Date Night: Experience A Classic Film At The Cinematheque

This is not your nacho-scented, overstuffed multiplex. A date at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque is a no-frills experience where you can grab a handful of free candy from a bowl in the orange-accented, pop-art inspired lobby before selecting a spot in the stadium seats. The magic is on the 36-foot-wide screen, from schlock masterpieces like Showgirls to nearly-impossible-to-view foreign classics such as The Earrings of Madame de ... . “The movies at the Cinematheque show a variety of artistic and human experiences,” says Cinematheque director John Ewing. A date here is a pact to venture beyond the familiar together — from hearing guest speakers break down an experimental film scene-by-scene to seeing your favorite classic on glorious 35mm. “It’s exciting,” Ewing says. 11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-421-7450, cia.edu/cinematheque   After: Continue your artistic collab with an avant-garde hot dog, choosing from more than 50 toppings in the shabby-chic Happy Dog at Euclid Tavern. 11625 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-5400, happydogcleveland.com  #Culture #OldSchool #Inexpensive