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"CAN" Film Festival
Saturday, May 18th
(NOT the French One)
Presented By
Richmond Community Church
Bring a can of food to the regular screenings at:
4:30 7:15 9:30
And get a free popcorn!
courtesy of the Byrd Theatre
Benefitting FEEDMORE
Hunger Relief
For Central Virginia
Troop 491:The Adventures of the Muddy Lions
Saturday May 18th at 1pm
Presented by
Praphetic Productions
A Benefit For
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
$6.00 Donation in advance
$8.00 at Door
Adavnce Tickets Available at these Carytown Merchants:
Play N' Trade
Chop Suey Books
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD THEATRE!
Byrlesque At The Byrd April 28th 8pm
Byrds Of Paradise
Featuring
Amber Ray
Starring
Deanna Danger
The Slomski Cabaret
Siren Santina
Magdalena Fox
Boo Boo Darlin'
Porcelain
The Muse
Wanderlust AGreement
Lily Liqueur
The FilmRoasters
Vintage or "Cockateel" attire requested
Raffle prizes, vendors and more
Tickets: $12 in advance at link below or from
Bygones Vintage Clothing
$17 at door
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
Reveal The Path April 24th 7pm
presented by
Ride Richmond
A visually stunning adventure documentary that will ignite the dreamer in everyone- filmed on four continents...with Tour Divide founder Matthew Lee and Kurt Refsnider, 2011 Tour Divide winner
Tickets: $11
available at link below
NO TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL 1/2 HOUR BEFORE SHOW
The 20th Anniversary James River Film Festival April 13-14
The 20th Anniversary James River Film Festival
Presented By
The James River Film Society
April 11-17
Byrd Screenings on April 13-14 Only
Saturday, April 13th
A Selection of the Fleischer Brother' Superman Cartoons
10:00am
Safety Last-Harold Lloyd
Noon
Soyuzmultfilm, Hoffmaniada, and Russian Stop-Motion Animation
with animator Stanislav Sokolov & documentarian Kevin McNeer
2:00pm
From the Vault of GWAR/Slave Pit Productions
with Mike Bishop & Don Drakulich
4:00pm
Sunday, April 14th
Fat City-John Huston 1972 on 35mm!
1:30pm
Dr. Strangelove...or how I stopped worrying and love the bomb 1964
4:00pm
Tickets: $8 per film $50 Festival Pass
NO TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL 1/2 HOUR BEFORE FIRST SHOW
Presented By
Co-academic sponsors:
Virginia Commonwealth University
and
University Of Richmond
March 21-24
PRINTED 2013 PROGRAMS ARE AT THE BYRD NOW!
FULL 2013 SCHEDULE NOW ONLINE AT LINK BELOW
Richmond International Film Festival
Febraury 28-Mar 3
Join Us For
More Than 45 Films,
Music, and Red Carpet
Awards
For full schedule and ticket information clink link below
or call 804 219-0675
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL 1/2 HOUR BEFORE FIRST SHOWTIME EACH DAY
Celebrate Valentine's Day
and
Support The Preservation Of The Byrd
Thursday , February 14th
Something for Everyone:
Sleepless In Seattle
7:15pm
Bridesmaids
9:30pm
featuring
Bob Gulledge at the Mighty Wurlitzer
at the start of both shows
Admission: $5 Donation per person each film
Added Valentine's Treat:
Bring a receipt from a Carytown restaurant dated 2/14/13 or make an additional donation and sit in the balcony
All Proceeds Benefit Preservation of the Byrd Theatre
NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES-TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE 1/2 HOUR BEFORE EACH SHOW
Fulton Blues-Corey Harris Feb 11th-7pm
A Benefit Show
for
The Fulton Memorial Park
Corey Harris is today's most daring and innovative acoustic blues player. His new album, Fulton Blues, is a collection of both original and classic material, celebrating the timeless sound of traditional blues with fresh, insightful lyrics that paint an unflinching picture of life in the American south, then and now.
$15 at link below or at door night of show
This is a family-friendly, all-ages event
All proceeds will go to the Fulton Memorial Park
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT BYRD TILL 6:30PM FEB 11TH
USE LINK BELOW FOR ADVANCE TICKETS
RVA Environmental Film Festival February 9-10
In the tradition of
The Biggest Picture
FREE and open to the public!
Featuring:
The Atomic States Of America
Chasing Ice
Green Fire
The Age Of Stupid
The Big Fix
and more!
Complimentary Tickets Available at:
Chop Suey Books
Whole Foods
Nacho Mamas
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
or at website below
15th Annual Tri-City Gospel Step Show-Feb 2nd 1pm
presented by
Stephens Promotions
Step Teams:
Olive Branch Baptist Church
Armstrong HS
Fairfield Middle School
KAOSS Entertainers
L.C. Byrd HS
AND MORE
Stephens Promotions: 804-347-0747
Adeanna: 804-216-0137
Raqs Luminaire-The Return Of Pandora's Box
January 27th
3:00pm
Starring:
Princess Farhana
Madame Onca
Harry Kollatz
Live Music By:
Barry Bless & Stephen Williams
of the Ululating Mummies
Puppertry By:
All Saints Theater
Tickets: $15
Advance tickets available at link below
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
The Richmond School Of Rock-Sat Jan 26th 11am
Live in Concert
The area's top music students, ages 8-18 perform the best rock from the past, present & future
a Family Friendly Event
$3 at door
call 804 937-9431 for info or follow link below
Bad Blood-A Cautionary Tale
Sunday, January 20th- 1:30pm
Presented By
The Virginia Hemophilia Foundation
and
Patient Services Inc.
FREE To The Public
Donations will be accepted at the door
There will be a panel discussion following the film
featuring panelists:
Jeanne White Ginder (Ryan White's mother & HIV/AIDS spokesperson)
Dr. Dana Kuhn (President of PSI and Bad Blood cast member)
Val Bias (CEO-National Hemophilia Foundation)
Questions-call 800-266-8438
or email admin@vahemophilia.org
Forks Over Knives-Saturday, January 12th-1:30pm
Presented by
The Vegetarian Society of Richmond
and
Another Limited Rebellion
A feature film that examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed by rejecting animal-based and processed foods
Free To The Public
Donations Accepted
Trade Of Innocents-Jan. 11th 7pm
Justice Needs A Hero
presented by
The Richmond Justice Initiative
and
Christian Medical & Dental Associations
starring
Dermot Mulroney & Mira Sorvino
Doors open at 6:30pm
Tickets: $5 donation
Downton Abby Season 3 Preview Celebration-Jan 3rd 7:15pm
presented by
Community Ideas Station
& The Byrd Theatre
Ring in the new year with kindred Masterpiece Classic Downton Abby fans, special entertainment, and the first hour of Episode 1, Downton Abby, on the big screen.
