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Get paid for watching a new movie — The Sneetches — at home with your child

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Want to watch a new movie at home with your child...and get paid for it? Read on to learn how! Preview Free Movies is recruiting audiences for a private screening of the upcoming feature film, The Sneetches, on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The screenings will take place in your own home, on your laptop or desktop computer. Check-in is at 12 p.m. EDT, and the screening starts at 1 p.m. About The … [Read more...] about Get paid for watching a new movie — The Sneetches — at home with your child

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Film · Kids

Free advance screening of Inside Out 2 — passes required (very limited)

Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. The movie … [Read more...] about Free advance screening of Inside Out 2 — passes required (very limited)

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Free advance screening of The Garfield Movie — passes required

In Sony Pictures' The Garfield Movie, Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure. After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father - scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) - Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, … [Read more...] about Free advance screening of The Garfield Movie — passes required

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Earth Day Extravaganza at Moore Square

RALtoday and The Great Raleigh Cleanup are presenting Earth Day Extravaganza on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The all-day event features activities, vendors and more. Schedule Some of these activities require signup, and there might be costs associated with some of them. There's also an opportunity to donate. … [Read more...] about Earth Day Extravaganza at Moore Square

Confronting Change Exhibit 10th Anniversary Celebration at Carolina Theatre of Durham

Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 W Morgan Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a special event, Confronting Change Exhibit 10th Anniversary Celebration. It takes place Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7 p.m. This is a free event, but registration is required. Join the Carolina Theatre of Durham as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their powerful Confronting Change exhibit. The … [Read more...] about Confronting Change Exhibit 10th Anniversary Celebration at Carolina Theatre of Durham

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Free St. Patrick’s Day Screenings at The Cary

The Cary Theater is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with free film screenings on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Although the movies are free, tickets are required, and space is limited, so don't delay in getting your tickets. As part of its 10th Anniversary celebration, The Cary is hosting free movie screenings throughout the year. Schedule of Screenings The Cary Theater, at 122 E Chatham … [Read more...] about Free St. Patrick’s Day Screenings at The Cary

The Wizard of Oz Returns to Theaters for 85th Anniversary — 3 Days Only

The Wizard of Oz is returning to the big screen for its 85th anniversary -- for 3 days only! The special screenings are part of Fathom Events' Big Screen Classics. The film will be screened in select theaters January 28, 29, and 31, 2024. The 1939 film, starring Judy Garland, won six Academy Award nominations and became an instant classic and long-time family favorite. The movie is an … [Read more...] about The Wizard of Oz Returns to Theaters for 85th Anniversary — 3 Days Only

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Hayti Heritage Film Festival

Hayti Heritage Film Festival is one of the nation's longest running Black film festivals. Its goal is to keep Black Southern film alive. Films will be at Hayti Heritage Center from March 7 to 9, 2024. Mark those dates and check back soon for details! Hayti Heritage Film Festival Schedule Check back soon. … [Read more...] about Hayti Heritage Film Festival

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Christmas Java Jubilee in Wendell — free pics with Santa, outdoor movie, s’mores, more…

Arise Coffee Cottage, at 17059 Buffalo Road, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting Christmas Java Jubilee on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Christmas Java Jubilee in Wendell — free pics with Santa, outdoor movie, s’mores, more…

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