Every Thursday night throughout the summer, Avanti Food and Beverage lights up for a free community movie.
Projected onto their 30-foot screen at 8:30 p.m., the food hall’s Outdoor Movie Nights are a hit with locals of all ages. Their schedule, which spans a total of 19 movies this summer, is hand-selected by managers and staff.
There are upcoming kid-friendly films like “Holes” and “Shrek” — plus more grownup options like “Wedding Crashers” and “The Hangover.”
“We try to choose movies that people genuinely get excited about and want to rewatch with a crowd,” says Hayley Edmisten, Director of Marketing at Avanti. “Nostalgia plays a huge role, so we lean into cult classics, iconic comedies, throwback favorites, and feel-good movies that people can quote along with their friends. We also think about movies that match the energy of being outside on a summer night.”
The idea for movie night at Avanti stemmed from a desire to create more midweek options for Denverites beyond happy hour.
“Outdoor movies felt like the perfect fit for Avanti because they give people an easy excuse to gather with friends, grab food and drinks from multiple concepts, and spend an entire evening with us instead of just stopping in for one thing,” Edmisten says.
In addition to fostering community, Avanti’s movie night also introduces guests to great eats from all around Denver — many of which pair perfectly with a movie. For instance, guests can buy combo boxes of popcorn along with milkshakes from Knockabout Burgers, plus treats like candy and a frosty, boozy frosé.
Avanti kicked off its eighth season of movies in April, but with more than a dozen screenings still on deck for the rest of the season, there’s a good chance you can see a new-to-you movie (or one you love to rewatch).