FREE and open to the public
Reserved Seating for Commonwealth Circle members and event sponsors till 7pm
It's A Wonderful Life-Dec 24th & 25th, 2012
Our Byrd Theatre
Holiday Tradition Continues
Come celebrate our 83rd Year
with
It's A Wonderful Life
December 24th at 7:15pm
December 25th at 7:15 & 9:45pm
Still $1.99
No advance tickets will be sold for these shows
tickets will go on sale 1/2 hour before each show as usual
With Bob Gulledge at the Mighty Wurlitzer
featuring
The Byrd Theatre Christmas Sing-A-Long
On Christmas Day
Honor Flight-Saturday, Dec 8th-2pm
Presented By
Freethink Media
A documentary about a community coming together to show their thanks to living WWII veterans before it's too late.
www.HonorFlightTheMovie.com
General Admission Tickets: $10
World War II veterans tickets are FREE
Advance tickets available at link below
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
Byrlesque At The Byrd-Dec 2nd 8pm
Holidays at the Movies
Starring:
Deanna Danger
The Slomski Caberet
Wanderlust Agreement
Deepa De Jour
Porcelain
The Muse
The Red Huntress
Buster Britches
Bianca Dupree
Gigi Holliday
Cheri Sweebottom
The FilmRoasters
The Boomettes
$10 in advance
$15 at the door
Advance Tickets sold at link below
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
Miami Connection-Sunday, December 1st, Midnight
Martial Arts World
Presents:
"Miami Connection"
25 Years After its death
Midnight
Saturday, December 1st
Special appearance by and photo opportunity with
Producer, Director, Writer and Star,
Grandmaster Y.K. Kim
for tickets click below
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
PLEASE NOTE-SOME POSTERS AND ADVERTISING FOR THIS SHOW INCORRECTLY GIVE THE TIME AS 11:30-THE CORRECT SHOWTIME IS MIDNIGHT
AICP 2012-November 28th-7:00pm
Presented By
The Richmond Ad Club
and
The Virginia Production Alliance
This is the rescheduled date from November 1st, 2012
Ask Us Who We Are
November 17th, 1:30pm
Presented By
The Childern's Home Society Of Virginia
A documentary film sharing the stories of real children, teens, and families in the Vermont foster care system
An interactive panel discussion on foster care-featuring the film's producer-will follow the film
FREE to the public
Direct-To-Video Friday, Nov 16th 3pm
Direct-To-Video
Festival
Curated by
Dylan Languell
3:00pm
Featuring:
Alexandra Barao
Andrew Shrock
Buck Johnson
Chino Amobi
Doug Rieger
Dylan Languell
Egbert Vongmalaithong
Jefferson Mayday Mayday
Joe Leggie
Mark Aloysious
Nicki Lba
Ross Iannatti
Whitney Lynch
Wolfgang Daniels
Bully-Monday, November 5th 7:15pm
If you:
Have Kids
Teach Kids
Love Kids
Do Not Miss This Movie!
One Day Only!
Monday, November 5th
7:15pm
Still Only $1.99
Bowman Body Returns!
Sunday, October 28th 1:30pm
A Documentary
about
Richmond's Own
Favorite
Horror Host
Bowman Body
"Hi There Horror Movie Fans!"
Sunday, October 28th
Doors at 1pm
Movie Begins at 1:30pm
Tickets $8 two for $15
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
Two Midnights!
October 26th & 27th
Just In Time
For Halloween!
Shaun of the Dead
Friday, October 26th
Zombieland
Saturday October 27th
$5 EACH
NO TICKETS SOLD IN ADVANCE
TICKETS SOLD AT 11:30pm EACH NIGHT
Phantom Of The Opera
October 26th 7:30pm
A Byrd Theatre Classic Movie Event
The Original 1925
Phantom Of The Opera
with Lon Chaney
featuring
Ray Brubacher
at the console of
The Mighty Wurlitzer
Tickets $10
Available at Chop Suey Books
Proceeds Benefit Preservation
Of The Byrd Theatre Organ
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
Ghostbusters
October 21, 1:30pm
A Benefit For
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Admission: $6 donation in advance
$8 donation at door
Advance Tickets Available At:
Play N Trade
For The Love Of Chocolate
World Of Mirth
Chop Suey Books
Murphies
Yapple
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
Sponsored By:
Mustang Don's Garage
A Night WIth The Mighty Wurlitzer
October 20th, 8:00pm
featuring
World-Renowned Organist
Cameron Carpenter
www.CameronCarpenter.com
All event proceeds benefit
The Byrd Theatre Foundation
in its mission to restore and preserve
The Byrd Theatre
Tickets
Students: $15
General Admission $30
VIP Seating $75
Tickets May Be Purchased At Link Below
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT BYRD TILL 7pm OCT 20TH
Beyond The Myth
October 14th, 1:30pm
The Truth About Pit Bulls
presented by
Gracie's Guardians
an initiative of
The Richmond Animal League
Advance tickets available here
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
Make Someone Happy Day
October 13th, 3:00pm
Happy The Artist
Celebrates his 70th year
with a "Byrd" day Party!
Come celebrate with Happy and:
Slash Coleman
Oscars Heroes Productions
May Lily Lee
Jonathan the Juggler
David Vandeveer
and many others
celebrating with stories, film, music, art and more!
FREE and open to the public
for information contact Jennifer Simmons
jennifer@happytheartist.com
804 833-7822
A New Documentary
about the co-founder of
Alcoholics Anonymous
NOTE-SHOWTIMES CHANGED!
September 15th at 4:30pm
September 16th at 2pm & 4:30pm
Tickets: $5
NO ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT BYRD
TICKETS WILL ONLY BE SOLD 1/2 HOUR BEFORE
EACH SHOW FOR THAT SHOW ONLY
Craft & Vision In Digital Photography
with
Harold Davis
presented by
The Camera Club Of Richmond
Saturday September 15 10am-4pm
Tuition: $60
(Box Lunch also available for additional fee)
Tickets Sold at link below
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
The Invisible War-August 11th 2pm
presented by
Richmond NOW
and UniteWomen.org
Tickets: $8
Advance Tickets
Available At
Chop Suey Books
& Plan 9 Music
and online at link below
NO TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL 1:30pm August 11th
48Hour Film Festival Best Of Richmond 2012-1:30pm
Come and see
The Best of the Richmond
48 Hour Film Festival Entries
Ticket $10 Cash Only
Presented by
Jovi Entertainment
Saturday, July 28th at 3:00pm
Sunday, July 29th at 7:00pm
For ticket information and group discounts, call:
804 420-8568
or check website below
NO TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL 6:00pm JULY 29th
Richmond 48 Hour Film Project 2012
July 21
1:30pm & 4:00pm
July 22nd
1:30pm ONLY
Tickets:
$10 per screening
$15 All screening pass
Nefarious
Monday July 16th 6:30pm
presented by
The Richmond Justice Initiative
with special speaker
survivor Barbara Amaya
Tickets: $5 donation
NO TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL 6pm JULY 16th
The Wizard of OZ
Sunday, June 24th 1:00pm
Presented by Area 10 Global
Admission $5
All Proceeds benefit the
Area 10 Global Haiti Medical Team
Providing healthcare and medicines to the people of Petite du Borgne, Haiti this July!
