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Accessibility Hamilton Alliance (AHA!) @aha-hamilton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Hamilton's one and only ACCESSIBILITY FILM FESTIVAL is back for its 3rd annual celebration!! 🎉 🗓 Saturday, September 26 📍 @thewestdale.bsky.social 🎟 FREE ADMISSION!! 🎥 4 films: Champions | How to Train Your Dragon | Eleanor the Great | Rudy Questions? Drop a comment below 👇

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Celebrating its 25th anniversary with a brand-new 4K restoration, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s explosive feature debut AMORES PERROS shook the Mexican film world and beyond. Presented in Spanish with English subtitles 📅June 12 & 14 🎟️Tickets www.thewestdale.ca/event/amores...

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We're counting down the days until Suzie McNeil's live album release! On June 26, Suzie McNeil is debuting her new show “Line 49”, reimagining Canadian classic songs through the rich, passionate lens of soul music at The Westdale 🎟️Tickets are still available at www.thewestdale.ca/event/suzie-...

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I LOVE BOOSTERS follows fearless crew of inventive young women turns shoplifting into a radical act of defiance. Starring Keke Palmer, Demi Moore, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, and Don Cheadle! 🎟️https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/i-love-boosters/

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Winner of the Best Canadian Feature Documentary Award at the 2025 Hot Docs Festival, AGATHA’S ALMANAC follows filmmaker Amalie Atkins' fiercely independent 90-year-old aunt, Agatha Bock. Visit www.thewestdale.ca/event/agatha... to get your tickets and learn more. 🎟️

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We're showing a double feature of Ousmane Sembène’s BLACK GIRL and his pioneering short BOROM SARRET, which won first prize at the 1963 Tours Film Festival in France. 📅June 7 & 10 💛In partnership with Centre Francophone Hamilton 🎟️Tickets are available at www.thewestdale.ca/event/black-...

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🏳️‍🌈Don't miss our screening of DESERT HEARTS (1985), a groundbreaking, joyful romance that proved queer characters can also live happily ever after! 📅Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 pm 🎟️Tickets available at www.thewestdale.ca/event/desert...

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Ewan McGregor in Trainspotting (1996). We're showing three screenings this June, 30th anniversary — newly restored in 4K. 📅Friday, June 5 @ 9:30 pm 📅Monday, June 8 @ 7:00 pm 📅Wednesday, June 10 @ 9:00 pm 🎟️Tickets are available at www.thewestdale.ca/event/trains...

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We had a couple of familiar faces pop into the theatre today 👀 It's the 25th Anniversary of the original SHREK, and we're showing three screenings this June with all tickets priced at just $9.25! Reserve your tickets now at www.thewestdale.ca/event/shrek/...

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We couldn't ask for a better feeling than seeing the theatre packed with an amazing community of fans, all excited to spend the whole day watching something they love. To everyone who joined us for yesterdays all-day LOTR marathon, thank you! See what's coming up next at thewestdale.ca 🎟️

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

🍿Did you know that The Westdale is a not-for-profit organization? Our goal is to raise $1,000,000 by the end of 2026, so consider making a donation next time you stop by the theatre, or by visiting thewestdale.ca/donate.

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Swipe through and click the links below to discover some new releases we have coming soon to The Westdale! HOKUM 🎟️https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/hokum/ BLUE HERON 🎟️https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/blue-heron/ LITTLE LORRAINE 🎟️https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/little-lorraine/

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We're so thrilled to have one the world’s top diatonic harmonica players CARLOS DEL JUNCO joining us as part of our May 22 Jazz Originals lineup! Grab your tickets now at www.thewestdale.ca/event/jazz-o..., $44.75 or $39.75 for Members 🎟️ 💛Sponsored by Next Steps Planning INC

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

💛Happy Membership May! This month we're giving you a chance to win FREE movies and popcorn for an entire year with our new Golden Ticket membership. Visit thewestdale.ca/membership to sign up today and learn more. Good luck!

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We've got two great new releases coming soon to The Westdale: THE DRAMA starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson and THE CHRISTOPHERS starring Sir Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel! Both films open May 1st, visit www.thewestdale.ca for tickets and showtimes! 🎟️

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Ryan from The Weber Brothers popping in to remind you to grab your tickets for their May 8th show if you haven’t yet 👀 It’s gonna be a great night celebrating their album release! 🎟️ Tickets: www.thewestdale.ca/event/an-eve... 💛 Sponsored by Next Steps Planning INC

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

We're just over a week away from our May the 4th screening of RETURN OF THE JEDI! Doors open at 6pm, trivia hosted by Justin Shaw begins at 6:30pm, and Return of the Jedi starts at 7pm. 🎟️Tickets are just over 50% sold out, get yours before they're gone at www.thewestdale.ca/event/star-w...

