This event is in the past.It took place on March 15, 2026 at Metrograph.
Mainstream
MainstreamSuit up in your red carpet finest and watch the Oscars on the big screen for free, with ballots due by 7 p.m. for a shot at $200 in prizes. Choose between two theaters or the lobby, with one screen kept whisper-quiet.
indie cinema
film buff gathering
dress-up party
free event
Tips
🎭"We, the citizens of the LES, come here to be insufferable"
🪑wooden seats — cozy for awards, less so for long films
🗳️ballots due before 7 p.m. to win prizes
Academy Awards Viewing Party
Lower East Side
MainstreamMainstreamSuit up in your red carpet finest and watch the Oscars on the big screen for free, with ballots due by 7 p.m. for a shot at $200 in prizes. Choose between two theaters or the lobby, with one screen kept whisper-quiet.
indie cinema
film buff gathering
dress-up party
free event
Tips
🎭"We, the citizens of the LES, come here to be insufferable"
🪑wooden seats — cozy for awards, less so for long films
🗳️ballots due before 7 p.m. to win prizes
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