Strength In Numbers
Thursday, May 17th 7:30pm
A New Action Sport Documentary
Presented By
Red Bull & Sports Backers
FREE ADMISSION
A rally call to connect all mountain bikers, regardless of location or language or dicipline.
Shot over two years in some of mountain biking's most iconic locations and combining compelling stories with core action...creating a shared experience that unites all riders.
Byrlesque at the Byrd
Sunday, May 6th 8:00pm
A LIVE Burlesque & Vaudeville Tribute to Cinema Throughout the Ages
Starring:
Deanna Danger
Bitsy Buttons
Charlie
Cherrie Canary
Deepa De Jour
Indy Go-Go
Lottie Ellington
Maria Bella
Meka La Creme
Paco Fish
Scarlet Starlet
Skye Sinclaire
The Wanderlust Agreement
Featuring:
The Dainty Dolls & The Filmroasters
Hosted By: Mark Slomski & The Slomski Cabaret
$10 Presale $15 Door
Ages 18+
Advance tickets for sale here
NO TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL 7:30pm May 6th
Bicycle Film Festival 2012
April 27th at Midnight
A celebration of bicycles through film, art, & music
April 27th at Midnight
NOTE-These are different films than those shown on April 22nd!
NO TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL 11:30pm April 27th
The Devil's Carnival
Sunday, April 22nd at 9:30pm
Director Darren Lynn Bousman
writer/actor Terrance Zdunich
Creators of
Repo! The Genetic Opera
present
The Devil's Carnival
this special road tour presentation features:
Burlesque
Celebrity Meet & Greet
Q & A with creators
sing-a-longs
costume contests
You may buy advance tickets here
NO TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL 9pm ON THE 22nd
Answer This! Richmond Premiere
Saturday, April 21st 1pm
Presented By
University Of Michigan
Club Of Richmond
What do you do when you are great at answering life's little questions....but horrible at the big ones? The story of a boy coming of age...when he's 30....set at the U of M in the world of competitive pub trivia.
Q &A following the screening with director Chris Farah
Admission:
AAUM members $12
Nonmembers $15
United States Air Force Heritage Of America Band-Langley Winds
Friday, April 20th 5:30pm
Langley Winds features the diverse talents of 6 professional musicians whose comittment to excellence has earned worldwide acclaim and military distiction. They present polished and passionate performances of the woodwind ensemble literature as well as transcriptions and patriotic favorites.
No Tickets Needed
Broadway at the Byrd
Sunday, April15th, 3pm
presenated by
The Byrd Theatre &
Friends Of Dogwood Dell
a musical fundraiser
featuring
some of the best musical talent to have graced the Dogwood Dell stage
admission: $10
tickets available at link below
or at door the day of the show
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
19th Annual James River Film Festival
Saturday, April 14th- 3:30 & Midnight
Virginia's Festival for the
Independent-Minded
Click on link at bottom for the the full festival schedule
Screenings at Byrd:
Lars von Trier's Melancholia
3:30pm
Admission $5
The Golden Age Of Repertory Cinema:
Eraserhead
Midnight
Admission $5
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY SOLD AT BYRD AT 3pm & 11:30pm DAY OF SHOW
Miss Representation
Saturday, April 7th 2pm
presented by
Girls Can!
2011 Sundance Film
Festival Selection
Shines a bright light on the media's role in the representation of women in roles of leadership and power in our country.
Find out more about the film here
Admission: $10
VIP:$25
Advance tickets available at link below
NO TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD TILL 1:30pm DAY OF SHOW
VCU/UR French Film Festival
March 29-April 1,2012
It's Coming!
Click
HERE
For this year's complete schedule!
YES! We have schedules at Byrd now!
Lifting Your Spirits Concert
Sunday, March 25th, 4pm
A Fundraising Concert
honoring the memory of
Pam Finer
featuring:
Deborah Henson-Conant
A Grammy- Nominated performer, composer and songwriter known for her renagade image, evocative singing voice, and shows that fuse music, theater, stories, humor, virtuiosity and entertainment.
For Ticket Information: 804 287-7809
or click link below
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
Pray The Devil Back To Hell
Saturday, March 24th 1pm
Presented By
Mothers' Awakenings
A Story of Sacrifice, Unity & Trancendence
Honoring the strength and perserverence of the women of Liberia
Doors Open at 12:30pm
Admission: $5
Adavnce Tickets at: rvama.eventbrite.com
NO TICKET SALES AT BYRD TILL DAY OF SHOW at 12:30pm
Tragic Love Saturday Midnights
Continuing Saturday, March 17th
The Byrd Theatre Presents:
Wild At Heart
Midnight March 17th
Tickets: $5
Advance Tickets Available ONLY at:
Chop Suey Books
2913 W. Cary Street
Video Fan
403 Strawberry Street
The James-An Intimate Portrait
Sunday, March 4th 1:30pm
Sponsored By
The Camera Club Of Richmond
A Celebration Of A River Through Photography
featuring:
Ralph White
Manager of the James River Park System for over three decades
Capt. Mike Ostrander
Foremost river guide and best friend to bald eagles
David Everette
Celebrated nature and landscape photographer
Presenting a collection of inspirational images on the big screen, sharing stories of their experiences on the James, and offering tips on river photography
Your $10 donation will benefit the Byrd Theatre Foundation
No advance registration necessary
Green Films
Saturday, February 25, 11am-3:20pm
$5 All Day Pass
11:00am
Blue Gold: World Water Wars
12:45pm
Greenlit
1:50pm
On Coal River
Presented By
James River Green Building Council
The MIX-International Short Film Festival
February 17-19
The MIX brings national & international filmakers to Richmond for one spectacular weekend event
Hollywood, DC and over 17 different countries!
