Cheap Chick Bargain Bulletin: Film Fest Fun! April 21, 2009

If you're craving buttered popcorn, quirky turn off your cell phone announcements (you know the ones I'm talking about, like the one where the Native Americans hunting buffalo and are interrupted by an annoying cell phone ringtone), and those comfortable stadium seats, then you should be sure to check out these two events!

The Tribeca Film Festival (starts April 22, 2009 runs through May 3, 2009)
Check here for film info and to purchase tickets for this annual event: http://www.tribecafilm.com
Cheap Chick Info: Ticket prices range from $10 to $15
Location and Subway Info: Various venues throughout the city

Thursday April 23, 2009
Rooftop Films Industrial Strength Comedy
Doors open at 8 p.m.
Enjoy live comedy and short films in a unique indoor space.
Cheap Chick Info: $6 online and at the door
Location Info: Old American Can Factory, 232 3rd Street at 3rd Avenue in Gowanus
Subway: F, G to Carroll, R to Union

Cheap Chick Bargain Bullletin-Rooftop Films, Monday April 13, 2009

This screening isn't actually on the roof, but is being held indoors at the Chelsea Market, birthplace of the Oreo. The group Rooftop Films and The Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association are sponsoring a screening of the documentary Frontrunners, which follows Stuyvesant High School students as they run for student council president. The event includes music by the group Miracles of Modern Science.

Cheap Chick Info: Free! (but seating is first-come. first-served so get there early!) Plus free Radeberger Pilsner for guests 21 and over. Doors open at 7 p.m. for Stuyvesant alums (alums must send an RSVP to stuyvesant@rooftopfilms.com) and 7:30 for the general public.
Location Info: 75 Ninth Avenue
Subway: A,C,E,L to 14th Street