Island Cinemas on Monday announced that they will reopen on Friday, April 2.

“We will start with a limited weekly schedule of Friday through Sunday as we get back into the swing of things and will add days as business levels require. We will post films and times the week of our opening so stay tuned,” Island Cinemas wrote on Facebook.

Island Cinemas temporarily closed in November.

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