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Columbia Drive-In: THE WIZ

  • Spotlight Cinemas 201 Columbia Mall Boulevard Columbia, SC, 29223 United States (map)

FREE drive-in movies presented in Northeast Columbia

Join us for northeast Columbia’s only drive-in, free community movie nights on October 23rd & the 30th, presented by The Luminal Theater

While we still cannot sit side-by-side to watch films, we can car-by-car, so come enjoy family-friendly films right in your neighborhood.

RSVP, but this event is FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED, so please arrive on time.

Entrance opens at 6:30 pm

Films begin at 7:30pm

Themed music set by DJ Preach Jacobs

October 23rd

THE WIZ

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When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy tries to save her dog from a storm, she's miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz. After accidentally killing the Wicked Witch of the East upon her arrival, Dorothy is told about the Wiz, a wizard who can help her get back to Manhattan. As Dorothy goes in search of the Wiz, she's joined by the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion.

With Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Lena Horne, and Richard Pryor

 
  • Special 50% discount on popcorn for residents of 29223 zipcode -- must show proof via driver’s license for the discount at the drive-in entrance*

  • We’ll be adhering to Covid-19 social distancing restrictions, so please make sure to stay in your cars unless you are going to buy popcorn or use the restroom, and when doing so, please wear a mask

  • Please park in the spot that volunteer staff designates to you. All sound/music/audio will come through a designated FM station, so please tune into that frequency in your cars upon arrival

and join us October 30 for

THE LAST DRAGON

Leroy Green, a young martial artist living in New York City, trains tirelessly to attain the same level of mastery as the great Bruce Lee. One night, his life changes forever when he rescues television personality Laura Charles from evil businessman Eddie Arkadian. Impressed by Leroy's bravery, Laura falls for Leroy -- but to keep her safe, he will have to defeat a gang leader named Sho'nuff, the self-styled Shogun of Harlem.

Directed by Michael Schultz.With Taimak, Julius J. Carry III, Vanity, Ernie Reyes Jr, Keshia Knight-Pulliam

 
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Columbia Drive-In Movies is sponsored by South Carolina Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities; inspiring, engaging and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage. We are also sponsored by Red Olive Creative Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that addresses the growing needs of fundraising and organizational development for small arts + culture organizations.   Additional sponsors include Spotlight Cinemas and The Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia. Special thanks to the Carolina Film Network.

Earlier Event: September 8
AMOUR INFINITY: 20th Anniversary
Later Event: October 30
Columbia Drive-In: THE LAST DRAGON