SALA News:

SALA Event Center welcomes August with a dynamic schedule of new film premieres, treasured classics, live music, community events, and the return of one of New Mexico’s most compelling cultural showcases—The Oppenheimer Festival 2025. With something new every week, SALA invites all ages to explore, reflect, and celebrate creativity in the heart of Los Alamos.

New Reel Films

Sponsored by Casa Los Alamos
Fridays & Saturdays at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. | Sundays at 2 p.m.

Aug. 1–3
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Marvel’s First Family faces Galactus in a retro-futuristic showdown.

F1: The Movie
A legendary racer returns for one last shot at glory.

Aug. 8–17
Sketch
When her drawings come to life, a young artist and her family must navigate the chaos.

Freakier Friday
A contemporary take on the classic identity-swap comedy.

Aug. 22–31
Eddington
A simmering drama set in New Mexico explores secrets, survival, and small-town tensions.

Classic Film Saturdays

6:30 p.m. | Sponsored by Wiemann Wealth Management

• Aug 2 – Dunkirk
  
• Aug 9 – Flags of Our Fathers
  
• Aug 16 – From Here to Eternity
  
• Aug 23 – Hacksaw Ridge
  

Featured Events & Screenings

• Aug. 2, 9 a.m. – Kubo and the Two Strings (PJs & Movies)
  • Sponsored by: Boomerang Consignment and Gaia Gifts
    
• Aug. 7, 6 p.m. – Dirty Dancing (Date Night)
  • Sponsored by: Larissa Baker, Becca Jones, Jessica Hoffer
    
• Aug. 9, 4 p.m. – The Chosen, Season 4, Episode 8
  • Sponsored by: Lisa Shin, O.D.
    
• Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. – Tokyo Night – Anime Lounge: A Silent Voice
  • Sponsored by: Los Alamos Arts Council
    
• Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. – Titanic: The Musical
  • Sponsored by: Los Alamos Arts Council
    
• Aug. 28, 7 p.m. – Queer Movie Night
  
• Aug. 10 & 24, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. – Studio Ghibli Fest 2025
  
  • Aug. 10: Grave of the Fireflies
    
  • Aug. 24: Ponyo
    

Live & Community Events

• Aug. 5 & 19, 7 p.m. – Free Palestine Summer Series (Free)
  
• Starting Aug. 8, Fridays at 7:30–11 p.m. – Teen Movie Night
  • Sponsored by: JJAB
• Aug. 9 – New Mexico Peace Festival

• Aug. 9, 7 p.m. – Baggage Claim Live Show ($15)
  
• Aug. 14, 6 p.m. – Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour
  
• Aug. 25, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. – UNM-LA Estate Planning Talk (Lunch Provided)

Oppenheimer Festival 2025

A Two-Week Cultural Exploration Through Science, Legacy & Art

Aug. 16–31 | Theme: Peace. Legacy. Explore
oppenheimerfestival.com | Socials: @oppenheimer.festival

Returning for its third year and winner of the 2024 Top HAT Award for Best New Experience, the Oppenheimer Festival transforms Los Alamos into a destination for reflection, conversation, and connection. Through film, music, panel discussions, and historic storytelling, the festival reimagines the legacies of science, memory, and community.

Opening Highlights

• Aug. 16, 9 a.m. – Walk to Restore The House
  
• Aug. 16, 6 p.m. – Opening Dinner & Tribute to Nancy Bartlit
  
• Aug. 17, 4 p.m. – Doctor Atomic – Opera screening
  

Daily Free Programming

• Morning VR & Film Sessions – 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.
  • Featuring The Atomic Tree, What’s Left of Oppenheimer’s Los Alamos
    
• Afternoon: The Manhattan Series – Daily at 12 PM
  
  • 2 Episodes on Fridays & Saturdays
    
• Saturday 4 p.m. Features:
  
  • Aug. 16 – Oppenheimer: Science, Mission, Legacy
    
  • Aug. 23 – Secrets in the Shadows: Project Y Spies
    
  • Aug. 30 – The Most Brilliant Human Mind (Q&A with director Livia Bertha and physicist Imre Pazsit)

Festival Access Options

• Visitor Pass (Free): Access all daytime programming
  
• Day Pass ($20): Add one evening event
  
• Peace & Legacy Badges ($60 each): Full access to every evening event
  

Peace Week (Aug. 21–24)

• Aug. 21 – Richland + Q&A
  
• Aug. 22 – Barefoot Gen
  
• Aug. 23 – Dr. Strangelove (National Theatre Live)
  
• Aug. 24 – First We Bombed New Mexico + Reception
  

Legacy Week (Aug. 28–31)

• Aug. 28 – Oppenheimer & the H-Bomb
  
• Aug. 29 – In This Corner of the World
  
• Aug. 30 – The Cosmic Trigger + Dinner
  
• Aug. 31 – Oppenheimer + Festival Closing Celebration
  

SALA Membership Program

Belong to the story. Support the experience.

Members are the heartbeat of SALA’s mission to preserve culture, elevate film, and foster connection. With a SALA Membership, enjoy:

• Free entry to Classic and Community Films
  
• Exclusive invitations to member-only screenings
  
• Early access and full entry to Oppenheimer Festival 2025
  
• Discounts on tickets, concessions, rentals, and merchandise
  
• Behind-the-scenes content and special previews
  
• Recognition in our supporter gallery and newsletters
  

Memberships are available for individuals, couples, families, and students.
Join now at https://sala.losalamos.com/salaproject/#membership 

Partner with SALA

Create impact through community collaboration.

SALA welcomes partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, artists, and educators who share our vision of storytelling and engagement. Partner benefits include:

• Co-branded event opportunities
  
• Sponsor recognition across events, screen promotions, and online media
  
• Access to venue space for custom events or programs
  
• Visibility among Los Alamos residents and visiting audiences
  
• Opportunities for community outreach and educational partnerships
  

To become a SALA Partner, email sala@losalamos.com or visit https://sala.losalamos.com/corporate/#sponsorship.

Make August unforgettable—join us at SALA Event Center.
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