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Movies at the Palace : SUPERMAN ‘78 & BATMAN ‘89 RESCHEDULED

Looks like even superheroes can’t outfly a blizzard! Our Superman ’78 & Batman ’89 Double-Feature has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 1st after last weekend turned the United Palace into an icy Fortress of Solitude. We’re pretty sure it was snow—not Kryptonite—but better safe than sorry. Join us one week later for all the heroic action on our 50-foot screen with 7.1 surround sound, plus a raffle of movie memorabilia, live appearances by Superman and Batman, and an epic Intermission Trivia Battle. Tickets for the original date will be honored, and additional tickets are still available. We’ll see you there!

An American Heroes Double-Feature, uniting Superman (1978) and Batman (1989) — two cinematic giants whose stories helped define what heroism means in the American imagination.

This special event celebrates the timeless ideals embodied by these iconic protectors: Superman’s unwavering belief in truth and hope, and Batman’s relentless stand against corruption in defense of his city. Together, they reflect the enduring qualities we admire in American heroes: courage, integrity, resilience, and the willingness to stand up for others when it matters most.

Experience these classic films as they were meant to be seen: on the United Palace’s 50-foot screen, with 7.1 surround sound and live, interactive entertainment before the main features, as is our tradition. It’s an epic tribute to the heroes who shaped our culture, inspired generations, and continue to light the way forward.

Double-Feature Schedule:

12:00PM – Doors Open & Live Entertainment (TBD)

1:00PM – Superman (1978) – Runtime: 2 hours, 7 minutes

3:15-4:00PM – Intermission with Live Entertainment (TBD)

4:00PM – Batman (1989) – Runtime: 2 hours, 6 minutes

6:30PM – Event Ends

Community League Of The Heights (CLOTH)  Annual Tree Lighting 

Community League Of The Heights (CLOTH) 
Annual Tree Lighting
ILKA PAYAN PARK!
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

3:00 pm:  
Ornament Making Workshop with
HIspanic Society Museum & Library  (
3741 Broadway)

5:00 pm:
Drum Procession with Annnette A Aguilar’s Bean Block Afro-Caribbean Brazilian Percussion Group (Starts at Hispanic Society)

5:15 pm: 
Tree LIghting at Ilka Payan Park!
(Broadway and 157th Street)

Cornerstone Studios: Winter Open Studios

Join the artists of Cornerstone Studios for a Holiday Open Studio on Saturday, December 6, from 11am to 5pm, at 178 Bennett Ave, NYC 10040. See work by 16 artists, enjoy hot apple cider and shop the Advent Fair tree and wreath sale downstairs, at Our Saviour’s Atonement Lutheran Church! Open to the public and free of charge.

Tree Lighting on Plaza de las Americas!

Tree Lighting on Plaza de las Americas!
Holiday cheer on Plaza de las Americas and United Palace!

Indoor Market with NoMAA + Ornament Making with Hispanic Society + Holiday Music on the Plaza + Movie at United Palace

Sunday, December 14, 2025
Plaza de las Americas
United Palace
175th street & BRoadway

12:00 PM:
Holiday Market with Northern Manhattan Art Alliance (NoMAA)
NoMAA gallery 4140 Broadway (entrance on 176th Street)
*ends at 5:00

2:30 PM:
Ornament Making Workshop with HIspanic Society Museum & Library  
United Palace Annex (entrance on 176th Street)

3:30 PM: Holiday Music by DJ Isaac Canarios with Juan Pablo Duarte Foundation begins (on Plaza de las Americas)
175th &  Broadway

4:30 PM:  Tree Lighting with Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) (on Plaza de las Americas)

6:00 PM: “It’s a Wonderful Life” Screening with United Palace
(doors open at 5:00 PM)

Word Up: Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 29, 2025 – 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Word Up 2113 Amsterdam Ave.

Saturday, November 29, 2025 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Recirculation 876 Riverside Dr.
New YorkNY 10032

 

Shop local the Saturday after Thanksgiving at Word Up and other community shops! Get your holiday gifts and celebration needs with 30% off used books, a free postcard with a purchase of $30 or more, and a Recirculation tote with a purchase of $100 or more (In-store only).

Local nonprofit organizations, like Word Up, depend on contributions during this holiday season. Your purchases directly support our programs (and keep the lights on).