The Tull Family Theater is located at 148 Walnut St. in Sewickley. For a complete list of movie schedules and events, visit thetullfamilytheater.org.

Autism Friendly open mic

A free autism-friendly open mic session sponsored by The Tull Family Theater, Band Together Pittsburgh and Autism Pittsburgh returns to the Sewickley Theater on Sept. 17.

The event, from 2 to 5 p.m., is open to anyone who wants to sing (including karaoke), play an instrument, do impressions, tell jokes, recite a poem or just say hello. The public is welcome to drop by and see what an open mic event is all about.

Longtime Pittsburgh musician John Vento and other members of Band Together will facilitate the event in the Theater’s Community Room and provide instruments, although participants sometimes bring their own.

While the event is free, Band Together requests RSVPs at bandtogetherpgh.org so that it can provide complimentary snacks to attendees. Typically, about 70 people show up for this popular event, though not all perform.

On Saturdays, parking is free after 1 p.m. in Sewickley, including the municipal lot next to the Theater, Walnut Street and other streets surrounding the Theater. Ramps from both the lot and Walnut Street offer easy accessibility.

Free Fantasy Premiere

The Tull Family Theater, as part of its ongoing support of local and emerging filmmakers, will host the Redslate Films Fantasy Premiere at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. The free, two-hour event will include three shorts and a feature film, all shot and produced locally, and a Q&A.

The premiere will showcase the award-winning “Children as Giants” (52 min) from Redslate Films, a Pittsburgh-based production company. The feature follows a father’s struggle to accept the reality of his fantasy world after a personal heartbreak.

The event also screens three shorts:

• “Arrivederci Bastardo” (5 min, Shadowframe Productions), which follows crime boss Big Al as he tries to determine which crew member is an undercover cop, directed by Matthew Diulus and starring Rick Dutrow, Curtis Caldwell and Donald Ribarchak (please note: this film is not appropriate for children).

• “Fire” (16 min, Aloysius Pictures) follows a homeless man torn between protecting himself and protecting someone else, and was filmed entirely in the dead of winter at night, with director Samuel Diggs and writer/actor David Ogrodowski.

• “Runai” (12 min, Curseborne Films) depicts a hero’s escape from mercenaries and his self-discovery after stealing a powerful crystal, directed by Sean Reynolds and starring Patrick McCLory, Aeyron Moore and Steve Ferris.

In keeping with the nonprofit Theater’s commitment to support local and emerging filmmakers, tickets to this screening are free, but interest in these events is always high and seats are limited. Reserve your ticket online at thetull familytheater.org.

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