Photo: Photo by Adrian Scott Fine, L.A. Conservancy
Lights, L.A., Action! Broadway Movie Palaces & Charlie Chaplin
Have you ever wanted to step back in time to Hollywood’s golden age? Join Great Outdoors LA for a one‑of‑a‑kind adventure through downtown L.A.’s historic Broadway Theater District — and catch two classic Charlie Chaplin films with live organ music!
Where & When
Saturday, June 6, 11:30 AM
Meet & greet at the stunning Orpheum Theater, 842 S. Broadway
The Day’s Adventure
11:30 AM – Broadway Movie Palace Stroll
Strut your stuff down Broadway while we uncover the secrets of 12 gorgeous movie palaces, including the Tower (1927), Los Angeles (1931), Million Dollar (1918), and United Artists (1927) — all part of the only large concentration of movie palaces left in the U.S.!
12:30 PM – Ticket Time
Return to the Orpheum Theater (1926) to grab your golden tickets for the films.
1:00 PM – Charlie Chaplin Magic
Watch the legendary Charlie Chaplin in action:
The Rink (1916) – slapstick short perfection
Modern Times (1936) – timeless classic
Bonus!: a live organist brings the Wurlitzer to life!
Photo: Modern Times poster (public domain) via Wikimedia Commons
4:00 PM (Optional) – Post‑Movie Mingle
Keep the fun rolling with an optional stroll to Grand Central Market for snacks, drinks, or dinner. Because every movie ending deserves a happy hour!
Cost
$25 per adventurer
Getting There
Light Rail: Easy peasy — stations at 7th Street, Pershing Square, and Historic Broadway
Parking: Plenty of lots along Broadway if you’re driving
Come with your walking shoes, sense of wonder, and love for cinematic history — let’s make the past come alive! ✨
Trip Leaders
Joe Holliday and Andre
Questions:
Joe Holliday [email protected] or text (562) 417-4742
Registrations/tickets available for 12 persons
Refunds: Cancellation must be received no later than May 23rd to qualify for a refund, minus a $10 administrative fee. To cancel your registration, please contact the trip leader directly.
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