Tickets: $7 each
$20 for weekend pass
Sunday Awards Cermony
with special live performances: $15
for information, call 804 219-0675 or click link below
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
RVA Environmental Film Festival
Saturday & Sunday Feb 4-5
Saturday, February 4th
10am-12:30pm-I Speak For The Trees Double Bill
10am-The Lorax FREE!
11am- If A Tree Falls: A Story Of The Earth Liberation Front
1-3:30pm-A Water Trilogy with Appalshop's Mimi Pickering
The River
The Buffalo Creek Flood:
An Act Of Man
Buffalo Creek Revisited
4-6pm-Green Redux With A/V Geeks' Skip Elsheimer
The Last Time We Were Green
Sunday, February 5th
1-4pm-Life Out Of Balance: A Double Feature
1pm- Koyaanisqatsi
2:40pm- The City Dark
4-6:15pm-Natural Disaster? You Don't Know The Half Of It
The Big Uneasy with Harry Shearer via Skype
All-Festival Pass: $15
Available Online or at Chop Suey Books & Video Fan
Civil War Cinema
Sunday, January 29th 1pm
The Conspirator
Presented By
The Museum Of The Confederacy
& The Byrd Theatre Foundation
Chocolate & Champagne
Reception To Open
Featuring Special Guest Speaker:
Elizabeth Trindal
author of:
Mary Surratt: An American Tragedy
Tickets: $25 (students $15 with ID)
and are available at:
Chop Suey Books
The Museum of the Confederacy
(In person or at link below)
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
The Richmond School Of Rock Returns!
Saturday, January 28th
Live In Concert
11am-3pm
Your Mind WIll Be Blown
As The Area's Top Music Students
Perform an Eclectic Blend
Of Rock Music From The
Past, Present & Future
Admission: $2
Raqs Luminar-Dance of Lights
Sunday, January 15th 3:00pm
Presented By
Khalima
Illumination Dance Studio
Tickets:$15
Experience the intersection where bellydance, music, theatre, and literal and metaphorical illumination collide
Be enchanted
Come alive
See what awaits you...
within the glow of Luminaire
Reel Divas Film Fest
Saturday, January 14th 1:30pm
presented by
Gratitude Rising Events
1:30pm
"Dear Daddy, a Message to our Fathers"
with special guest
Director Janks Morton
Tickets: $15
($40 for this show and January 15th show at the Gay Community Center of Richmond)
Proceeds Benefit Camp Diva
For advance tickets, click below
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
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:
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!
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
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 Foundation Presents
The fouth in our series of "Contemporary Classic" Films:
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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
"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
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
The Byrd Christmas Tradition Continues
Three opportunities to see this endearing holiday classic
Christmas Eve
December 24th at 7:15pm Only
Christmas Day
December 25th at 7:15 & 9:45pm
Featuring Bob Gulledge and the Byrd Christmas Sing-A-Long at all three shows!
All three shows are regular $1.99 admission!
A Small Act
December 21st at 7:00pm
Chris Mburu was child in Kenya when he first received a $15 scholarship from a Swedish woman named Hilde Back
This humble scholarship put Chris through school and began a life that led to Harvard Law and a career as a United Nations attorney.
Hilde meets Chris for the first time as he launches the Hilde Back Fund for the children of his village.
A Small Act details just how powerful a gesture of kindness and generosity can be...and just how far the gift of education can go.
Guest Speaker: Jonathan Roberts-Lee Davis HS and UVA graduate who teaches at the American School of Kinshasa, DRC and works with the Lipela Children's Home
Donation: $10
Proceeds will be split between the
Hilde Back Education Fund
and The Lipela Children's Home, Kenya
Santa at the Byrd!
December 18th
Santa returns to the Byrd!
Visit Santa from 10am till noon and from 1-3pm
December 18th
And have a wonderful photo taken of Santa with:
You
Your Family
Your Pets
all proceeds benefit the the preservation of the Byrd
The Polar Express
1:00pm Saturday, December 18th
Join Santa & Mrs. Claus
for a special FREE
one-day only screening of
The Polar Express
presented by
The Tad DuPriest Foundation
No Charge
Donations Accepted &
Greatly Appreciated!
Richmond FilmRoast presents Silent Night, Deadly Night
Friday, December 17th Midnight
Improv Comedy in the spirit of Mystery Science Theatre 2000
We Provide The Commentary
You Provide the Laugh Track
The Richmond FilmRoast returns with
Silent Night, Deadly Night
Just $5
All Proceeds Donated to
The Byrd Theatre Foundation
Share The Wealth Financial Literacy Video Contest
December 13th 5pm
Undergraduate students from Richmond-area colleges and universities formed teams to create 30-second videos that will be used to inform their peers of financial education topics
Join us as we premiere the videos and find out which team takes home the grand prize!
Admission is FREE
FREE popcorn and drinks!
A Tale Of Two Cities: The Circuit City Story
Wednesday, December 8th 7pm
A Documentary by Tom Wulf about the rise and fall of Richmond's iconic Circuit City
Tickets: $7.00 in Advance
$10 at door
Advance tickets online only at link below
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
"Santaland" Book Signing Event
Dec 5th Beginning at 1:30pm
Featuring the original 1947
"Miracle On 34th Street"
Get a Delightful Holiday Memory
and Help the Byrd
Author Donna Deekens
will be signing copies her book Beginning at 1:30pm
"Miracle On 34th Street"
screens at 2pm
a portion of proceeds from the book sales will go to the Byrd Theatre Foundation
Crispin Hellion Glover LIVE at Byrd Theatre
Friday, Dec 3rd
presented by:
The James River Film Society
special appearance includes:
Crispin Hellion Glover's
BIG SLIDE SHOW
a 1-hour dramatic presentation with Crispin narrating 8 different profusely illustrated books with the images projected on the screen behind him
screening of Crispin's film:
"it is fine EVERYTHING IS FINE"
plus a Q&A session
Crispin will be signing his books following the show
Admission: $20
advance tickets will be available at:
Chop Suey Books
Video Fan
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT BYRD TILL 9pm Dec 3rd
Preserve The Byrd
Wednesday, Dec 1st 7pm
presented by:
VCU Anthropology
& Archaeology Club
Tickets: $5 at door
Price includes one raffle ticket for prizes
donated by local businesses
$2 each for additional raffle tickets
All proceeds go to preserve the Byrd Theatre
Pancreatic Cancer is a DRAG
Saturday, November 20th 1:30pm
presented by
The Richmond Virginia Affiliate of
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
showing
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar
with Patrick Swayze
and featuring
A Purple Fashion Show
by
Faces of Nation
Richmond's Drag Ensemble
Donations: $10 at door or at event website below
Funds will be used for Pancreatic Cancer Research, Advocacy, and Education
Family Comedy Show
Friday, November 12th 7:30pm
Presented by
RadioOne
Featuring
Marcus Wiley
Griff
Little Fire
Tickets: $20 advance (online only)
25$ at door
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD!
