Movies on the Plaza makes its return to The Gateway

Movie Night on the Plaza returns to The Gateway starting June 5th. Screening everyone’s favorite classic and pop-culture movies will take place every Wednesday night throughout the summer under the stars.

Richard Markosian

May 30, 2019

Movie Night on the Plaza returns to The Gateway starting June 5th.

Screening everyone’s favorite classic and pop-culture movies will take place every Wednesday night throughout the summer under the stars.

Family-friendly and free, each movie is presented by one of The Gateway’s numerous dining, shopping and entertainment merchants. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to participate in the presenting merchants’ giveaways, games and contests. Bring a blanket and to-go food from one of The Gateway’s many restaurants. Popcorn is free and beer will be for sale to those 21 and over (ID required). The plaza opens for seating at 7:30 p.m. and movies begin at sunset.

Attendees can enter to win a full set of DVDs from the Movies on the Plaza series, plus a $100 gift card package by bringing a receipt from one of the stores at The Gateway. The more dining, shopping and fun, the more chances to win, with one entry per receipt.

“Nothing says summer like outdoor movies. It’s a fun date night or family night out, to see your favorite flick in such a fun atmosphere,” said Jacklyn Briggs, marketing director for The Gateway. “The outdoor screen and use of our state-of-the-art Digital Clock Tower make it such a unique experience.”

Movie Lineup:

June 5 – The Goonies brought to you by Chedda Burger
June 12 – Hook brought to you by Mystery Escape Room
June 19 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze brought to you by California Pizza Kitchen
June 26 – Spiderman into the Spider-Verse brought to you by Discovery Gateway
July 3 – Ready Player One brought to you by Virtualities
July 10 – Ralph Breaks the Internet brought to you by Dave & Buster’s
July 17 – First Man brought to you by Clark Planetarium
July 24 – Bohemian Rhapsody brought to you by The Depot
July 31 – Despicable Me brought to you by Sweet Rolled Tacos
Aug 7 – The Incredibles 2 brought to you by Salt & Honey
Aug 14 – 10 Things I Hate About You brought to you by The Store Fine Foods Deli & Market

About The Gateway:

The Gateway is a 1.4 million square foot lifestyle destination in the heart of Downtown Salt Lake City. Owned and managed by Vestar, the property is in the midst of a $100 million redevelopment—infusing retail and dining, entertainment, modern office space, arts and culture, a boutique hotel, and a full calendar of community-driven events.

About Vestar:

As one of the leading privately held real estate companies in the United States, Vestar acquires, develops and manages shopping and entertainment destinations that serve as community focal points. Since its inception in 1989, Vestar has earned a reputation for integrity and responsibility in the fields of retail property development, operations, leasing and marketing. Vestar’s current portfolio of retail properties totals 30 million square feet throughout the western states. For more information, please visit vestar.com.

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Richard Markosian

I am a story teller and journalist. I have a passion for farmers, local craftspeople, and folks who aspire to create, build and grow their business in the local marketplace. Why local? By supporting locally-owned businesses we create more opportunity for entrepreneurs, and we claim our sovereignty to shape our communities how we want to see them. I aspire to build Utah Stories Magazine into a household Utah name, and assist Utah businesses and makers with marketing. On the journalism side of things my passion is investigative journalism that offers true insight into issues. I believe strongly in the forth estate: strong, meaningful, insightful journalism is essential to a free market Democracy.

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