When I was a grom— and we’re talking skate years here which I think work a lot like the concept of “dog years.” Except instead of 7-1 it works out to roughly two to one, thus making me 46 in “skate years”—skateboard shops were scary places. They were the domain of the “old” guys, the guys who didn’t have lappers or tail skids and could Ollie up curbs. Meanwhile I was still carrying my axe by the truck.

Whenever I was forced to go in, it was always in and out. I would walk in meekly, talk soft, and purchase what I needed and take my leave careful never to make any eye contact. If you remember the first time you bought condoms, it felt like that. Or if you’ve never bought condoms, go out and buy some condoms and we’ll be on the same page.

Back then I dreamt of one day owning my own skateboard shop and how truly radtastic it would be. Watching videos all day long, setting up boards, talking shop and the occasional No-comply in the parking lot. What could be better? And, I’d be really nice to all the groms that came in. Though I’d still tell them not to carry their axe by the truck. It’s just courtesy, like telling someone they have spinach in the their teeth.

Well, it turns out someone did open this skateboard shop I dreamed of, longtime gnar schralping enthusiast Kevin Kelly. And to keep things extra rad, He’s started having movie nights where the kids can come down, watch a couple skate videos, eat pizza and win prizes.

The inaugural event featured Fourstar’s tour video, A Tribe Called Mapquest and Local filmmaker Kurt Filippone’s flick, Strange Brew.

Well, now you know. Boulevard Skateshop is bringing the rad.

Boulevard Owner Kevin Kelly and Vancouver nice guy, Cory McIntyre.

1/3 of Kevin Kelly's head. I take amazing photographs.

Kurt Filippone, market research.

Pizza and prizes? it's win/win.

The inevitable product toss.

for more info on movie nights at Boulevard Skateshop, go here