza Salon- 804 560-2034 Johnson's Bail Bonding 804 320-0449 For Information call 804 616-1426 DO NOT CALL OR EMAIL THE BYRD WE ARE NOT HANDLING ANY OF THE TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT Byrd Contemporary Classics Saturday, June 4th 1:30pm The Byrd Theatre The fouth in our Ferris Bueller's 1:30pm Admission: $8 Proceeds benefit Foundation Presents series of "Contemporary Classic" Films: Day Off The Byrd Theatre Foundation Plan on joining us for the whole series! A new film every month! See your favorites on the big screen and help preserve the Byrd "Church Mess" The Play Friday, June 3rd 8:00pm Presented by C3 Entertainment America's #1 Live Urban Gospel Stage Play with Leofric Thomas Chad Cooper Alicia Robinson Cooper TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT LINK BELOW OR BY CALLING 1 888 977-2282 DO NOT CALL OR EMAIL THE BYRD THEATRE WE ARE NOT HANDLING ANY OF THE TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT Area 10 presents Casablanca Sunday May 22nd 1pm Tickets: $5 All Proceeds benefit The Area 10 Global Haiti Medical Trip Do Something Reel Film Festival Sunday, May 15th Presented by Whole Foods Market Lunch Line 1:30pm On Coal River 2:45pm Vanishing Of The Bees 4:15pm PlanEAT 6:00pm Urban Roots 7:45pm Bag It 9:45pm Tickets: $6.00 per film $20.00 Festival Pass NO TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD BEFORE 1pm May 15th Welcome Back to Jurassic Park Saturday, May 14th 1:30pm Jurassic Park 1:30pm $7 CASH at door Proceeds Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Richmond Filmroast Presents Bruce Lee Fights Back From The Grave Midnight, Friday, May 13th Improv Comedy In The Spirit Of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 We Provide The Commentary You Provide The Laugh Track Tickets: $5 All Proceeds Donated to The Byrd Theatre Foundation Byrd Contemporary Classics Saturday, May 7th 1:30pm The Byrd Theatre Foundation Presents The third in our series of "Contemporary Classic" Films: Better Off Dead 1:30pm Admission: $8 Proceeds benefit The Byrd Theatre Foundation Plan on joining us for the whole series! A new film every month! See your favorites on the big screen and help preserve the Byrd Vision20 Night Tuesday May 3rd 5:30-8:30pm Presented By Richmond Connects The Launch Of The Richmond Strategic Multimodal Transportation Plan 20 Slides 20 seconds each 20 visions of transportation in Richmond Want to present your vision? Contact pkempf@mbakercorp.com Share your vision, but make it quick. Love Isn't Abuse Saturday, April 30th 12-2pm Presented by Unique Perceptions Services A Teen Domestic Violence Abuse Prevention & Education Expo Come join us for an energizing afternoon of education and community resources focused on getting the word out to our teens on the subject of teen violence Strike Up The Band! Friday, April 29th 7:00pm Let the Drums Roll Out! Let The Trumpet Call! Strike Up The Band! come see and hear the Thomas Jefferson High School Cadet Corps Alumni Band & Friends Including special guest Jody Weaver at the Mighty Wurlitzer Tickets: $5 All Proceeds Benefit The Byrd Theatre Foundation Gorehound Features Presents Maniac Saturday, April 16th Midnight Gorehound Features Presents Maniac Tickets: $10 9500 Liberty Saturday, April 16th NOON A Documentary Film by Annabel Park & Eric Byler Sponsored by: Richmond Teachers for Social Justice Richmond Peace Education Center ACLU of Richmond Colabarando Juntos Wayside Center for Peace Education VA Center for theTeaching of International Studies VCU Masters of Social Work Student Association NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT BYRD TILL 11:30am SATURDAY 18th Annual James River Film Festival Byrd Screenings at 1pm & 4pm Sunday, April 10th Chaplin's Modern Times 1pm Gary Lucas Meets Dracula 4pm The Red Carpet Fashion Film Premiere Friday, April 8th 9:30pm Presented by Saks Fifth Avenue Part of the Third Annual RVA Fashion Week See and vote on the top 10 finalists from the "What Is Fashion?" video contest. Be the first to see the winners get their prizes! Tickets $10 NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT BYRD TILL 9pm APRIL 8th The Other City Sunday, April 3rd 1:45pm Presnted By: VCU School of Social Work SSWAN Fan Free Clinic FREE (with registration) register here Or call 804 358-6343, Ext 121 Byrd Contemporary Classics Saturday, April 2nd, 1:30pm The Byrd Theatre Foundation Presents The second in our series of "Contemporary Classic" Films: Dirty Dancing 1:30pm Admission: $8 Proceeds benefit The Byrd Theatre Foundation Plan on joining us for the whole series! A new film every month! See your favorites on the big screen and help preserve the Byrd FREE MOVIE!! Friday,April 1st 6:30pm Presented By Y ST. Scott Pilgrim Vs The World In support of : Off The Screen and The National Day Of Action The 19th Annual French Film Festival March 24-27, 2011 Passes Are On Sale NOW! Full Schedules Are At Byrd And Online Now! Having a Festival Pass is the only way to make certain you miss nothing! Go to website below or call 804 827-FILM Chicks & Cameras Independent Film Fest Sunday, March 20th 1:30pm Showcasing Cinematic Projects by Women Filmakers Tickets: $5 For information contact Glynis M. Boyd at 804 218-5892 or mszneale@hotmail.com Save My Byrd Tail Fundraiser Friday March 18th, 6:00pm A Phoenix Rising Variety Show & Fine Featherd Friends Networking Event Featuring: Bob Gulledge at the Mighty Wurlitzer Carol Covell & Stan Smith ComedySportz Lil' Ronnie Owen & Terry Garland Roger Carroll Admission: $25 Proceeds go to the Byrd Theatre Foundation Seat Replacement Campaign Running The Sahara Sunday, March 13th, 2:00pm presented by Global Citizens Corps at Maggie L. Walker Governor's School Witness the account of three ultra-marathoners who battled injury, fatigue and grueling temperatures on their 111-day, 4,300-mile journey across the world's largest desert in this documentary produced and narrated by Academy Award winner Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award winner James Moll Tickets: $7 in advance $10 at door proceeds go to Water Aid for Mali NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD email jspencer@gsgis.k12.va.us for more infoirmation Blank Street Premiere March 6th, 2:00pm A Richmond Premiere Documentary about economic struggles in Virginia, the people experiencing them, and ideas about becoming involved in your community Admission: FREE Byrd Contemporary Classics Saturday, March 5th 1:30pm The Byrd Theatre Foundation Presents The first in a series of "Contemporary Classic" Films Back To The Future 1:30pm Admission: $8 Proceeds benefit The Byrd Theatre Foundation Plan on joining us for the whole series! A new film every month! See your favorites on the big screen and help preserve the Byrd Race To Nowhere Sunday, February 27th 2:00pm Presented by: The Parents Council of Commonwealth Parenting Tickets: $10 in advance here Or $15 at door For information, click link below or call 804-545-1272 NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL 1:30pm DAY OF SHOW Virginia Indie Film Festival February 26th & 27th presented by The Virginia Film Office A two day festival featuring independent features, short films and documentaries from Virginia Filmmakers Q & A with Filmmakers Audience Choice Award Saturday February 26th 1-4pm 3 Documentaries 4-6pm 6 Shorts Sunday, February 27th 4:30-8:30pm 3 Features Admission: Each segment $7 2 Day Festival Pass $14 Students (With ID) any session $2 Filmroasters present Masters of the Universe Friday, February 25th, Midnight Improv Comedy in the spirit of Mystery Science Theatre 2000 We Provide The CommentaryYou Provide the Laugh Track The Richmond FilmRoast returns with Masters of the Universe Just $5 All Proceeds Donated to The Byrd Theatre Foundation RVA Environmental Film Festival Saturday, February 12 10am-6pm Presented by: Sierra Club Falls of the James The Enrichmond Foundation Carrying on the tradition of "The Biggest Picture" Featuring: The Cove Who Killed Crassostrea virginica? Once Upon a Time in Knoxville The Beekeepers No Impact Man Tickets: Only $10 for an all-day pass! Buy advance tickets here Information at Link below or call 800-838-3006 NO TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL DAY OF SHOW Sixth Annual ChinaFest Screenings Saturday, February 5th Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit Two Screenings: The I-Go King And His Son 10:00am Tickets: $3 True Love (Jun Ai) 1:00pm Tickets: $3 NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD Richmond School Of Rock Live in Concert Saturday, Janaury 29th Noon presented by Jake Nielson and Associates Your mind will be blown by the area's top music students performing all manner of rock past and present Tickets: $2 for information check out link below or call 804 937-9431 Antihero January 25th 7:00pm An Independent Premiere Equal parts raunchy-comedy and heartfelt adventure, Antihero is a true product of Richmond, shot over the summer of 2010, with a shoestring budget, a two-man crew, and a cast comprised mostly of lively VCU theater students and graduates Tickets $5 at door Advance tickets available online only here NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD Raqs Luminar -Dance of Lights January 23rd 3:00pm (Doors open at 2:30pm) presented by Khalima Dance Bellydance Theatre The Story of Lights in the Dark Magic Featuring: Khalima - Sekhemti - Rogue Bellydance Collective - Dana - Spoon - Sominum - Ayame - Samiksha - Leyla Nissa - Genevieve Admission $12 advance tickets available at link below NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD The Sailor Bob Story- A Documentary Tribute January 22nd 2:00pm A Premiere Screening Join the VGO Production team as they pay pay tribute to one of Virginia's most beloved television icons in this 90 minute tribute filled with archival photos and footage and take a nostalgic look at Bob Griggs and the lasting impact he had on the children and adults of Virginia Advance tickets available online only at link below for $10 or at door the day of the screening for $12 (cash or check only) NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD Buy Advance Tickets at: Click Here The Great Debaters Monday, Janaury 17th 9:00pm presented by The Byrd Theatre FREE to public Inspired by a true story Chronicles the controversial Melvin Tolsen as he transforms a group of underdog students from a small African-American college into a nationally-recognized debate team. In celebration of the spirit of Matin Luther King Jr. Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai Monday, January 17th 6:30pm presented by Hands On Greater Richmond & The Enrichmond Foundation in participation with The Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service FREE to the public This film tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy- a movement for which this charismatic woman becan an iconic inspiration Featuring a Skype Q & A with the director following screening