With a party and bus trip to a Mission Valley IMAX theater, local “Star Wars” fans can get a jump on the rest of the country by seeing “The Force Awakens” a day ahead of its national theatrical release.
Open only to people 21 and over, the event is being offered by the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park.
For $95 — or $75 for Fleet members and students — moviegoers will be treated Thursday, Dec. 17, to a pre-screening party at the Fleet with food and drink from local breweries, distilleries and restaurants; themed science activities; and a chance to meet R2-D2 and Stormtroopers.
“You’ll have an opportunity to discuss light-speed travel and the possibility of visiting exoplanets with local scientists, and witness a demonstration on how hover transportation could work,” the Fleet says. “You’ll also enjoy fun, themed science activities such as making your own lightsaber and using mind control to play a video game.”
Attendees coming in costume have a chance to win prizes.
“By 9:45 p.m. you’ll be riding in style to the film thanks to our private motorcoaches. We’ll take you right to the AMC Mission Valley IMAX theater for this very special screening of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’ The film begins at 10:30 p.m.”
Food and drink sponsors at the 7 p.m. party include:
- Aztec Brewing Company
- Old Harbor Distilling Co.
- Port Brewing and Lost Abbey
- The Prado
- Quad Ale House
- Saiko Sake & Sushi Bar
- Bice Ristorante
- Slater’s 50/50
- High Dive Bar & Grill
- Soda & Swine
- Malahat Spirits Co.
- Tidal Seasonal Craft & Catch
Some sponsors are providing Star Wars-inspired food, such as Intergalactic Meatballs from Quad Ale House or the Desert Planet Dessert from High Dive Bar & Grill.
Seating is limited. For more information, visit this Fleet event page.
