Free Events

All we can tell you is that it's a movie and it's bad. Join us for our celebration of bad cinema. Surprises + Fun and it's free! Grab a drink at our bar, you're going to need it. *This is a FREE event and SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Registering is strongly recommended to help with the check in process but does not guarantee a seat, and due to the popularity of this event seats can not be saved for folks who have not arrived yet. As always, our lobby bar & concessions are open to the public so if you arrive after the theatre has hit capacity please feel free to stick around for some food, drink, and board games. Also please note that these screenings often have audience engagement occurring during the film.

Join us for the best deals of the year on 2026 Festival VIP Passes (limited quantity), Cinema Memberships, movie posters, merch, gift cards, and more! We’re also bringing back the popular Blind Date with a DVD bundles and—new this year—Festival Spotlight Night Ticket Packages! All deals are in-person only at the Sidewalk Cinema from Friday, November 28th through Sunday, November 30th, with remaining deals going online for Cyber Monday. ✦ Special Appearance: Mr. & Mrs. Santa: Join us Friday from 09:30am–12:30pm for photos with Mr. and Mrs. Santa, brought to life with the help of a beloved member of the Food Giant Hueytown family. Photos will be taken by David Smith of DSmithImages Photography. ✦ Friday Morning Cartoons — Holiday Edition: Enjoy light breakfast options for all ages, a free cereal bar, and a Bloody Mary & Mimosa bar for adults, featuring Bloody Mary mix from LeNell’s Beverage Boutique in Norwood. Relax and watch beloved classic cartoons playing on all the lobby screens throughout the morning. ✦ This event is free, but reservations are strongly encouraged.

Join us for our free Monthly Filmmaker Networking night sponsored by Film Birmingham. Network, pitch ideas, and enjoy some special happy hour drinks. We'll see you there!

On Saturday, Nov. 29, we're hosting a FREE Iron Bowl watch party! The game will be shown on the BIG screen in the theatre, plus all of our tvs in the bar and lounge. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 pm, so be sure to get here early and claim your seat! There will be game day decor and party essentials (while supplies last). We’ll also have Iron Bowl-themed specialty cocktails at the bar along with the continuation of our Black Friday Sale. Seating is first come, first served.

Join us at the Sidewalk Cinema for Monthly Movie Trivia from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, immediately following Networking Nights. Hosted by Owen Roberts. Invite your friends and school your contemporaries over some movie trivia. We'll see you there! *This is a FREE event and SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.*

Welcome to Sidewalk's new Monthly Student Movie Night! Join us in the lobby before the film for board games, Wii, and a social hour from 5pm - 6pm. Followed by a discounted screening of a different film each month. The screening is open to the public, but students get discounted tickets with a Valid Student ID (must present in box office for discount)