Got kids in an Oakland public school? Keeping them home today on strike day? Time on your hands? Then why not treat the whole family to a matinee double-feature at Oakland's Grand Lake Theater? The theater is normally not open this early, but owner Allan Michaan made an exception: "We are happy to support Oakland's teachers in their efforts to improve our schools," he wrote in a press release. For $5, catch How to Train Your Dragon in 3D and Oceans, an animated Disney short, at noon or 2:15. Popcorn and 3D glasses included. Full release after the jump.

FROM ALLEN MICHAAN:

In response to the needs raised by the teachers strike on Thursday
April 29 the Grand Lake will offer the following special program
during school hours:

In theater #1:

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON in 3D

shown at 12:30 and 2:30

In theater #2 (upstairs):

OCEANS (G rated Disney feature — not animated)

shown at 12:00 and 2:15

All tickets for these shows will be only $5.00

3D glasses are included in this price for "Dragon"

Free popcorn will be provided as well.

We are happy to support Oakland's teachers in their efforts to improve
our schools.