*THE PARKING LOT SOCIAL COMES TO TOWN
With the ability to host up to 250 cars at each event, the Parking Lot Social represents the next evolution in the “drive-in” experience. Each tour stop will offer five nights of entertainment with the emphasis on having a fantastic night out while maintaining social distancing.
Setting it apart from a traditional drive-in experience is its custom-designed performance space. This installation is a blend of art and technology and consists of a fully covered stage, two 40foot screens, a 52-foot Tall Rainbow-Shooting Fire Hydrant, and two, larger than life, inflatable “Parking Lot Social” gorillas.
Here are a highlight of each night’s entertainment schedule.
Wed 8/19:
Parking LOL Comedy Night: Come out and relieve some stress through the medicine of laughter, as a variety of local stand-up acts will ensure endless LOLs in your car at this dedicated stand-alone event.
Thu 8/20:
Neon 90s Movie Night: Enjoy a special drive-in showing of a classic 90s movie on two 40-foot screens. And check out Throwback DJ on the main stage playing all the biggest hits from the decade straight to your car stereo. Themed costume encouraged. Thursday night’s movie is Back to the Future II.
Fri 8/21 & Sat 8/22
The Parking Lot Social: Engine Off, Party On! Experience the main event of the tour with a mix of Car-A-Oke, Boom Boom Bingo, Silent Disco DJ Battles, Trivia Contests and much more. Plus midnight movies with The Fast and the Furious on Friday and The Purge on Saturday, and live DJs.
Sat 8/22 & Sun 8/23:
Social Kids: Families can enjoy The Parking Lot Social experience with a more kid-friendly environment that features: The Big Family Trivia Contest, Boy v Girl and Parent v Kid Silent Disco, kid’s themed Car-A-Oke and Bingo. On Sun 8/23 it’s family movie night with classic drive-in movie experience for all ages and DJ. Sunday’s movie is Grease.
For tickets, which start at $29, and the complete schedule, go to https://theparkinglotsocial.com/.
*RECOGNITION FOR CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATER
Cleveland Public Theatre will receive the National Theatre Conference’s (NTC) 2020 Outstanding Theatre Award (OTA) this December. NTC is a group of distinguished members of the American Theatre Community committed to connecting, supporting, and advocating for the American Theatre.
The organization, declaring “Cleveland Public Theatre is a truly outstanding organization” has announced that CPT will receive the Outstanding Theatre Award. The award will be presented at NTC’s 2020 Virtual Conference on Saturday, December 5th at 1pm.