Towngate Theatre Dinner & a Movie: "The Big Lebowski"

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

Towngate Theatre presents The Big Lebowski
7:30 p.m. Friday, January 14
Pre-screening dinner (6:30 p.m.), movie ticket & popcorn – $25 (Reservation required.)
Movie only – $8 (No reservation required.)

About the Movie

“The Big Lebowski” is not just a movie. The 1998 Coen Brothers film about a SoCal slacker entangled in a case of mistaken identity is an undeniable pop culture force.

A mix of crime noir and bizarre comedy, “The Big Lebowski” tells the story of Jeffrey Lebowski aka The Dude, His Dudeness and El Duderin, and his unexpected journey from unemployment loafer to kidnapping go-between, rug thief and bowling kingpin.

The cast is headed by Jeff Bridges (The Dude) and John Goodman and also features Steve Buscemi, John Turturro, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Julianne Moore.

When originally released, the movie was a bit of a box office flop and received mixed reviews. However, its quirky characters, iconic moments and inspired dialogue soon elevated it to cult status—spawning merchandise, cocktails, countless memes, fansites, themed venues, an annual festival and, yes, even a religion known as Dudeism.

So, put on your bathrobe, make a White Russian and head to Towngate for this classic film.

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.

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!