Special Events

Opening Reception

Thursday, Feb. 15 / 6:00-7:00pm /  Wells Hall B106 (Directions HERE) / Free and Open to the Public

Join us as we launch LxFF 2024 with a relaxed reception in Wells Hall (literally) around the corner from our opening pair of films at 7:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!


The Lawsuit for Survival Panel

Friday, Feb. 16 / 12:30-1:45pm / MSU Library Green Room (Directions HERE) / Free and Open to the Public

The landmark case, Joaquin Oliver v. USA, asks the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to request the U.S. to implement strong gun policies to prevent mass shootings and other gun violence. This panel features Manny & Patricia Oliver, as they discuss details of the lawsuit. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!


LxFF 2024 Kick-Off!

Friday, Feb. 16 / 4:30-6:00pm /  Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum (Directions HERE) / Free and Open to the Public

LxFF 2024 will be in full swing by Friday afternoon! Join us to kick off a full weekend of films and special events at the Broad Museum. Enjoy fine catering, a short film short-listed for the 2024 Oscars, and a few (short) remarks from the LxFF crew before heading to the RCAH Theater for a double feature. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!


Meet & Greet

Saturday, Feb. 17 / 1:00-2:30pm /Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center(Directions HERE) / Free and Open to the Public

Enjoy the warm & welcoming atmosphere at Casa de Rosado, where you can eat, drink and mingle with invited guests, community partners and the LxFF crew between film screenings at The Robin Theatre (around the corner in REO Town). FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!


GUAC, The One-Man Show

Saturday, Feb. 17 / 7:30-9:30pm /Location: Stage One Sycamore Creek Eastwood  (Directions HERE)

An exclusive theatrical performance about gun violence, loss and love by Manny Oliver. More information HERE / Limited seats: Purchase Tickets ($10 in advance/$15 at the door)


Concert & Party

Saturday, Feb. 17 / 10:00pm /Location: Urban Beat (Directions HERE)

Come dance with us at Urban Beat and enjoy live music performed by Salsa Verde! Sponsored by La Comunidad Latinoamericana de MSU. Purchase Tickets ($5 in advance/$7 at the door).


Closing Reception

Sunday, Feb. 18 / 8:00 pm / Celebration Cinema (Directions HERE) / Free with a film ticket purchase

We will wrap up LxFF 2024 with a catered reception (and cake!) immediately following our film program at Celebration Cinema. FREE WITH A FILM TICKET PURCHASE!