Arclight Hollywood

"Sex and the City" is not just a show. It's not just a movie. It's not just two movies. It's a lifestyle, and you can live it. The ArcLight is offering up cocktails and hors d'oeurves at its pre-show party to get you in the mood for the newest installment of "Sex." Don't be fashionably late — the party starts an hour and a half before the show. ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd. 8 p.m. Thur.-Fri., 7:30 p.m. Sat., 5 p.m. Sun. $70. (323) 464-4226. http://www.arclightcinemas.

The American Film Institute has announced its lineup for the "AFI Night at the Movies" program on April 24 at the ArcLight Hollywood. Initiated in 2007, the evening allows fans a chance to see classic films presented by some of the stars who made them so memorable. "AFI Night at the Movies is a tradition grand in scale, but simple in message -- to bring artists and audiences together to celebrate their common bond at the movies," said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and chief executive, in a statement.  Confirmed to participate are: Kathy Bates presenting "Misery" Cher presenting "Moonstruck" Sally Field presenting "Norma Rae" Peter Fonda presenting "Easy Rider" Harrison Ford presenting "Blade Runner" Samuel L. Jackson presenting "Pulp Fiction" Shirley MacLaine presenting "Terms of Endearment" Demi Moore presenting "Ghost" Mike Myers persenting "Shrek" Kurt Russell presenting "The Thing" Kevin Spacey presenting "The Usual Suspects" Sidney Poitier presenting "In the Heat of the Night" Tickets to each screening are $30 and include a large popcorn and soda, as well as an ice cream bar. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. through the ArcLight Hollywood website ( arclightcinemas.com )

You can watch the same movies for almost half the price elsewhere, but the owners of the sleek new ArcLight Hollywood theater are counting on pampering moviegoers to pump up profit. With last week's opening of the 14-screen cinema, which wraps around the landmark Cinerama Dome on Sunset Boulevard near Vine Street, owner Pacific Theatres Corp.

'The Descendants' MPAA rating: R for language including some sexual references Running time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Playing: At AMC Century City; Landmark, West Los Angeles; ArcLight Hollywood

MUSIC Nas and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley The New York rapper and the youngest son of Bob Marley have teamed again to go on tour in support of their album "Distant Relatives." They'll be making a number of L.A. stops, including a Memorial Day appearance at UCLA's Jazz Reggae Festival and a show at the Wiltern. The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 9:30 p.m. Fri. Ticket prices vary. (213) 388-1400. http://www.livenation.com. David Sanborn Best known for agreeable crossover jazz and R&B, the saxophonist has also recorded with the avant-garde-leaning Tim Berne and the powerhouse Paul Butterfield Blues Band.

'Solitary Man' MPAA rating: R for language and some sexual content. Running time: 1 hour, 20 minutes. Playing: At the ArcLight Hollywood.

'Nine' MPAA rating: PG-13 for sexual content and smoking Running time: 1 hour, 52 minutes Playing: In limited release at ArcLight Hollywood, AMC Century City and Landmark, West L.A.

'Greenberg' MPAA rating: R for some strong sexuality, drug use and language Running time: 1 hour, 47 minutes Playing: In limited release, at ArcLight Hollywood

MPAA rating: R, for violence, drug content and pervasive language Running time: 1 hour, 52 minutes Playing: AMC Century City 15, ArcLight Hollywood

'Country Strong' MPAA rating: PG-13 for thematic elements involving alcohol abuse and some sexual content Running time: 1 hour, 52 minutes Playing: ArcLight Hollywood

Tom Holland's "Fright Night" Cinefamily at Silent Movie Theatre | L.A. Thursday | 7:30 p.m. | $10 The original 1985 horror comedy with Chris Sarandon as a vampire Jamaa Fanaka's "Penitentiary" Billy Wilder Theater | Westwood Friday | 7:30 p.m. | $9 Fanaka will appear in person at screening of his 1979 prison drama Roberto Rossellini's "Rome, Open City" Billy Wilder Theater | Westwood ...

'Machine Gun Preacher' MPAA rating: R for violent content including disturbing images, language, some drug use and a scene of sexuality Running time: 2 hours, 3 minutes Playing: At AMC Century City, ArcLight Hollywood

'Restless' MPAA rating: PG-13 for thematic elements and brief sensuality Running time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Playing: At the Landmark, West Los Angeles; ArcLight Hollywood

'Attack the Block' MPAA rating: R for creature violence, drug content and pervasive language Running time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Playing: At the ArcLight Hollywood

'Sarah's Key' MPAA rating: PG-13, for thematic material including disturbing situations involving the Holocaust Running time: 1 hour, 42 minutes Playing: ArcLight Hollywood; Landmark, West Los Angeles; Playhouse 7, Pasadena

'Country Strong' MPAA rating: PG-13 for thematic elements involving alcohol abuse and some sexual content Running time: 1 hour, 52 minutes Playing: ArcLight Hollywood

'Attack the Block' MPAA rating: R for creature violence, drug content and pervasive language Running time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Playing: At the ArcLight Hollywood

Documentary Showcase Where: Arclight Hollywood, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. When: Friday through Aug. 19 Price: $11.50-$13.50 Info: http://www.documentary.org

'I Love You Phillip Morris' MPAA rating: R for sexual content including strong dialogue and language Running time: 1 hour, 38 minutes Playing at: ArcLight Hollywood, AMC Century City 15

'Fair Game' MPAA rating: PG-13 for some language. Running time: 1 hour, 46 minutes Playing: AMC Century City, the Landmark West Los Angeles; Arclight Hollywood