Special Events

Special Event for Ticket Holders, Designated Pass Holders, Sponsors and Donors Only (check event and pass details for more info)

Opening Night Film & Tom Douglas After Party

Thursday, March 15, 9:00 - 11:00 PM (Opening Night Film before at Cinerama)

Combined Film & Party Ticket: $50-$75 (includes film)

After an enthralling Opening Night Film (MABUL/THE FLOOD) join friends across the street from the theatre at the Palace Ballroom for the Festival's premiere party, hosted by Tom Douglas Catering. This night of dazzling performances, musical rhythms and global tastes, showcases flavor mosaics from North Africa, Turkey, Greece and the Middle East - all in celebration of SJFF's first Spotlight on Sephardic Life!

Performers & Thematic Party Fun

• MUSIC (Cinerama) by drummer and Egyptian tabla player George Sadak
• MUSIC (Tom Douglas) (world-jazz) by Israeli American jazz singer-songwriter, Yasmine Ariel featuring Rami Halperin.
• HENNA TATTOO ARTIST MehndiMadness.
• BELLYDANCING by Imei of Hips For Hire and Kendra of Adderstone Troupe and Tin Can Alley Studio.

Special Event Ticket: $50 | $75 for the "Red Carpet Experience"

• Prices include admission to Opening Night Film
• Prices include wine/beer/DRYSoda, hors d'oeuvres and desserts.
• "Red Carpet" admission includes express check-in and Goodie/Swag Bag
• Advance purchase recommended. Limited availability. Any extra tickets sold Opening Night at SJFF Cinerama Box Office, but no tickets can be sold at Palace Ballroom.

Opening Night Film Only: $18 | $12*

*Discounts for youth under 13/seniors 65+/students w/ID only