TICKETS $45

Doors 6:30 p.m.; Event 7 p.m.
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THE EXPERIENCE

Thirty years ago, Waiting to Exhale premiered in theaters and made a cultural impact about love in multiple ways: it discusses the love that Black women give each other and the love that these women seek for themselves. To celebrate womanhood and all of its messiness, humor, heartbreak, and joy, Grand Gesture Books is so excited to offer a movie viewing with sleepover vibes. Movie goers should come in pajamas or casual wear for the ultimate vibe.

Each ticket comes with a delectable goodie bag that includes a face mask, shea butter, chocolates, and other treats because everyone deserves to be pampered. Do not worry about coming alone because there is room for everyone. Tonight, you can sit back, relax, and exhale. 

ON SCREEN: Waiting to Exhale

1995. Directed by Forest Whitaker. Runtime: 2 hours. Rated R.

Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive “good man” to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.

HOSTED BY: Grand Gesture Books

Grand Gesture Books  is a queer Black woman owned romance bookstore located in Portland, Oregon. We live by the idea that everyone deserves a grand gesture (well, not if you’re truly terrible). We are fun, vibrant, political, and a great place to spend an afternoon. We are all so happy that you’re here!