Event Series

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THIS SEPTEMBER ATHENA CINEMA PRESENTS A MOVIE THEATER EXPERIENCE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES SATURDAY MATINEES OF CONTEMPORARY INDEPENDENT FILM OPEN CAPTION • SENSORY FRIENDLY ACCESS • INCLUSION • ARTS   Admission... [read more]

Athens International Film + Video Festival

April 7-13, 2025 Founded in 1974, the AIFVF has been presenting the best in international film for 51 years. Known globally as a festival that supports cinema from underground and marginalized populations,... [read more]

Beat the Heat

Summer in Athens means the return of the Athena Cinema’s BEAT THE HEAT Series – a splendid showcase of children-and-family-friendly films to be held on Saturday afternoons! Get a break from the... [read more]

CERAMICS AT THE CINEMA

The Ceramics at the Cinema series is a monthly ceramics series that allows participants the opportunity to glaze a bisqueware ceramic project at The Athena Cinema on a weekend afternoon. The art of crafting... [read more]

Classics & Cocktails

Our much-anticipated Classics & Cocktails series takes place on Friday nights, during one month, each winter and summer. Join us for a unique take on popular and beloved films from the past.... [read more]

DROP YOUR SHORTS

Yang Miller hosts Drop Your Shorts, a short film event celebrating the talent of local and regional filmmakers. It gives participants the chance to see their original work on the big screen.... [read more]

Food on Film

What’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner are universal questions, and what’s on your plate reveals much about your culture and society. The Food on Film series serves up films that highlight not... [read more]

Friends of India Film Screenings

The many cultures of the Indian subcontinent offer a rich plethora of traditions, philosophies, arts and music. Moreover, Athens is home to a vibrant population of students, faculty, and community members who... [read more]

From the Hills & Hollers: Appalachian Stories Film Series

We’re thrilled to present the 3rd annual From the Hills and Hollers: Appalachian Stories Film Series for 2024-2025! Launched in 2022, this series has so far been a resounding success with the... [read more]

Halloween Programming

Whether it’s for the little ghouls and witches or the late show zombies, the Athena has tricks and treats in store for all walks of life… including the walking dead, of... [read more]

HEROES IN COLOR

The mission of this film series is to synergize education and entertainment, creating a unique experience for our community. At the heart of the Heroes in Color film series lies a commitment to celebrate voices and stories of people of color that... [read more]

HOLIDAY FILM SERIES

Support Athens Food Pantries! Celebrate the holidays with loved ones! Enjoy the nostalgia of classic films on the big screen!   It’s the 11th annual Holiday Film Series & Canned Food Drive!... [read more]

Movies on the Rooftop

What could be better than settling down to a classic movie with a bag of popcorn and delicious refreshments..? Doing it under the stars! With our Movies on the Rooftop Series, we’re... [read more]

Music & Film Series

Presented by OU Performing Arts, join us for music-themed events throughout the... [read more]

OU Family Weekend Movies

Bring your Mom, Dad, sister or brother to a movie at Athens’ historic theater. Established in 1915, the Athena Cinema is a great place to make memories with your... [read more]

OU School of Film

With its rich tradition of fostering the development of young filmmakers and cultivating a deep love for the artform of cinema, Ohio University’s School of Film continues in its mission of immersing... [read more]

PAINT & SIP

Our Paint & Sip events are designed to be a fun, engaging and artistic way to socialize, be creative and celebrate a classic film. Attendees will be treated to a 2-hour session... [read more]

PRIDE AT THE ATHENA

This June, celebrate Pride with a new and exciting film series — I LOVE GAY 90’S. We are going back in time a few decades…to the GAY 90’s! Cellphones were only for... [read more]

Science on Screen®

Creative pairings of current, classic, cult, and documentary films with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine. Since 2012, the Athena Cinema has been proudly participating... [read more]

Sustainability Film Series

Athena Cinema, Office of Sustainability and the Environmental Studies Program present the 12th annual Sustainability Film Series. This year’s series has the added honor of coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of OHIO’s... [read more]

The Met: Live in HD

The 2024-2025 season of Metropolitan Opera performances return to the Athena! The Met: Live in HD is the Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award–winning series of opera performances transmitted live from the... [read more]

Universal Premieres

The Athena Cinema partners with Universal Studios to provide Athens with one-night only free screenings of select popular films before they are released... [read more]

Welcome Week Movie

Welcome to Athens, Bobcats! Did you know there is a historic art house movie theater right on Court St…? The Athena Cinema has been a fixture of Uptown Athens for more than... [read more]

World Movie March

There is a troubling trend among US theaters—the number of international films being played is declining. Theaters are not bringing the films because they are having trouble attracting audiences. The Athena Cinema... [read more]