# Event Details - **Event Name**: Arrival: Free Film Screening @ Libbey Bowl - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for the Ojai Film Society's FREE Summer Series at Libbey Bowl Presented by Hotel El Roblar!About this EventARRIVAL | THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 | DOORS 6:302016 | Run Time: 1 hr 56 min | Science Fiction | PG-13Directed by: Denis VilleneuveLinguistics professor Louise Banks (Amy Adams) leads an elite team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down in 12 locations around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must race against time to find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors. Hoping to unravel the mystery, she takes a chance that could threaten her life and quite possibly all mankind.Arrival is based on the 1998 novella Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang, winner of the Sturgeon and Nebula Awards, and premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2016. It was selected by the American Film Institute as one of ten “Movies of the Year.” The Guardian rated it the third-best film of 2016. Critic Catherine Shoard said that it "amounts to something transcendent; something to reignite your excitement for cinema, for life.” Numerous other publications and websites, including The Atlantic, Blastr, and Digital Trends named Arrival the best film of 2016.“... a film with a contracting and expanding sense of scope, from the global to the personal.” – Richard Lawson, Vanity Fair“Ambitious, accomplished filmmaking that deserves an audience.” – Brian Tallerico, “You might, as I did, cry not just at the heart of the story but at the miracle of its impossible adaptation.” – Carrie Vaughn, Lightspeed MagazineTHE DETAILSThis event is FREE to attend. You can check-in at any entrance to the Bowl.Doors open at 6:30PMPlan to arrive early. Pack snacks, bring layers and a blanket (especially if you want to sit on the grass!)Libbey Bowl has eleven wheelchair accessible seats. To learn more, visit ojai.ca.gov/CivicAlertsWe encourage walking, biking, and carpooling. Bike racks are available onsite.If driving, street parking is available. Please follow local street signs.Forgot to RSVP? No problem, come and check-in with our team when you get there.SUPPORT USLove attending movies for FREE? to the Ojai Film Society.2026 SUMMER SERIES: WILD IS THE NIGHT…Join us weekly through July and the second half of August for FREE at Libbey Bowl.Thursday, July 2 | Hunt for the WilderpeopleFriday, July 10 | Selena y Los DinosFriday, July 17 | Cookie QueensFriday, July 24 | Best in ShowThursday, August 20 | ArrivalThursday, August 27 | Jurassic ParkABOUT OFSREEL CULTURE. REAL COMMUNITY.Founded in 1988, the mission of the Ojai Film Society (OFS) is to present quality independent, foreign, documentary, and classic films to the Ojai Valley, outdoors, in community for FREE. We are a 501c3 non-profit that proudly reaches over 3,000+ attendees annually through our FREE Summer Series at Libbey Bowl, making us one of the largest free event series in the Valley. Learn more at ojaifilmsociety.org.https://youtu.be/tFMo3UJ4B4g?si=fIptmnytwuc2HQjBTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/76c7ce40-97a5-11f1-aeb9-85abe4888be8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc486848-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ojai/arrival-free-film-screening-libbey-bowl/100001989872788075 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, sports, festivals, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-21T01:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Libbey Bowl - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ojai - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Libbey Bowl - **lat**: 34.4457383 - **long**: -119.2457298 - **full address**: Libbey Bowl, 210 South Signal Street, Ojai, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Arrival: Free Film Screening @ Libbey Bowl - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fd0bc378031b9a4c35a862a6fd97b0bd5c7b337e1237732f3702b1d6240f3d41-rimg-w1200-h600-dc030305-gmir.jpg?v=1779505377 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Arrival: Free Film Screening @ Libbey Bowl being held? - **A:** Arrival: Free Film Screening @ Libbey Bowl takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Libbey Bowl, 210 South Signal Street, Ojai, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Arrival: Free Film Screening @ Libbey Bowl? - **A:** Arrival: Free Film Screening @ Libbey Bowl is organized by Ojai Film Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Arrival: Free Film Screening @ Libbey Bowl is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ojai, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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