Cinema in the Cemetery returns with alien invasion at Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery

Friends of the Cemetery in partnership with The Trylon microcinema and All-Star Productions will show The “Thing From Another World” Oct. 8 to benefit Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, 2925 Cedar Ave. The proceeds from the event will support the Friends of the Cemetery’s efforts to restore the limestone pier fence that serves as the border of the cemetery along Lake St. and Cedar Ave.

Gates will open at 5:30pm and the film will start at dusk (approximately 7pm). Moviegoers arriving early will have the opportunity to experience the historic cemetery and partake in a smart phone history hunt. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, but pets will not be allowed during the event. Coolers and alcoholic beverages will also be prohibited during the event, but food will be available for purchase from the Taco Taxi food truck.

Tickets are $8; kids under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.filmsfromanotherplanet.brownpapertickets.com or at the door (cash only).

On-street parking is available; no vehicle parking allowed in the cemetery. Using public transportation or biking to the event is encouraged as the Lake Street light rail stop is a short walk from the cemetery and it is also easily accessible from multiple bike routes. Bike parking will be provided within the cemetery.

Alternative dates for inclement weather Oct. 15.

If you are unable to attend this event, but would still like to support the fence restoration project, you can go online to the Friends of the Cemetery site and learn how to Adopt-A-Picket for $30 or make any size donation.