Towngate Theatre Dinner & a Movie: "The Karate Kid" (1984)

A unique movie theater in Wheeling, Towngate offers screenings of some of America’s most iconic films.

Towngate Theatre presents The Karate Kid (1984)
7:30 p.m. Friday, November 12
Pre-screening dinner (6:30 p.m.), movie ticket & popcorn – $25 (Reservation required. Make online or call 304-242-7700.)
Movie only – $8 (No reservation required.)

About the Movie

One of the biggest hits of the blockbuster summer of 1984, “The Karate Kid” is an endearing coming-of-age, underdog story following the friendship of a bullied teenager Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and his martial arts trainer Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita). Through Miyagi’s teaching, Daniel prepares to take on arch-rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) in a karate tournament. Along the way, he learns life lessons, overcomes adversity and ultimately faces his opponent in an epic match.

The characters have become pop culture icons and the story continues to resonate with generations of movie lovers.

The film spawned a franchise of merchandise, three sequels, an animated television series and a 2010 remake. The series “Cobra Kai,” currently airing on Nexflix, reunites Macchio and Zabka as their rival characters from the original movie. The series has received several Primetime Emmy nominations and has inspired a new generation to rediscover the films.

You Can Have Dinner, too!

Moviegoers have the option to have dinner in Towngate’s social room prior to the screening. Park once and enjoy twice the fun!

Buffet dinners will be served promptly at 6:30 p.m. before each film. After dinner, head upstairs for the movie at 7:30 p.m. The cost for dinner is $25 and includes your seat for the movie, all food, soft drinks, coffee, tea, water and a box of popcorn to enjoy during the film. Beer and wine are available for purchase.

Menu:

• Mr. Miyagi’s Soy marinated sirloin
• Cobra Kai Lemon chicken
• Strike First vegetable stir fry
• No Mercy rice
• Mixed green salad w/ Ranch & Italian
• Chopped Asian salad w/ sesame vinaigrette
• Bread & honey butter

You must make reservations for dinner by 5 p.m. Wednesday prior to the screening. You don’t need to make reservations for the film.

Don’t delay. Space is limited.

Register for pre-screening dinner online or call 304-242-7700.

Why Go To the Movie Theater?

Get off the couch! Stop binge watching by yourself. Hollywood movies are meant to be seen­ with others, in the movie theater, on the BIG screen. The actors are figuratively and literally larger than life! Get together with other movie lovers. Engage in thought-provoking conversation. You will learn more about the art and history of cinema, too.

2021-22 Schedule for Dinner & A Movie at Towngate

“Beetlejuice”
Friday, October 22

“The Karate Kid” (1984)
Friday, November 12

“The Big Lebowski”
Friday, January 14

“To Kill a Mockingbird”
Friday, February 18

“Singin’ in the Rain”
Friday, March 11

Towngate: A unique movie theater in Wheeling.

A church-turned-theater, Towngate is located in Wheeling’s historic Centre Market District and is part of the nonprofit Oglebay Institute. Towngate offers entertainment almost every weekend including theater, improv, live music, children’s theater and more. A variety of acting classes are offered year-round.

As a single screen cinema, Towngate celebrates the significance of the small-town movie house by bringing classic films back to the big screen.

Whether you consider yourself a film buff or you only like movies for the popcorn, our films will entertain and inspire. See you at Towngate!