Photo courtesy of Film on the Rocks.
The smell of rocks and buttered popcorn can only mean one of two things: Your friend tripped in the parking lot on his way into the movie theatre or Red Rocks has announced the schedule for 2016’s . (Hint: It’s the second one!)
The 17th annual movie, music and comedy event series — each showing this year will also feature a Comedy Works-selected comedian — features eight films that run through September 6.
Film on the Rocks 2016 kicks off on May 23 with a “Grease” sing-a-long, featuring Lissie and Megan Burtt & the Cure For Love.
Doors to the shows will open at 6:30 p.m., with bands starting at 7 p.m. Films will begin at dusk.
Tickets are $12 for general admission and $47+ for VIP packages. They go on sale Friday, April 22 via .
The VIP package features preferred seating at Red Rocks and your choice of a party bus or Trading Post pre-party. The Party Bus takes off from Blake Street Tavern and includes a catered ride to and from the event, with drinks provided by New Belgium Brewing. The Trading Pose pre-party features catering by Steuben’s Food Truck, drinks from Miller Coors and activities organized by Play Mile High. .
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Check out Red Rocks’ full 2016 Film on the Rocks schedule below.
Red Rocks’ 2016 Film on the Rocks schedule (presented by Pepsi):
May 23 – “Grease” sing-a-long with Lissie + Megan Burtt & the Cure For Love
May 30 – “The Big Lebowski” with Anthony Ruptak and The Midnight Friends + The River Arkansas
June 15 – “Citizen Kane” in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the dedication of Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 20 – “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” with Strawberry Runners + The Baltic
July 11 – “The Sandlot” with Special Guests + Brent Cowles
July 25 – “Labyrinth” with School of Rock – A Tribute to Bowie
August 23 – “Deadpool” with The Blue Rider
September 6 – Season closer: To be announced