Beer Wars
Wednesday, November 10th 7:00pm
Beer Wars will be screened at the historic Byrd Theatre as a fundraiser for the Byrd Theatre Foundation. Attendees have the opportunity to sample some outstanding canned craft beers in the city where canned beer was born 75 years ago
(fun fact: Krueger's Cream Ale, the world's earliest canned beer, was first sold on January 24, 1935 in Richmond).
Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested donation of $10.
All proceeds will support the Byrd Theatre Foundation.
5:30 PM - Doors open
7:00 PM - Showtime
Matt Nucci, the founder of Virginia's revered Blue Mountain Brewery will be present to describe the exciting future of Virginia's beer scene.
You must be 21 or older to attend.
Latino Film Festival
November 5-6 2010
LULAC Metro-Council 4611
presents
The 2nd Annual
Latino Film Festival
"Cine De Mi Gente"
("Films Of My Culture")
All Films Have English Subtitles
Friday, November 5th
The Secret In Their Eyes (El Secreto De Sus Ojos) 7:30pm
Saturday, November 6th
Alamar (To The Sea)
10:30am
Viva Cuba! 1:00pm
Entre Nos (Between Us)
3:00pm
(Q & A with filmmakers following Entre Nos)
Tickets: $5.99 Film
Full Festival Pass: $20.00
VIP Pass (includes reception Nov 5th) $30.00
Students (with ID) $3.99 /film
Children 10 and under FREE
(when accompanied by adult ticket holder)
The People's Talent Show
Thursday, November 4th 7pm
Watch local talent competeand raise money for local schools
Competitors and audience members can win large prizes.
THINK FUN!
THINK MONEY!
THINK ENTERTAINMENT!
THINK OPPORTUNITIES!
THINK PRIZES!
Did you miss the fun the first time?
Don't miss it again!
An American Tail Sing-A-Long
Saturday, October 30
presented by ChildSavers
Sing along with favorites
"Somewhere Out There" and
"There Are No Cats In America"
and more!
TWO SHOWS
10:30am & 1:30pm
Tickets:
$8 Adults
$5 Children (12 and under)
For tickets, call 804 643-7283 or
click link below
All proceeds benefit ChildSavers, a Richmond-area non-profit organization
The Phantom Of The Opera
Friday, October 29th 7:30pm
A Byrd Theatre Classic Movie Event
The 1925 Silent Original
With Lon Chaney
Accompanied live by
Ray Brubacher
At The
Mighty Wurlitzer
All Proceeds Benefit
Preservation of the Byrd Theatre
Advance tickets are on sale at Plan 9 in Carytown
Invisible Children
Friday, October 29th, 5pm
presented by
Robious Middle School
Save the Byrd
Save a Life
The Byrd works with Robious Middle School to protect the children of the world and preserve a local landmark...don't miss it!
Flavor Magazine Presents Fresh
October 26th 7pm
Presented by:
Belmont Butchery
Farm To Family
Relay Foods
Fresh Magazine
6-7pm "Sample Hour" featuring local foods
Movie at 7pm
Followed by panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Seidel of Flavor Magazine
$10 voluntary donations will help support
Richmond's Tricycle Gardens
click below to donate in advance
The Princess Bride
Sunday, October 24th 1:30pm
Susan's Troupers
present
A benefit for the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
$6 donation in advance
$8 at the door
Advance Tickets available at:
Play N Trade
Second Debut
Franklin Goose
West Coast Kix
All Fired Up
It's Hip To Be Round
World Of Mirth
Gerrymandering-the documentary
Friday, October 22, 5:00pm
presented by
The League of Woman Voters
Richmond Metropolitan Area
and the Byrd Theatre
Tickets $2.00
Featuring Bob Gulledge at the Mighty Wurlitzer before show
Reservations made for post-movie discussion at Double-T's
for information call 804 353-0926
or email vcowles@verizon.net
The People's Talent Show
Thursday, October 21st, 7pm
Watch local talent compete
and raise money for local schools
Competitors and audience members can win large prizes.
THINK FUN! THINK MONEY!
THINK ENTERTAINMENT!
THINK OPPORTUNITIES!
THINK PRIZES!
Langley Winds-FREE Concert!
Sunday, October 17th 3:00pm
Enjoy the Heritage of America
LIVE Onstage at the Byrd
These fine musicians have been inspiring audiences across the nation for over a decade and now they will be here in Richmond! The price is right too-FREE to everyone!
The Richmond FilmRoast
presents Night Of The Living Dead Friday, October 15th -Midnight
We provide the commentary
You bring the laugh track
Just $5
All proceeds donated to the
Byrd Theatre Foundation
Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead
Tuesday, October 12th 7pm
A Richmond Premiere
Presented by
Whole Foods Market
FREE
featuring Q & A with filmmaker
Joe Cross
An unconventional and uplifting story of two men from different worlds who each realize that the only person who can save them is themselves
Toxic Avenger
Midnight, Saturday October 9th
presented by
GoreHound Features
and
HorrorHound Magazine
Tickets: $10
NO ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD AT BYRD
click link below for online sales
Blood is the Same
Wednesday September 29th 7:00pm
presented by
United Families for Sudan
Many families have returned to Southern Sudan hoping to re-establish their lives and rebuild the country, but life is difficult.
In 2007, Awer Bul and Gabriel Williams, students from VCU documented the living conditions of refugees such as severe and extreme poverty, hunger and disease. Blood Is The Same is the result.
Tickets will be sold at door the night of the screening only
$5.00 each
Proceeds benefit United Families for Sudan
Monday, August 30th 8pm
The Byrd Theatre Foundation
& Style Weekly
present
The Richmond Premiere of
Rock 'N' Roll Hotel
"The Best Worst Movie You've Never Seen"
Celebrate a lost cult classic and help preserve
Richmond's Grand Movie Palace
Donation: $10 in advance $15 at door
Proceeds benefit the Byrd Theatre
SPECIAL VIP ENTRY
Includes 6:30pm reception at Jefferson Hotel, Transportation to Byrd, VIP balcony seating and
VIP after party
$40 in advance $45 at door
(limited availability)
NO ADVANCE TICKETS AT BYRD
Advance tickets available at link below only:
48 hour Film Project Richmond 2010
July 24th & 25th
The 48hour Film Project
Returns to the Byrd
July 24th & 25th
with screenings at
1:30 & 4:00pm
each day!
