SALA schedules Hamnet screenings January 16-25 with multiple showings

SALA Event Center posted a schedule on Jan. 13 announcing multiple showings of the acclaimed film Hamnet, with screenings running Jan. 16 through Jan. 25. The announcement includes exact showtimes across the run and ticketing information for patrons planning to attend.

Hamnet is described in the schedule note as a visually poetic adaptation inspired by William Shakespeare’s family. The SALA posting frames the film as a literary and cinematic draw, positioning the theater to host repeated screenings over a ten-day window so residents can choose times that fit work and school schedules. The center’s schedule and ticketing details aim to make attendance straightforward for local audiences.

For Los Alamos residents, the run matters as more than a single-night event. Multiple showings increase access for families, shift workers, and students at nearby institutions, and they create opportunities for small-group outings and cultural programming in town. A concentrated run like this can also smooth demand for tickets and reduce the need to travel to Albuquerque or Santa Fe to catch the film.

Economically, arts programming that attracts evenings of steady attendance tends to support nearby businesses. Local restaurants, coffee shops, and retail near the SALA can see upticks in foot traffic on show nights, particularly when a film is described as critically acclaimed and visually distinctive. While exact attendance numbers are not provided in the schedule note, the decision to run Hamnet over multiple days suggests expectations of consistent interest from the community and visitors.

Practically, attendees should consult the SALA schedule for the listed showtimes and purchase tickets through the center’s ticketing options to secure seats. Staggered showtimes across the run give flexibility; planning ahead will help avoid sold-out screenings and parking constraints on busier nights.

The county benefits when local venues program films that connect cultural history with strong storytelling. Our two cents? If you’ve been meaning to get back into theatergoing, consider making a night of it—buy a ticket early, grab dinner nearby, and treat the screening as a community event rather than just a film.