The Alamo Drafthouse has finally put together a festival for those of us who prefer teen dramas and chick flicks over sci-fi and horror movies.
Taking place Nov 1-3 n Austin, Forever Fest is Alamo’s “girlie” answer to their mega-popular Fantastic Fest.
The festival will be a celebration of everything from rom-coms to young adult fiction to adorable cat videos.
Tickets for each Forever Fest event cam be purchased at drafthouse.com.
Here’s a look at the schedule:
Friday, November 1st
7:30pm – Empire Records
Join us for a rare screening of the original cut of EMPIRE RECORDS in 35mm. Damn the man, save the Empire!9:30pm – Rex Manning Day Party at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel
Celebrate the best day of the year with a ’90s blowout featuring a live band covering hits like “Say No More, Mon Amour,” an Empire Employee Costume Contest and a Rex Manning photobooth.Saturday, November 2nd
11:45am – The Cutest Show on Earth presented by Buzzfeed Animals
Can you get through this video collection of cuteness without smiling, laughing and crying tears of happiness?2:15pm – Young Adult Book Panel
Are you a Young Adult fan who’s a little less “Y” and a bit more “A”? Join us for a panel with four of the most dynamic writers in the genre: Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan (the Fug Girls), Megan McCafferty and Kirsten Smith.4:15pm – Danceoke
Watch performers bring the best dance movies and music videos to life on stage as the scenes play behind them on the silver screen. It’s like karaoke… but way more awesome.7:00pm & 8:30pm – Sixteen Candles
Savor this John Hughes classic along with Liane Curtis (Randy) and Debbie Pollack (Marlene ‘Lumberjack’), who will be in attendance for an audience Q&A.9:00pm- Forever Fest ’80s Dance at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel
This dance will prove that girls just wanna have fun with SIXTEEN CANDLES cast in attendance, plus ‘80s hits spun by DJ F*ckin A and a costume contest. (Bonus points if you make your own dress, PRETTY IN PINK style.)Sunday, November 3rd
12:00pm – Wild Brunch
Heat up your Sunday with this mimosa-fueled salute to the sexiest men in Hollywood. And yes, catcalling and whistling is encouraged!
