It’s almost that time again! The night of nights, the show of shows, the film lover’s Super Bowl… and once again, we are celebrating them in style at the Paradise. Yes, the Academy Awards are back for their 98th edition, and we know exactly where you should watch them.

On the evening of March 15th, Paradise Theatre is going to be throwing our fourth annual Oscar viewing party – and you are cordially invited to join us. Hosted by the CBC’s Peter Knegt (who also runs the fabulous Queer Cinema Club series at the Paradise), this Oscar party is going to have everything: drinks, food, incredible prizes, a best dressed contest, a good old fashioned Oscar prediction pool, and of course, a live screening of the awards themselves up on the big screen where they belong.

The Oscars start at 7 PM, but the doors to the Paradise will open at 5 PM. Come early and fill our your predictions ballot, get yourself a few small beers, watch the red carpet and show off your own look.

The best dressed contest will be judged at 6:15pm, and the category once again is: your fashion interpretation of the nominated films. So whether that’s serving us Marty Supreme or One Battle After Another or Sinners or Weapons or even Sentimental Value (last year we had several people come in incredibly inventive costumes based on The Brutalist, so creativity is key!), we invite you to take this as literally or non-literally as you’d like. Just have fun with it… though also please avoid offensive cultural appropriation!

This event’s wonderful poster designed by Paul Twa.

Seating for this event is assigned. For accessible seating please contact info@paradiseonbloor.com

• Ground Floor Seating ($15.00 plus HST + S/C): Access to the lobby bar throughout the show!
• Balcony High Top Seating ($35 plus HST + S/C): FOR GROUPS OF TWO. Hightop and table seating close access to our balcony bar and washrooms. Grab a drink without missing a moment!
• Premium Balcony Seating ($20.00 plus HST + S/C): Premium comfy leather seats on our VIP balcony!

Doors 5 PM | Best Dressed Contest 6:15 PM | Showtime 7 PM