Event Series

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Support Athens Food Pantries! Celebrate the holidays with loved ones! Enjoy the nostalgia of classic holiday films on the big screen!   It’s the 12th annual Holiday Film Series & Canned Food... [read more]

After a 10-year hiatus, Let’s Do Lynch is back! Starting in January 2025, we’ll be devoting Tuesday nights to a career-spanning retrospective of David Lynch’s amazing films — 8 movies in all! For the... [read more]

What’s better than a midafternoon matinee movie..? A midafternoon matinee movie with a mimosa! mi-mo-sa (n) – a drink of champagne and orange juice For the month of February, we’ll be featuring... [read more]

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]

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 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]

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 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]

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]