Matinees on the Mountain: Contact (1997) 2025EXPIRED
published: 22 Jul 2025, 2 min read, 'EVENT EXPIRED'
when: 26 Jul 2025 | venue: Mount Wilson Observatory | cost: $20 | address: 100 Mount Wilson Circle Road., Mount Wilson 91023On select Saturday afternoons this season, enjoy classic sci-fi, vintage silent films, and even a few family-friendly surprises in our 256-seat auditorium. Moviegoers can enjoy lunch at the Cosmic Cafe or picnic on the grounds, explore the Observatory’s rich history, and then settle in for a unique cinematic experience above the city! Movie snacks & drinks will be available for purchase.
Based on the 1985 novel by Carl Sagan, Contact stars Jodie Foster as Dr. Eleanor “Ellie” Arroway, a SETI scientist who finds evidence of extraterrestrial life and is chosen to make first contact.
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