Rialto Theatre Oscars Party: Red Carpet, Big Screens, and Hollywood Drama
Dress up, grab a seat, and watch the Academy Awards with fellow movie lovers.
Shannon
March 11, 2026
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Lights, camera, Raleigh! The Rialto Theatre Oscars Party rolls out the red carpet on Sunday, March 15, with doors opening at 5:30 pm for red carpet coverage and the Academy Awards broadcast starting at 7 pm. Admission is free, but you’ll need a ticket to snag a seat—because even Hollywood nights require a headcount. Throw on something glamorous (or at least “Oscars-adjacent”) and enjoy the show with a room full of fellow film fans.
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This isn’t sponsored (we’d happily accept free popcorn though). We just love a good movie night. 🎬 (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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