Tickets: $7 per screening
$12 for all 4!
Call + Response
July 22nd at 7pm
Presented by:
Richmond Justice Initiative
Youth With A Mission Virginia
Mission Richmond
TGHProject
$7 suggested donation
A Film About The World's 27 million Most Terrifying Secrets
With:
Julia Ormond
Cornel West
Ashley Judd
Natasha Bedingfield
Moby
Cold War Kids
The Alzheimer's Project
Tuesday, July 20th 5:30-7:30pm
A Special Screening
the Emmy award-winning
HBO special
with discussion by:
Mary Ann Johnson
Program Director, Alzheimer's Association
Robert B Schaefer
Author, Former Caregiver
FREE to the public
Wear purple and receive a
DOOR PRIZE TICKET
The Learning Curves
Saturday, July 17, 2:00pm
Presented by
One Of Each Productions
A Special Screening of a unique TV Pilot
An Educational Comedy for Preteens, Teens and Parents
suggested donation of $2
benefits Project Linus
BAC Again-Last Call
Sunday July 11, 2:00pm
presented by
William Robinette
FREE Admission
Doors Open at 1:30
Screening at 2:00pm
Richmond Young Writers at Byrd
4:30pm-5pm Friday, July 9th
Richmond Young Writers
read their original work
at the Byrd
FREE to public
Richmond Young Writers at Byrd
July 2nd 4-5pm
Richmond Young Writers
read their original work
at the Byrd
FREE to public
additional readings on:
July 9th
Laying My Past To Rest
Saturday, June 26th 1:30pm
Presented by
Hongry Wolves Pictures
based on the novel by Author/Director Gerron Delvalle
Advance tickets available online only at link below:
Richmond Young Writers at Byrd
June 25th 4-5pm
Richmond Young Writers
read their original work
at the Byrd
FREE to public
additional readings on:
July 2nd
July 9th
July 16th
Benefit Concert for Dogwood Dell
June 6th, 3pm
Come out and enjoy the music and fun as Richmond's Grand Movie Palace Helps support another Richmond cultural treasure:
The 54th Annual Festival of the Arts
Evita, Dreamgirls, Man of LaMancha, Hello Dolly, Big, Follies, Pippin, The Wiz...
...and more!
Sung by some the finest voices ever to grace the Dell stage...or any stage.
Tickets: $10 may be purchased at the Byrd June 6th
Or call 804 697-7573 for information
Bicycle Dreams
Wednesday May 5th 7pm
a film by Stephen Auerbach
presented by
Richmond Pro Cycling
Tickets: $10 in advance-click on link below
$14 at door
Attack of the Vegan Zombies
Saturday May 1st 2:00pm
Presented by Zombie Films
Admission: $5
Students (with ID) $2.50
World Peace and other 4th-grade achievements
Sunday, April 25th 2:00pm
Presented by
Richmond Peace Education Center
Tickets: $5 donation at door
Information: click below or call 804 232-1002
An Evening With Phylicia Rashad
Thursday, April 22nd
International Star of
Stage, Motion Pictures, Television
Presented by
Tim & Daphne Reid and
The Legacy Media Institute
VIP Reception: 6:30pm
Forum & Film Clips: 7:30pm
Tickets: VIP $50 (reception & forum)
$25 (forum only) $10 Students with ID
Tickets sold at boxoffice day of show only!
Available in advance online at www.legacymediainstitute.org
call 804 957-4200 for info
Liquid Assets-The Story Of Our Water Infrastructure
FREE Community Outreach Event
Tuesday, April 20, 5:30-9:00pm
Event includes an informational reception sponsored by local professional and community groups, the Liquid Assets documentary, and a presentation on Virginia's water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure
please RSVP (FREE) for reception at www.liquidassets.eventbrite.com
Poto Mitan: Haitian Women-Pillars of the Global Economy
Tuesday, April 13th at 7:30pm
Brought to you by
The Anthropology & Art History Clubs at VCU
Q & A with director Mark Schuller following screening
Tickets: $10
Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to charities aiding Haiti
Penn Masala Live in Richmond
Friday, April 9th 7:00pm
UPenn's renowned a capella group, performing a fusion of of popular Hindi and English music
Advance Sale Tickets: $15 adult
Kids 13 and under are FREE
Prices at door will be higher!
NO ADVANCE TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT BYRD
Doors open at 6:30pm
To get presale prices at door on the 9th, use promotional code:
ISAPENN10
Or by tickets online below:
Ghostbusters
Midnight, Saturday April 3rd
presented by
VCU Police Department
Tickets $5
Proceeds Benefit Special Olympics
2010 French Film Festival
March 25, 26, 27 & 28th 2010
Yes! The French Film Festival is Coming Back to the Byrd!
FESTIVAL PROGRAMS ARE AT THE BYRD NOW!
Look at the complete 2010 Festival Schedule
and purchase your 2010 Festival Pass by clicking below
2010 James River Film Festival
At Byrd on Sunday, March 21st & Wednesday, March 24th
Sunday, March 21st
Virginia Creepers: The Horror Host Tradition of the Old Dominion
1:00pm
The Hidden Fortress
4:00pm
Wednesday, March 24th
The Secret To A Happy Ending
9:30pm
Tickets: $5
For information on the other festival events, click below
Birth Matters Virginia, Richmond Chapter presents:
Orgasmic Birth
March 14th, 1:30pm
Birth Storytelling following movie
Tickets $3
12th Annual Tri-County Gospel Step Show
Saturday, March 6th 1:00pm
This is our snow date!
Rescheduled from February 6th
Tickets: $12 at door
For information
call 804 347-0747
Virginia Independent Film Festival
February 28th starting at 1pm
An all day Three-part screening series of Virginia independent features, shorts and documentaries
Featuring Q&A with filmakers and Audience choice voting
Documentaries 1-3pm $5
Shorts-3-5pm $5
Features-5-10pm $5
All Day Pass $10
Students (with ID) $2 any session
Full schedule online at link below
Saturday February 27th
3:00pm
A Handful of Dreams Production
In Association with
Fruition Pictures
A Film by Hannah Hoover
Admission FREE
Angels In The Outfield
February 27th 10:30am
Presented by
The Children's Home Society of Virginia
Tickets: $5 each or 5 for $20
Door Prizes &
The Flying Squirrel's Mascot!
