Event Archive
Rock 'N' Roll Hotel
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, Transportaion 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:
Best of Richmond 48 Hour Film Festival
Sunday, August 1st 4pm
Come and see the winners and more!
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
Dario Argento's Demons
Midnight, Saturday April 17th
Presented by GoreHound Features
Tickets:$10
The Taint
Saturday April 17th 2:00pm
A Film by
Drew Bolduc & Dan Nelson
Tickets: $1.99
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
Recludere ("Recluse")
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
HAZE
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
New Moon Valentine Treat
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
Carytown Helps Haiti
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
It's A Wonderful Life
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
Santa at the Byrd
Bring your family, your children, your pets
Meet Santa and get a wonderful Keepsake photo
Dec 18, 19, 20
Noon-3:30pm
It's A Wonderful Life
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!
Mantra
2:00pm
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
Psychopath
2:00pm
Eyesore Productions Presents:
PSYCHOPATH
2pm
Saturday, October 24th
Tickets $6
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
Edge: The Movie
1:30pm October 10th Only
Coal Country
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
Shadow Games
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
Midsummer Night's Scream
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!
Ghostbusters Hellbent
2:00pm
an independent tribute film presented by:
White Tiger Filmz
Sunday, June 21st
Richmond Young Writers
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
All The Saints Theatre Company & Punk Sinatra
2:00pm
Saturday June 6th
2pm
$7.00
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
The Memoirs of Frank White
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
March 14, 1:30pm
"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 4th Annual ChinaFest
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
Twilight Matinee Valentine
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!
Silent Nights in Darfur-9:30pm Dec 19th
(click poster to enlarge)
Red Orchid Film Festival 1:30pm December 5th
Presented by RWUL magazine (click poster to enlarge)
Navigating The Fog Of Investing Dec 2nd-5:30pm
Free Screening -Click Poster to Enlarge
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
The Money Bus Tour At Byrd
Thursday, November 20th 10:00am-3:00pm