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Tomorrow marks the final day of Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we want to give a huge shout-out to one of the amazing groups who give their time and energy to help keep the theatre running smoothly. To all of our volunteers, past and present, thank you! 💛

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

💙🌊 MAMMA MIA is coming to The Westdale for one day only on Mother's Day, May 10th! Donna is preparing for her daughter’s wedding, meanwhile, bride-to-be Sophie has a plan to uncover the identity of her real father. 🎟️Grab your tickets now at www.thewestdale.ca/event/mamma-...

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Will Moore @clevercode.ca · 17/04/2026

Great night at @thewestdale.bsky.social seeing Great Lake Swimmers and Lauren Dillen :)

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We're thrilled to be screening THE BEARDED GIRL on May 9 with award winning writer-director Jody Wilson in attendance! On the brink of inheriting the position of "The Bearded Woman", a young woman defies her overbearing mother and runs away instead. 🎟️ www.thewestdale.ca/event/the-be...

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Don't miss these three incredible films we've just added to our lineup! 💙I SWEAR – www.thewestdale.ca/event/i-swear/ 🌲THE ART OF ADVENTURE – www.thewestdale.ca/event/the-ar... 🤖THE AI DOC: OR HOW I BECAME AN APOCALOPTIMIST – www.thewestdale.ca/event/the-ai...

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Don't miss our special screening of LED ZEPPELIN: THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME, celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year! 🎸 📅Monday, April 20 at 7:00 pm 🎟️Visit www.thewestdale.ca/event/led-ze... or our box office for tickets

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

📸Behind the scenes of THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY. A reminder that we're showing just one screening of the film as part of our Rainbow Reels 🏳️‍🌈 film talk series hosted by Laura McVey on April 30th! 🎟️https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/the-talented-mr-ripley/ 📅Thurs, April 30 @ 7pm

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Re-sharing some photos from last year's Star Wars Day event📸 This year we're back with RETURN OF THE JEDI! Plus, Justin Shaw will be returning to host our pre-screening trivia session, where you can win awesome prizes! Mon, May 4th. Doors open at 6:00pm. See you there! 🎟️Tickets: buff.ly/aTXv8yZ

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Don’t miss our special screenings of A MAGNIFICENT LIFE, featuring the Oscar winning short film 🦪THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS as an opening presentation! 📅Screenings begin this Friday, April 10 until April 16. 🎟️Visit www.thewestdale.ca/event/a-magn... for tickets and showtimes.

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Stills from IMMORTAL BELOVED. We're screening this film on April 14th as part of the HPO Composers’ Festival, with a special introduction by Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte! 🎟️Tickets are available at www.thewestdale.ca/event/immort... or in-person at our box office

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

In partnership with Centre Francophone Hamilton, we're showing two screenings of RU! Based on the Award–winning novel, Ru follows a wealthy Vietnamese family fleeing their homeland. For shy Tinh, adapting to a new language and life proves difficult. 🎟️Tickets and showtimes: buff.ly/zlVxmvr

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

What a lovely group of friends! I'm sure there are no dark secrets lurking beneath the surface, or any murders looming! We're showing one screening of THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY as part of our Rainbow Reels 🏳️‍🌈 film talk series on April 30 at 7pm. 🎟️Tickets: www.thewestdale.ca/event/the-ta...

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

May the 4th Be With You! Star Wars Day is officially 1 month away, and we're screening Star Wars: Return of the Jedi on May 4 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now! You sold us out last year, so reserve your tickets before they're gone at www.thewestdale.ca/event/star-w... 🎟️

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🍁We've got a whole day of FREE movie screenings for National Canadian Film day on April 15th! 🍿THE MOVIE MAN – 4:00PM 🛼THE FURIES (LES FURIES) – 6:15PM 🎸HARD CORE LOGO - 9:00PM 🎟️Tickets are FREE! Register online at www.thewestdale.ca or in-person at the box office to save your spot. #CanFilmDay

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We've got the perfect plans for your Easter long weekend 🐣 And all tickets are only $9.25! 🤖IRON GIANT Sat, April 4 - 1pm Sun, April 5 - 7pm Mon, April 6 - 1pm 🐔CHICKEN RUN Fri, April 3 - 1pm Sun, April 5 - 1pm 🎟️Tickets are available at www.thewestdale.ca

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Award-winning Canadian writer-director Kire Paputts will be joining us on April 7th for a special Q&A screening of JUNKIE RUN, moderated by Lou Molinaro! 🎥Filmed in HAMILTON! 🎟️Tickets are available now at www.thewestdale.ca/event/junkie... or in-person at our box office. We'll see you there 👋

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

📸A few fun digicam shots of some of the cool looks from our recent Oscars Viewing Party! We’ve got another fun FREE night coming up, join us for the 2026 JUNO Awards Viewing Party on March 29 at 7:00pm! 🎟️Reserve your free tickets and learn more at buff.ly/vg2ZUS7. We'll see you there!

