DOLLAR DAYS: Cinebarre does it up with events this weekend

Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2012 12:01 a.m.
UPDATED: Friday, March 23, 2012 5:37 p.m.

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Photo by Eric Gay/APNew England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez answers a question during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI.

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This weekend, I'm taking a little break from this gorgeous (yet far from wintery) weather and heading up to Asheville where the weather is just a little cooler.

But while I'm enjoying some crisp mountain air, you should take advantage of this beautiful Lowcountry winter and check out some of my picks for the upcoming week.

Transvestites and tight ends

Cinebarre, 963 Houston Northcutt Blvd., is hosting two special events this weekend that cover opposite ends of the spectrum.

On Friday, the theatre will host a special midnight screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" that will feature BackRow Productions shadow casting the film.

So-called "Survival Kits" that include items such as toast, newspaper and other items traditionally used during midnight screenings will be available for purchase. Magic Hat Brewing Co. is sponsoring the event and will be offering a special brew.

Seating begins at 11:30 p.m. Tickets to the show are $6.66.

On Sunday, head to Cinebarre to watch the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI.

Watch the big game on the big screen, as Cinebarre plans on showing the game in six or seven theaters.

Admission is free, and Cinebarre will be offering $10 buckets of beer and other specials, as well as giveaways throughout the night.

Seating begins at 6 p.m., with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m.

Call 884-7885 or go to www.cinebarre.com.

Jazz it up

The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art is hosting a free screening of the new highly acclaimed ballet film "NY Export: Opus Jazz" at 8 p.m. Friday.

The film is an adaptation of Jerome Robbins' 1958 ballet that blends jazz and ballet with an urban landscape. Dancers from the New York City Ballet originally conceived the film and perform in it, as well.

A discussion with Ellen Bar, the creator and executive producer, will follow.

"Opus Jazz" will be shown in the Recital Hall of the Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St. Go to halsey.cofc.edu.

Be(er) mine

Get a jump on Valentine's Day at Handcrafted Hearts, a pop-up shop hosted by Coast Brewing Co. this Saturday and the next.

The shop will be open during Coast's Saturday tastings (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) and will feature handmade letterpress cards from Ink Meets Paper and chocolates from Sweeteeth.

Coast will be offering four tastings for $4 and usually offers brews for sale in 22-oz. bottles and growlers. Tastings are free with any purchase.

Admission and parking are free. Coast is on the old Navy base at 1250 2nd St. North. Go to www.coastbrewing.com.

Burgers and beer

One of my favorite restaurants in Charleston is launching its new weekly "Burger Night" Monday.

Cypress Lowcountry Grille, 167 East Bay St., will offer gourmet burgers starting at $5 each Monday in the mezzanine bar only.

In addition, the menu will include special sides starting at $3 and seasonal draft beer pairings.

Call 727-0111 or go to www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com.