Viewing: August 27,2026
Welcome to Athens, Bobcats!
Did you know there’s an independent movie theater right in the heart of Uptown Athens? We’re the Athena Cinema, and we’re kicking off Welcome Week with one of our favorite events of the year: a movie under the stars on top of the Athens City Parking Garage.
AMÉLIE
Thursday, August 27
The Rooftop of the Athens City Parking Garage • 15 E. Washington St.
Seating begins at 7:30 p.m.
Event begins at 8:30 p.m.
Come early, grab some popcorn and a drink, settle in with your friends, and enjoy an evening of cinema with a beautiful view of Athens.
TICKETS
FREE for OHIO students with a valid OU student ID
Limit 2 free student tickets per student
$8 general admission
Tickets are required. Get yours online using the ticket button below or stop by the Athena Cinema during regular box office hours.
This event reaches capacity quickly, so we strongly recommend claiming your tickets in advance!
WHAT TO BRING
We have a limited number of chairs available, so bring your own chair, blanket, pillow, or anything else that will make you comfortable.
We’ll have popcorn, candy, canned soda, bottled water, and Athena merchandise available for purchase on the rooftop.
RAIN PLAN
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the screening will move indoors to the Athena Cinema.
Any weather-related venue changes will be announced on our social media, so follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and BlueSky for updates.
ABOUT THE FILM
Amélie (2001) is a whimsical French romantic comedy from acclaimed director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, starring Audrey Tautou as Amélie, a shy young waitress living in Paris’s Montmartre neighborhood.
With a vivid imagination and a love of helping others, Amélie quietly sets out to improve the lives of the people around her. Along the way, she discovers that creating a little happiness for others might help her find some of her own.
Discover the Athena
New to Athens? Come visit us!
We will be tabling outside the Athena Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 12-1 to share information about the theater and our programming. Sign up for our email list and get a FREE small popcorn!
The Athena Cinema is a 111-year-old independent movie theater right on Court Street in Uptown Athens. In addition to first-run films, we show independent, international, classic, documentary, and repertory films throughout the year, along with special events and programs for the OHIO community.
While you’re here, stop into our lobby, check out our marquee, grab some concessions, browse our merchandise, and pick up your limited-edition Athena student loyalty card.
Welcome to the Athena!
For more details and information about this event, please visit our Rooftop Screenings FAQs page
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Directed by Muppet-eer Frank Oz, this fantastic film features a supporting cast that includes John Candy, Bill Murray, Christopher Guest, and James Belushi, as well as unforgettable musical numbers that’ll have you singing in your seat. Nominated for two Academy Awards – Best Original Song and Best Visual Effects – Little Shop of Horrors has everything that a cult classic needs to keep on growing!
