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Here are a few ways to watch 'Black Panther' at special events in the Dallas area

Marvel blockbuster Black Panther has brought out the party animal in moviegoers. There are too many celebrations to list, but here are some notable ones.

Dallasite Hasaan Rasheed, who plays a king's guard in Black Panther, will host a screening of the film on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m. at Studio Movie Grill, in Lincoln Square in Arlington. There will be a red carpet, photos, a meet and greet and a special cocktail and menu. After the movie, stay for a question-and-answer session with Rasheed, who plays a member of the king's guard in the movie.

There will be an opening-night party for Black Panther at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, at Alamo Drafthouse, S. Lamar St., Dallas. Bandan Koro: An African Drum and Dance Ensemble will perform before the 7, 7:30 and 8:05 p.m. showings, and there will be cosplayers along with DJ sets from Blue, The Misfit. A themed menu featuring African cuisine inspired by the movie will be available. And there will be pop-up shops and photo opportunities. The Alamo in Richardson will also have an opening-night party starting at 6. Members from a Marvel PoC cosplay group will attend, and there will be a Frontrunner Comics pop-up shop, a themed menu and photo opportunities. They will also have an adoption event for black cats on Saturday, Feb. 17.

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The Dallas Poetry Slam Team will perform before a screening of Black Panther on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. at Studio Movie Grill, 10110 Technology Blvd., Dallas. A lobby mixer starts at 6 and seating will begin at 6:30. The movie is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. $25.

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Streetwear brand Mizizi is hosting Mizizi Movie Night by giving a free ticket to see Black Panther to the first 200 people that "come wearing their favorite MIZIZI jersey" on Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. at AMC Northpark, 8687 N. Central Expressway at Park Lane, Dallas.

Honorable mention: Wear "Black Panther-inspired attire" to a screening sponsored by the Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae and North Dallas Suburban Alumnae chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 11:30 a.m. at Studio Movie Grill, 13933 N. Central Expressway, Richardson. Admission includes a ticket for the movie, popcorn, a meal and a drink. There will be giveaways and a prize for best costume. $22. Doors open at 11. It's sold out but the organizers are "in negotiations to add 50 more seats."

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