The “drive-in” has returned, bringing with it a new kind of adventure at the New Hall of Science, from Oct. 4 to Oct. 20.
Climb in and out of cars reclaimed from local junk yards as you watch a live show or film projected on the big screen. And the best thing of all is that your car is not required.
The large-scale multimedia installation and full-scale outdoor theater is made of reclaimed and recycled materials, and features a 40-foot screen and concession stand. Seating in cars are sourced from junk yards and low-power radio sounds emit from each vehicle.
Oct. 4-7 from 7 to 11 pm: “The End of the Road” is a featured slide show presented by the Museum of the Moving Image and Todd Chandler and Jeff Stark.
“Bollywood Bash” is on the big screen on Oct. 5 from 7 to 11 pm.
View a good ol’ fashioned double feature of the works of acclaimed B-movie producer Samuel Z. Arkoff on Oct. 6 from 7 to 10 pm.
“Animation Flip Out” is featured on Oct. 10 from 5 to 9 pm, and is presented by Thomas Slathes and Tammy Arnstein. There will also be demos of projectors and film splicing, and flip book activity.
Oct. 11 and 12 offer a slide show of drive-in themed photos by Stephen Mallon, from 7 to 11 pm.
New films and filmmakers are spotlighted on Oct. 16 from 5 to 9 pm, featuring short films by youth media organizations from around the city.
Take a space adventure with “Flux Factory in Galactic Drive-In” on Oct. 17 from 7 to 10 pm.
The playbill features “A Night at the Races” — bike races that is! — on Oct. 18 from 7 to 11 pm.
Silent movies are spotlighted, along with a new short film by Lem Cohen on Oct. 19 from 7 to 11 pm.
The last show at the drive in is “American made: Cars, Trucks and Working Machines on Oct. 20 from 7 to 10 pm.
Empire Drive In installation is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, with the special showings as outlined above.
New York Hall of Science [47-01 111th St. at Avenue of Science in Corona, (718) 699–0005 X353, www.nyscience.org]. $15 ($10 members).