Proceeds benefit Children's Home Society
A Film to Educate Parents & Students about the dangers of alcohol and binge drinking
Sunday, February 21, 2pm
FREE to the public
FREE Drinks & Popcorn
Doors open at 1:30pm
With Q&A Session afterwards featuring:
Michael Herring- Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney
Grant Azdell-Dean of Students-Randolph-Macon College
Dr. Ruddy Rose-Director, VA Poison Control Center
5th Annual ChinaFest Screenings at Byrd
Saturday, February 20th
Jasmine Women
10:30am
Admission $3
Ip Man
2:00pm
Admission $3
for film synopsis and information about the rest of the festival, click on link below
Telemundo Richmond Presents: El Clon
Special Premiere
Monday, February 15 at 5pm
with English subtitles
A love story that dares to defy time and traditions in a new and impressive adaptation
Filmed in the Middle East, featuring the city of Fez and the Sahara and Morocco deserts
starring
Mauricio Ochmann
Sandra Echeverria
Saul Lisazo
Couples Donating $5 to the Byrd Theatre Foundation
Get to watch the matinee in the balcony
with their sweetheart!
Valentine's Day Only
4:30 show only!
Richmond Flying Squirrels Press Event
Thursday, February 11th
2pm
The Richmond Flying Squirrels
will unveil the identity of the club's mascot as well as showcase the team's uniforms
and recognize the winners of their art contest
Free and open to the public
12th Annual Richmond Tri-City Gospel Step Show
POSTPONED
TILL MARCH 6TH
DUE TO INCLEMENT
WEATHER
For Information, call 804 347-0747
Special Benefit Screening:
Ghosts Of Cite' Soleil
Sunday January 24th 2pm
Tickets $5
All proceeds plus donations collected at event will benefit the citizens of Cite' Soleil and Blanchard, Haiti and will be used for medical clinics, schools, orphanages and churches in these towns
Can't make the benefit? You can still make a tax-deductible donation by clicking below:
ChildSavers Muppet Movie Sing-A-Long
Saturday January 23rd
10:30am & 1:30pm
Come and laugh and sing along.
Dress as your favorite character, too!
Tickets: $8 adult $5 children
For advance tickets,
call 804 643-7283 or click on the link below.
All proceeds benefit ChildSavers, a Richmond area non-profit
December 24th at 7:15 only
with Lin Lunde at the
Mighty Wurlitzer
December 25th at 7:15 & 9:45
with Bob Gulledge at the
Mighty Wurlitzer
All three shows have our regular $1.99 admission and
feature the Byrd Christmas SIng-A-Long
Recludere ("Recluse")
2:00pm Saturday December 19th
A Handful of Dreams Production
In Association with
Fruition Pictures
A Film by Hannah Hoover
Admission FREE
Bring your family, your children, your pets
Meet Santa and get a wonderful Keepsake photo
Dec 18, 19, 20
Noon-3:30pm
Thursday, December 17th
at 2:00pm
with Lin Lunde at The Mighty Wurlitzer
Tickets $7
Thursday, December 24th
at 7:15pm
with Lin Lunde at the Mighty Wurlitzer
Friday, December 25th
at 7:15 & 9:45pm
With Bob Gulledge at the Mighty Wurlitzer
Tickets: $1.99
Patch Adams at the Byrd Theatre
December 12th
Noon-3pm
"Living a Life of Joy"
Patch explores never having another bad day and the thrill of choosing to live every day with joy
Tickets $40
Students (with ID) $25
Followed by the movie "Patch Adams" and a Q & A with Patch
Movie only: $10 adult/$5 student or child
movie is included for lecture passholders
100% of proceeds benefit Gesundheit! Institute
www.patchadams.org
For advance tickets:
An Afternoon with Harry Shearer
Sunday, November 22nd
doors open at 3:30pm
presented by WRIR 97.3 FM
Harry Shearer in person
followed by a 25th anniversary screening of This Is Spinal Tap
Tickets are available at WRIR.org
and at Plan 9 in Carytown
Radio One Family Comedy Tour November 20
Featuring:
Marcus Wiley
Chinnitta Morris
John Gray
Griff
Family Friendly Show
Tickets SOLD OUT
Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest
2:00pm Thursday, November 19th
A Byrd Classic Matinee
Tickets: $7 Includes FREE popcorn
Lin Lunde at the Mighty Wurlitzer
Proceeds benefit preservation of the Byrd
50th Anniversary Edition restored from the original negatives!
Special Premiere Screening
2pm
November 15th Only
A graphic, unflinching depiction of six people's inner demons.
National Velvet November 13th
7:15 & 9:30pm
presented by The Byrd Theatre
& The Equine Rescue League
$10 Admission
includes FREE popcorn
proceeds benefit the League
and preservation of the theatre
Bob Gulledge at the Mighty Wurlitzer before both shows
The Canine Film Festival
November 7th & 8th
A Weekend of Movies for Pet Lovers from Fetch a Cure
Milo & Otis
Where The Red Fern Grows
Cats & Dogs
Best In Show
An American Opera
Tickets are FREE but seating is limited so get your tickets online or call (804) 525-2193
The Exorcist October 30
9:30pm Only
The Classics Continue!
THE EXORCIST
director's cut version
October 30th 9:30 Only
$10
Price includes FREE popcorn!
Proceeds benefit preservation of the Byrd Theatre
With Lin Lunde at the Mighty Wurlitzer before show
November 13th: National Velvet
Advance Tickets for Exorcist & National Velvet are available at Plan 9
The Alzheimer's Project
6:00pm October 27
The Alzheimer's Association
and HBO
present
The Alzheimer's Project
FREE screening and panel discussion
6:00pm
Young Frankenstein
Sunday, October 25th 1:30pm
A Benefit for
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's
Light The Night Walk
$5
Dark Night of the Scarecrow
Midnight October 24
Special Midnight Screening
by GoreHound Features
Fully Restored!
Tickets available online at
www.gorehound.com
Tickets $12
Phantom Of The Opera
2:00pm & 7:30pm Oct. 23rd
The original 1925 Phantom
with
Lon Chaney
With John Baratta
at the console of
The Mighty Wurlitzer
2 shows only!
Tickets $7
Advance Tickets for sale at Plan 9
A Special Preview
a film by Mari-Lynn Evans & Phylis Geller
presented by
The Virginia Sierra Club
& The Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards
J.B. Beverly & The Wayward Drifters
performing after film
$10 recommended donation
3pm Saturday, September 26th
More Film Classics At The Byrd
By Popular Demand!
More Classic Films:
Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho
Sept 25th at 7:15 & 9:30pm
The Exorcist
October 30th at 9:30pm only
National Velvet
Nov 13th at 7:15 & 9:30pm
$10.00 Admission includes FREE popcorn
proceeds help preserve the Byrd
Great Movie Classics for Lazy Afternoons
Starting September 24th with Singing In The Rain!
Film Classics on the big screen and at a great price:
Movie & popcorn, only $7.00 !
November 19th-North By Northwest
December 17th-It's A Wonderful Life
All Shows at 2pm
Zombie
September 19th at Midnight
Gorehound Features
and Horrorhound Magazine
Present:
ZOMBIE
$12
Tickets will be available at theatre 1/2 hour before showtime
Advance tickets available online only:
Loosen My Tie
2:00pm August 30th
A locally produced documentary which follows David Shultz and the Skyline as they try to make music their career
1:00pm August 8th
Admission $5.00
A local independent film
an FBI agent and his partner defy their agency to track down an escaped underground military leader who killed his brother...but perhaps he isn't the worst of their enemies
Spine tingling tales from the Master of the Macabre
Live! onstage at the Byrd
8pm Friday July 31st
1pm Saturday, August 1st
$7 advance $9 at the door
Tickets online or at Poe Museum
804 343-3700
The 48 hour Film Festival Premiere Screenings 2009
11:00am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm
Saturday, July 25th
The 48 Hour Film Project returns to Richmond!
Filmmakers from all over the Richmond area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours.
The winning film will go up against films from around the world.
Richmond Young Writers July 10th
4:30pm
Richmond's up and coming writers present their work for the first time!
an independent tribute film presented by:
White Tiger Filmz
Sunday, June 21st
Richmond's up and coming writers
present their latest works
for the first time!
4:30-5:00pm
Free
The Wrong Family
10:30am June 10th Only
The Office of the Attorney General,
Commonwealth of Virginia
The Regional Drug Free Alliance
Virginia Gang Investigators Association
Community Coalitions of Virginia
present
The Wrong Family
The Biggest Picture
May 16th & 17th
Richmond's Annual
Environmental Film Festival
Click Link Below
For Tickets and
Complete Schedule
Lyric Avenue-Ladies Night Out
May 15th 8:30pm
Richmond Virginia's Own
Poetry Based Variety Show
Doors Open at 7:30pm
Show begins at 8:30pm
Virginia Independent Film Festival
noon to 10pm Sunday April 26th
An all day, three-part
screening series of
Virginia Inpendent Features, Shorts, & Documentaries
Tickets: $5 one part
$10 all day pass
Byrd Dance Party/Fundraiser
7:00pm April 25th
Hosted by Jim Gordon
MC: Lisa Schaffner
at the
Renaissance Conference Center
107 West Broad Street with:
Kelli Moss & MoDeBree
Pat Gregory & Hoosier Daddy
Lil' Ronnie & The Grand Dukes
Proceeds help preserve the Byrd
Advance Tickets: $33 ($60 for 2)
available at Plan 9
or email: jim.jimgordon@gmail.com
The Birds at the Byrd
7:00pm, 9:30pm April 24th
Alfred Hitchcock's
The Birds
Help Raise Money to
preserve the Byrd Theatre
and watch a classic movie
in a classic setting
With the Mighty Wurlitzer before each show
and FREE popcorn!
Just $10 to help us preserve
the Byrd!
2009 James River Film Festival
April 16, 17, 18, 19
The 16th Annual
James River Film Festival
Click On Link Below
For Complete Schedule and
Ticket Information
Virginia Center for Architecture & The Byrd Theatre Foundation Present:
My Architect: A Son's Journey
part of Architecture Week
Reception begins at 6:00pm
Film Begins at 7:00pm
Free to the Public
No Limitations Promotions Midnights
Midnight April 10th
$5 Admission
for information,Call 804 687-4249
This Friday: The Last Dragon
In this gritty, hard nosed tale of honor, betrayal and making amends. Frank White returns to Richmond, VA to solve the mystery of his parents death. With the help of some childhood friends, Frank is now ready to peel away the layers of deception and bring his parent's killer to justice.
1:30pm April 4th
No Limitations Promotions Midnights
Midnight April 3rd, 10th
$5 Admission
for information,
Call 804 687-4249
This Friday: Gremlins
2009 French Film Festival
Almost here! Just a handful of VIP passes left!
March 27-29, 2009
Presented by Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond
Complete schedule now online!
Theatre Organ Society International
7:30pm March 20th
presents
Jack Moelmann
at the
Mighty Wurlitzer
Accompaning the 1926
Silent Classic:
The General with Buster Keaton
Plus- Pre-Movie Concert
by Jeff Barker
"You Are Not The Father!"
Special Preview Performance
8:00pm March 12th-Pine Camp
All Proceeds
from this Preview
will benefit the
Byrd Theatre Foundation
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (TELUGU)
Presented by Indo-Pak Superstore
3pm Saturday, March 7th Only
The Byrd Theatre welcomes the 4th Annual ChinaFest
Please Note-Only the events for Saturday, February 21st take place at Byrd
There will be a $3 admission for each film
of "TWILIGHT"
11th Annual Gospel Step Show
Noon Saturday, February 7th
Information: 804 347-0747
Tickets Available at:
Barky's Spiritual Store-804 643-1987
Logos Bookstore-804 644-9924
Stephens Promotions-804 327-6713
Inauguration 2009
Free to the Public 10am-1pm
Join us as the Byrd returns to her newsreel roots, giving the public front row seats to history as the Byrd Theatre Foundation, WTVR 6 and Comcast present the 2009 Presidential Inauguration to the Richmond community. Our gift to start the new year right.
Lyric Avenue, Richmond's own Poetry based variety show, returns to the Byrd for 2009!
8:30pm Friday, January 16th
It's A Wonderful Life on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
7:15pm on Dec 24th with Robert H. Lent at the Wurlitzer, 7:15pm & 9:45pm Dec 25th with Bob Gulledge at the Wurlitzer
No advance tickets sold...remember, we have 1300 seats!
Tour & Toast
Thursday, November 20th 5:00pm-7:00pm
Take a tour of the Byrd Theatre to see and learn the history of the Grand Movie Palace. Learn about the underground spring that conjures images of "Phantom of the Opera". Find out about the 4 rooms of Mighty Wurlitzer Organ instruments and pipes above the stage built in 1928. See the Byrd's unique mixture of old and new projection technology. We'll be serving Champagne and Light Hors d'oeuvres.
Guests will be welcome to stay for the 7:15 feature
Tickets $25-includes $15 tax-deductible donation.
Tickets available at Plan 9: 353-9996
Catered by: Sophisticated Soirees














































