Arts & Entertainment

Drive-In Movies: 'Pacific Rim,' 'Grown Ups 2' and More

Here are the showtimes for the movies playing at the Solano West Wind drive-in movie theater in Concord, Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14.

Movies showing at the West Wind Solano drive-in this weekend include this week's new releases, "Pacific Rim" and Grown Ups 2."

Here are the showtimes for drive-in movies in Concord:

DOUBLE FEATURE
Despicable Me 2 (PG, 98 minutes) 
Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig 
Plays Fri - Sun: 8:55 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Pacific Rim (PG-13, 131 minutes) 
Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam 
Plays Fri - Sun: 12:55 a.m.

DOUBLE FEATURE
Grown Ups 2 (PG-13, 101 minutes) 
Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James 
Plays Fri - Sun: 8:55 p.m. and 11 p.m.
The Lone Ranger (PG-13, 149 minutes) 
Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer 
Plays Fri - Sun: 12:55 a.m.

Price: Single and double features are $7.25 for adults, except for Tuesdays when the cost drops to $5, and $1 for kids ages 5 to 11. Children 4 and under are free.

Have you seen any of these movies? What did you think? Share your review in the comments.

Here's what you need to know about the drive-in:

  • It can get really busy, so arrive early to snag the best parking spots.
  • You'll tune your car radio to hear the movie. Some people use plug-in speakers to amplify the sound.
  • You can bring food, but no alcohol. 
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • Big trucks and SUVs should be parked at the back of the lot, so as not to block the screen.
  • On a warm evening, you can always bring a couple of chairs and sit outside of the car. Just make sure the windows are down and the radio is up.
  • Some other useful items to bring include: snacks, a cooler full of ice cold beverages, pillows and blankets.
  • Be aware of other people: don't turn on your headlights during the movie. Take you foot off the brake so that the light doesn't shine behind you. Don't leave your trunk or doors open and block the screen.
  • Don't change the radio station. No one wants to hear Taylor Swift blasting while good is fighting evil or the guy is about to get the girl.
Visit WestWindDriveins.com for more information.


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