Event

Cinema in the Cemetery

Friends of the Cemetery and Trylon Microcinema are proud to present Poltergeist (1982) at Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery located at 2925 Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis.

Saturday, September 26: Gates 6:30pm | Showtime: Dusk (approximately 7:30)

Soon after the Freeling family discovers their young daughter conversing with the static television set, they discover their new home is besieged by diabolical forces. Director Tobe Hooper w/Zelda Rubenstein, Heather O'Rourke (1982, HD, 114m).

The proceeds from the event will help support the Friends of the Cemetery's efforts to restore the steel picket and limestone fence that serves as the border of the cemetery along Lake Street and Cedar Avenue.

Tickets: $5 in advance through September 19 | $8 after September 19 online or at the gate. Trylon discount cards will be accepted at the "door". Children 12 and under free. At-door ticket sales are cash only - credit cards will not be accepted.

Come early to experience the historic cemetery and smart phone history hunts. Taco Taxi food truck will sell food during the event. No alcoholic beverages or pets are allowed. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Area immediately in front of the stage will be a chair-free zone.

Getting to the show: On-street parking is available. No general parking within the cemetery; however, some accessible parking will be available. We encourage using public transportation or biking to the event. The Lake Street light rail stop is a short walk from the cemetery, and it is also easily accessible from multiple bus routes. Bike parking will be available within the cemetery.