matinee
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His catered to families, was one of the first in the nation to offer matinees, and showed entertainment like temperance-themed plays and edited versions of historical and Shakespearean plays.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
Sholay ran for over five years - three in regular shows and two as matinees at Mumbai's Minerva.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025
In addition to the comedy shows, Cazorla is planning all-age variety matinees and Sunday jazz nights.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024
Growing up in Newark’s industrial Ironbound district, Wayne and his older brother, Alan, devoured comic books, science fiction, radio serials and movie matinees at the Adams Theater.
From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023
"Swell. Well, listen. I was wondering if you were busy today. It's Sunday, but there's always one or two matinees going on Sunday. Benefits and that stuff. Would you care to go?"
From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
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