Need weekend plans? Catch up on some classic movies at theaters around Bradenton

Movie theaters were allowed to reopen at 50 percent capacity on June 5 as part of the second phase of Florida’s reopening.

Some theater chains, including Regal and AMC, have opted not to come back just yet.

But several local operations are inviting theatergoers back with screenings of classics and fan favorites.

Here’s a preview of what is playing around Bradenton this weekend.

Lakewood Ranch Cinemas—June 12 to June 18

The non-profit Sarasota Film Society, which operates two local theaters, has a slate of classics lined up for this weekend at its Lakewood Ranch location. The selection includes a screening of all eight Harry Potter films.

Movies and showtimes:

▪ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: 1:20 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. Friday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; 4:20 p.m. Saturday, Monday and Wednesday.

▪ Major League: 4:20 p.m. Friday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. 1:20 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. Saturday, Monday and Wednesday.

▪ Minions: 3:20 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily.

▪ American Sniper: 6:20 p.m. daily.

▪ Sing: 12:40 p.m. daily.

▪ E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Noon daily.

▪ Jaws: 3 p.m. daily.

▪ Jurassic Park: 1:40 p.m., 4:40 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. daily.

▪ The Secret Life of Pets: 1 p.m. and 6:40 p.m. daily.

▪ The Secret Life of Pets 2: 4 p.m. daily.

▪ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: 12:20 p.m., 3:40 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday.

▪ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 12:20 p.m., 3:40 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday.

▪ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 12:20 p.m., 3:40 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday.

▪ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: 12:20 p.m., 3:40 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday.

▪ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 12:20 p.m., 3:40 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday.

▪ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 12:20 p.m., 3:40 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday.

▪ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows– Part I: 12:20 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. Thursday.

▪ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows– Part II: 7 p.m. Thursday.

Details: 10715 Rodeo Drive #8, Lakewood Ranch. Adults: $5. Children: $3.50.

Info: filmsociety.org.

Burns Court Cinemas—June 12 to June 18

Burns Court Cinemas, also operated by the Sarasota Film Society, will have a different selection of blockbusters.

Movies and showtimes:

▪ Chinatown: 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily.

▪ Breakfast at Tiffany’s: 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily.

▪ Grease: 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily.

▪ Forrest Gump: 7 p.m. daily.

Details: Burns Court Cinemas, 506 Burns Lane, Sarasota. Adults: $5. Children: $3.50.

Info: filmsociety.org.

Ruskin Family Drive-In—June 12 to June 18

Movies and showtimes:

▪ Space Jam: 8:45 p.m. daily.

▪ Beetlejuice: 10:15 p.m. daily.

Details: 5011 U.S. 41 N., Ruskin. Ages 9 and up: $6. Ages 5-8: $1. Cash only. $5 fee for bringing your own food.

Info: ruskinfamilydrivein.com.

This story was originally published June 10, 2020 at 1:07 PM with the headline "Need weekend plans? Catch up on some classic movies at theaters around Bradenton."