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

You've been asking for it, and it's finally here! When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008. Official Selection and People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award TIFF ’25 Winner 🏆 🎟️Tickets are available at buff.ly/RudkjDj

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

These Oscar winning films are playing NOW at The Westdale!🏆 Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, what a great year it was for amazing movies. 🎟️Visit thewestdale.ca for tickets and showtimes!

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This year marks the 40th anniversary of James Cameron's sci-fi masterpiece ALIENS! 👽 We're showing just two screenings on March 21 and 24. Visit www.thewestdale.ca/event/aliens/ to grab your tickets now! 🎟️ 📅Saturday, March 21 @ 9:15 pm 📅Tuesday, March 24 @ 9:15 pm

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Aliens - The Westdale

40th Anniversary! Extended Director's Cut!

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Catch THE GRADUATE on March 22! Tickets are open to all, but the post-screening Film Society chat with Jeffrey Bender is members-only. Doors open at 12:00 pm with complimentary treats from Valentino's. ⭐Become a Member: www.thewestdale.ca/membership/ 🎟️ Tickets: www.thewestdale.ca/event/the-gr...

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

SIRAT has been nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Sound and Best International Feature Film! 🎬 We’re showing three screenings starting tomorrow, March 7th. Experience its incredible sound design the way it was meant to be heard, in the theatre! 🎟️Tickets available now at buff.ly/MRFkDrj

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

💛In tribute to the incredible Catherine O’Hara (1954-2026), we'll be showing two special screenings of BEST IN SHOW on March 8 & 11. We'll miss you, Catherine! 🎟️Tickets and showtimes are available at www.thewestdale.ca/event/best-i... or in-person at our box office.

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Martin Z.ombie @pxtl.ca · 28/02/2026

My niece came to visit and we all went to see the new Paw Patrol special that was playing at @thewestdale.bsky.social. Just a 44-minute double-episode thing. It was cute. I just realized Zuma is totally the Aquaman of the Paw Patrol. Water-based disasters must happen to give him something to do.

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

We're so excited that our Executive Director, Alysha Main, has been nominated for the YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Awards in the Arts & Culture category! Join us for the awards on March 5th at the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen's. Learn more at women-of-distinction.ca

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

One of the Top 50 highest-rated movies on Letterboxd and one of the greatest samurai movies ever made, we're showing HARAKIRI on March 5th at 7pm. Part of our The Way of the Sword Film Talk Series hosted by Ryan Fergsuon. 🎟️Tickets: buff.ly/Hx9IMYZ

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🎺🎬Wow! Thank you to everyone who came out to our Ninety One-derful Years: Some Like It Hot gala this past Saturday. We loved seeing everyone dressed up in their incredible outfits, enjoying themselves in our space!

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I can’t believe I caught these totally un-Photoshopped photos of some beloved family-movie characters exploring the theatre! Happy Family Day! We've got screenings of The African Queen and The Princess Bride today. Get tickets and see more upcoming family film screenings at buff.ly/JY7W1v2 🎟️

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

SELMA, directed by Ava DuVernay, tells the story of the 1965 marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, highlighting Martin Luther King Jr. and his leadership in the fight to secure equal voting rights for Black Americans. 📅Sun, Feb 22 @ 1:00 pm 📅Mon, Feb 23 @ 7:00 pm 🎟️https://buff.ly/aLu9IcJ

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Gorgeous photos by White Pine Imaging of Keegan and Natalka’s wedding at the theatre! Celebrating this day of love (and the theatre’s 2019 re-opening anniversary) by sharing one of the many amazing events we’re lucky to host. Congrats again to Keegan and Natalka 💛🍿 📸 Photos by White Pine Imaging

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

We're giving you a special sneak peek at some of the exciting auction items that will be available for you to bid on during tomorrow's Gala! Arrive when doors open at 6:00pm to grab your bidding card, and enjoy live jazz and delicious hors d'oeuvres. 🎟️Tickets and more info: buff.ly/2ZPLtqf

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🎼Musically Speaking – Winter Wonders: The Soundtrack of the Season is coming up fast on February 25th! Hosted by Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte. 📅Wednesday, February 25 @ 1:00 pm 💛Sponsored by incite Foundation for the Arts 🎟️ Get tickets and learn more at buff.ly/TNXXrhh

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The Westdale @thewestdale.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Our Film Society screening of LOST IN TRANSLATION is officially back on! We'll see you all on Sunday, March 1 at 7:00 pm for a special screening of the film, with our Film Society discussion following the film. 🎟️Tickets are available at buff.ly/BbZ3iox or in-person at our box office!

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