Innovation & Cinema
Music-Powered Movies on the Lawn
Get ready to sing your heart out during this season’s Innovation & Cinema movie series in Bailey Park. Proudly hosted by a/perture Cinema and Innovation Quarter, enjoy six free films that will have you humming along–or perhaps even belting out the lyrics. (Being on pitch is NOT required!)
Event Highlights
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Innovation & Cinema series in the iQ, and to celebrate, we’re bursting out in song. Well, the movies are, anyway. Join the fun this year at Innovation & Cinema in Bailey Park and discover a stellar lineup of toe-tapping films.
As always, these events are free, and you can fuel your movie watching with dinner, snacks or drinks from local food trucks right at the park. Bring your comfiest lawn chair or a cozy blanket, and settle in for a music-themed movie, showing monthly April through October.
About Our Sponsor
We are delighted to announce that local real estate firm, The Ginther Group, is sponsoring this series. The Ginther Group’s commitment to excellence and community engagement is just an example of their dedication to making a positive impact in every facet of their endeavors.
Event Details
The dynamic duo of Innovation Quarter and a/perture cinema is back in this year’s tempo-filled theme. To ensure everyone can enjoy the film, please bring blankets or low-slung chairs to keep the views wide open. Canine friends are welcome, provided they are on a leash.
Time
Food and drink will be available for purchase starting at 7 p.m., provided by local food trucks and restaurants. Film screenings will begin at sunset.
Location
Lower Lawn at Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave. Winston-Salem, NC (some pre-event activities will take place on the Upper Lawn, details will vary by event)
Food and Drink
Food and drink vendors will be at all Innovation & Cinema events. Vendors will vary for each event. You are welcome to bring your own food or purchase it from a food truck or one of your favorite iQ restaurants.
Drinks from Incendiary Brewing will be available for purchase near Bailey Park’s food truck court. Outside alcohol is prohibited.
Weather Plan
If rains puts a damper on our event, an announcement about cancellation or rescheduling will be announced by 4 p.m. on the day of the event.
April 11, 2025
Sing 2 (2021)
Rated: PG
This family-friendly animated film features powerhouse talent like Scarlett Johansson, Matthew McConaughey, and Reese Witherspoon. It’s chock-full of musical hits everyone knows and loves. The movie is a blast with lots of fun and a message about perseverance and teamwork that leaves everyone smiling.
If you’re bringing kids to the movie, plan to arrive early to join singer-songwriter and Carolina native William Nesmith for a kids’ singalong featuring tunes from Sing 2!
Get a full description and other details about Sing 2 (2021).
May 16, 2025
Pitch Perfect (2012)
Rated: PG-13
It’s the battle of the college acapella groups! Choose your side and cheer on all-girls’ group, The Bellas, or root for their rival all-male counterparts, The Treblemakers. No matter who you’re hoping will emerge victorious, you’ll love singing along with their infectious mash-ups.
Get a full description and other details about Pitch Perfect (2012).
June 13, 2025
Dreamgirls (2012)
Rated: PG-13
A girl group from Detroit makes it big in the ‘60s, but not without their fair share of hardship along the way. This fictional film, largely based on the hit group The Supremes, explores the evolution of R&B music throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s. Big name talent like Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson mean this film has major musical chops, too.
Get a full description and other details about Dreamgirls (2006).
August 15, 2025
School of Rock (2003)
Rated: PG-13
School is in session…like you’ve never seen–or heard–before. In School of Rock, an unlikely private school substitute teacher, played by the hilarious Jack Black, is bound and determined to transform his crew of fifth grade students into a legit rock band to challenge his former band in the upcoming Battle of the Bands.
Get a full description and other details about School of Rock (2003).
September 12, 2025
La Bamba (1987)
Rated: PG-13
“La Bamba” was the first Spanish song to reach number one on American music charts, and it’s upbeat and catchy. The story behind the musician who wrote and performed it, however, is shrouded in tragedy. This film follows the story of Richie Valens as he rose to fame and then unexpectedly died at the young age of 17.
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Luis De La Cruz Son Caribe Latin Dance will be onsite to get everyone in the Latin music spirit.
Get a full description and other details about La Bamba (1987).
October 10, 2025
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Rated: PG-13
Just in time for Halloween, we’ve got a still-music-focused-yet-slightly-spooky film to round out the 2025 Innovation & Cinema season. Little Shop of Horrors is the story of a carnivorous plant that needs blood to thrive and…you know what? Why don’t you just plan to come see for yourself? Whether you already know this classic ‘80s film or if it will be your first viewing, we hope to see you there!
Get a full description and other details about Little Shop of Horrors (1986).
