Breaking a bit from its own tradition, Red River Theatres will hold a Couch Potato Oscars Party on Sunday at 7 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to be warm and snuggly – to wear pajamas, sweats or slippers – and to bring their own pillow. 

Previously, the cinema held a more formal event where people would dress to the nines to walk the red carpet. (Organizers say next year will be back to the glamorous affair of the past.) 

Despite the change, there will still be most of the same activities as before: trivia and games, Oscar prediction ballots and food from O’s Steak and Seafood. 

Going along with the theme, dishes will include several specialty potato-themed dishes by Chef Chris Roscoe, including potato gaufrettes, patatas bravas with red pepper aioli, gnocci with brown butter and kale, and perogies with a local mushroom bechamel. Non-potato foods will also be available. A spread of desserts will top off the evening, along with a glass of sparkling wine – hailing from the winery of film director Francis Ford Coppola – included in the price of every ticket.

Before the screening of the awards participate in Oscars-themed trivia, play film-inspired games, predict the Oscar winners and win some prizes such as DVDs of best picture films or movie passes. 

The evening is a fundraiser for the theatre. 

“Each year, we invite our community to celebrate the best films of the past year with our annual Oscar Party and the funds raised from this event go directly to support Red River Theatres,” said Red River Theatre’s Executive Director Angie Lane in a statement. “This year, we are excited to offer our film fans something different, and we promise to deliver a night full of fun, great food, prizes and of course the Oscars on the big screen!”

Tickets for the event are $40 for members and $45 for nonmembers and can be purchased at redrivertheatres.org.

If you’re still looking for a more formal affair, the Concord Public Library will hold a daytime Oscar’s party where attendees are encouraged to dress up, get in the photo booth, and watch the Oscar-nominated film Judy on Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. in the main branch’s auditorium. Refreshments served.