Merriweather Movie Nights To Kick Off Memorial Day Weekend

COLUMBIA, MD — Merriweather Post Pavilion will host its first in a series of Merriweather Movie Nights this weekend. The events are part of the new phase for the concert venue, which shifted ownership in the last year.

The nonprofit Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission took over Merriweather from developer Howard Hughes Corporation at the end of 2016. At the time of the transfer, the commission vowed to increase community and cultural use of the property.

On Saturday, May 27, the commission will present a free screening of "Grease" in a fulfillment of its promise.

“Merriweather will continue to host the best concerts each summer, but as the owner of this cherished venue, the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission is excited to begin presenting community and cultural programming, starting with our series of Movie Nights this summer,” Executive Director Ian Kennedy said.

Upcoming shows in the Merriweather Movie Nights series include "The Last Waltz" on Wednesday, June 28; "Moana" on Wednesday, July 26; and "School of Rock" on Wednesday, Aug. 30.

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Sponsors include Manor Hill Brewing and Tavern, Costello Construction of Maryland, Howard Bank, the Columbia Association, Howard County Economic Development Authority, and Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate.

Manor Hill Brewing and Tavern will have concessions for sale: flavored popcorn, pulled pork, pit beef, mac and cheese and Manor Hill Brewing farm-brewed beers.

"Grease" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 27. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, 21044. Admission is free. Reserve parking.

Image courtesy of Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission.