Community Calendar

Take a deep dive into our underwater worlds during an evening of freshwater and ocean storytelling. Join acclaimed filmmakers Jennifer Idol and Alex Rose for a special screening of four short films from their Protected Waters series. Together, you will explore underwater sanctuaries, vibrant aquatic ecosystems, and the science shaping their future.

The screening features films that have premiered at previous Thunder Bay International Film Festivals, including Acid Trip, which highlights vital conservation work right here in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The evening will wrap up with an interactive Q & A session, giving you the chance to chat directly with the filmmakers about their adventures and the marine life they document.

Few films capture the exhilaration of art, romance, and postwar optimism quite like An American in Paris. Winner of six Academy Awards — including Best Picture — this beloved MGM classic stars Gene Kelly as an aspiring American painter navigating love, ambition, and the intoxicating beauty of Paris after World War II. Featuring the unforgettable music of George and Ira Gershwin, the film glides effortlessly between Broadway spectacle, jazz-infused charm, ballet, and old Hollywood glamour.

https://emberlight.org/event/an-american-in-paris/

Ticketing information can be found on the Emberlight website.

Experience the iconic films of visionary director Paul Verhoeven on the big screen with this special limited-time series at Emagine Birmingham 8. From sci-fi classics to boundary-pushing dramas, this lineup showcases a filmmaker who never holds back.
Dates:
April 2 – BASIC INSTINCT
April 9 – SHOWGIRLS
April 16 – STARSHIP TROOPERS
April 23 – ELLE
April 30 - BENEDETTA
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Birmingham 8 Powered by Emagine

Experience the iconic films of visionary director Paul Verhoeven on the big screen with this special limited-time series at Emagine Birmingham 8. From sci-fi classics to boundary-pushing dramas, this lineup showcases a filmmaker who never holds back.
Dates:
April 2 – BASIC INSTINCT
April 9 – SHOWGIRLS
April 16 – STARSHIP TROOPERS
April 23 – ELLE
April 30 - BENEDETTA
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Birmingham 8 Powered by Emagine

$10 Regular seats; Free student tickets

This film takes a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of an opera house against the backdrop of the politicians, philanthropists, artists and institutions that collectively shaped the cultural life of New York City, including the people who were displaced from their homes to make room for the new center. Their intersection would lead to the transformation of a neighborhood and the building of one of the crown jewels of the city’s cultural institutions.

https://emberlight.org/event/the-opera-house/

Sensory Friendly showtimes are designed to feature brighter house lights, lowered volume, and open captions while also providing an opportunity for moviegoers to bring in their own personal devices, along with any food times for those with dietary restrictions.

Time: First Showings of the Day – Time will vary by location.

Locations: MJR Troy, MJR Universal, MJR Marketplace, MJR Partridge Creek, MJR Waterford, MJR Chesterfield, MJR Westland, MJR Southgate, MJR Brighton, MJR Adrian

FILM SCHEUDLE:
Saturday, July 4 - Minions & Monsters
Saturday, July 11 – Moana (Live Action)
Saturday, August 1 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Experience the iconic films of visionary director Paul Verhoeven on the big screen with this special limited-time series at Emagine Birmingham 8. From sci-fi classics to boundary-pushing dramas, this lineup showcases a filmmaker who never holds back.
Dates:
April 2 – BASIC INSTINCT
April 9 – SHOWGIRLS
April 16 – STARSHIP TROOPERS
April 23 – ELLE
April 30 - BENEDETTA
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Birmingham 8 Powered by Emagine