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Squid Games: The Trials Experience (2024) | Experiences | Jan 1 - Mar 10, 2024

You’ve seen Squid Game on Netflix, now play the game in real life. Six challenges will put your skills to the test in an immersive competition like no other. Be one of the first to accept the Front Man’s challenge. Are you ready? Winners interested in participating in season 2 casting for The Challenge will ….

Noir City Film Festival (2024) | Film Festivals | Jan 19 - Jan 28, 2024

Festival attendees enjoy ten dark days of noir-themed double features as they were meant to be seen—on the big screen in a historic movie palace. Hosted by Film Noir Foundation founder and TCM host Eddie Muller, this year’s program of double features pairs one English-language noir with one similarly themed international noir.

National Lego Day | Cultural Events | Jan 28

Every January 28th, National Lego Day celebrates these incredibly ingenious and enriching toys. Lego can be taken apart and put back together as often as you’d like, meaning endless creative play for children and adults. It all began in 1932 with Ole Kirk Christiansen, a carpenter from Billund, Denmark, who founded the Lego company to ….

Bob Marley: One Love Premieres in Kingston, Jamaica (2024) | World Premieres | Jan 23, 2024

Kingston rolls out the red carpet to welcome the movie Bob Marley: One Love with a hometown Jamaica premiere hosted by Fae Ellington at the Carib 5 Theatre in Kingston, Jamaica on January 23, 2023. In attendance were the film’s stars, including Kingsley Ben-Adir, James Norton, Aston Barrett Jr., Anna-SharéBlake, Gawaine “J-Summa” Campbell, Naomi Cowan, ….

Vincent D'Onofrio, Nancy Savoca and Richard Guay Live Discussion and Screening of Landmark '90s Indie Household Saints (2024) | Film Screenings, Panel Discussions | Jan 19, 2024

Actor Vincent D’Onofrio, director Nancy Savoca and producer/writer Richard Guay appear in person for a 4K restored screening and discussion of their landmark 1990s New York City indie Household Saints, on Friday, January 19, 2024. Director Nancy Savoca’s Household Saints is a landmark, long-unavailable 1990s indie that chronicles a spirited Italian-American New York family. Vincent ….

National Popcorn Day | Cultural Events | Jan 19

On January 19th we celebrate National Popcorn Day! Whether salted, buttered, or drizzled with caramel, popcorn is one of those snacks that’s perfect anytime. It’s great on the go, while watching a movie, or in your living room!

Winnie the Pooh Day | Cultural Events | Jan 18

Lovable character Winnie the Pooh was originally created in 1926 by A. A. Milne. His stories have sparked wholesome childhood dreams for nearly a century. While there are many other characters within the Winnie the Pooh universe, including Kanga, Rabbit, Roo and Tigger, there is no doubt that the bear wearing a red shirt — ….

Animation First Festival (2024) | Film Festivals | Jan 23 - Jan 28, 2024

French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF) presents the seventh edition of its Animation First Festival, which has expanded this year from a three to six day festival, running from Tuesday, January 23 through Sunday, January 28, 2024. Animation First is the only festival in the U.S. dedicated to showcasing the enduring legacy and innovation of French ….

Astrobiotic Tech's Peregrine Lander Moon Mission Launches with Sci-Fi Writer Arthur C. Clarke's Remains on Board (2024) | Milestones | Jan 8, 2024

On January 8, 2024, Astrobiotic Technology launched its Peregrine Lander on a mission to the moon. Peregrine’s cargo during what was dubbed the “Tranquility Flight” included the remains and DNA of more than 70 deceased people, including noted science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke. Memorial spaceflight company Celestis, which was involved with the mission, called ….