“We wanted to thank (the patrons) for their continued support,” Bekka Sage, spokesperson for Theatre Management Corporation, said.

This is how the offer works: On Wednesdays after 5 p.m. patrons may walk into the Mariemont Theatre and purchase a $6 ticket per person. On the counter of the concession stand, patrons will find white coupons advertising “50 cents off a Large Popcorn” and “25 cents off a Large Drink”. The coupons are also given out at the box office of the theatre and customers can come in to ask for them.

The coupon also advertises 20 percent off meals at the Mariemont Mio’s, The National Exemplar, Dilly Deli and The Quarter Bistro. All patrons have to do is show their ticket stubs and coupon to their server for the discount.

The coupon is valid for one person for one meal and the discount is only valid for food and non-alcoholic beverages. It is not valid with any other discounts.

“It makes for a cheap date,” Dilly Deli co-owner Robbie Warinner said.

And here's an added bonus: Suppose a couple attends a movie on a Wednesday evening but does not have time to eat at one of the participating restaurants afterwards. The movie stub and coupon may be used on any subsequent Wednesday after 5 p.m., therefore patrons may take advantage of the promotion at their leisure.

This promotion will be a continuous offer.