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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

One show only this Wednesday! Join us for a special Q&A with Director/Producer Alison Reid after the screening of THE ART OF ADVENTURE, following artist Robert Bateman & biologist Bristol Foster's historic 1957 expedition. Tickets: buff.ly/UvCB5jA

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join our mailing list and never miss out on the latest showings at the Avalon! Be the first to know about upcoming films and special events. Sign up: buff.ly/irP4w2t

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

NY Times Critics’ Pick! Wile E. Coyote teams up with a small-time accident lawyer to take on ACME, Inc. and its slick corporate counsel. A hilarious live-action/animation delight! Get your tickets for COYOTE VS. ACME: buff.ly/IpWUpMg

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Coming to the Avalon this Friday! Tom Cruise transforms into an eccentric, reckless oil baron in DIGGER, the wildly anticipated dark comedy from Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman). Can he save the world from a disaster he started? Tickets: buff.ly/NX4z2dP

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Polish film returns Wednesday! Paris, 1835. Twenty-five year old Frederic Chopin is celebrated in Parisian salons, adored by the aristocracy and the King of France. With time he discovers that the most important thing in his life is music. Get your tickets for CHOPIN, CHOPIN! buff.ly/bGTG1cM

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

2 shows only: Sunday & Tuesday! NT Live presents a razor-sharp adaptation of Molière. Meet Alice, an uncompromising novelist facing a fierce backlash for exposing modern hypocrisy. Don't miss THE MISANTHROPE on the big screen. Tickets: buff.ly/AKR76th

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Big news from the Avalon! We’ve officially installed 2 new RGB pure laser projectors. Thanks to the support from our May gala attendees & the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, our screens are getting brighter, clearer & more energy-efficient. Come experience the new tech on the big screen!

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Coming to the Avalon Friday! The latest from director Josef Kubota Wladyka, which follows Haru, a Tokyo ballroom enthusiast, as she dreams and dances her way through spells of bliss and sorrow. Get your tickets for HA-CHAN SHAKE YOUR BOOTY! buff.ly/ZuTs6mL

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Coming to the Avalon Wednesday! Don't miss THE OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD, followed by a live Q&A with director Sam Green. Get your tickets for this moving exploration of longevity and the human experience: buff.ly/BXQh3vp

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER (Exhibition on Screen) opens at the Avalon this Sunday, Sept 20, with additional screenings Sept 22 and 26. Series creator Phil Grabsky joins us in person for a live Q&A after this Sunday's screening. Tickets: buff.ly/2hvcbju

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join us Saturday for Chevy Chase DC Day! Stop by our table in front of the Chevy Chase Community Center between 1-4pm! Pick up free popcorn, enter raffle for a membership to the Avalon, and learn what's coming up at the theater.

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Coming to the Avalon Friday for one week only! In 1977, PK, a 23-year-old street artist from a poor, “untouchable” family in Delhi, sets off on a 6,000-mile bike adventure to find Lotta, the woman who captured his heart. Get your tickets for THE CYCLE OF LOVE: buff.ly/k5C6nws

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New French cinema hits the Avalon Wednesday! Set during the Paris Olympics, THAT SUMMER IN PARIS follows a piano teacher whose disaster-prone solo trip turns into a heartwarming family reunion. Witty, charming, and built for the big screen. Tickets: buff.ly/R9p0kUJ

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

James McNeill Whistler changed 19th-century art with bold innovation and wit. JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER (Exhibition on Screen) comes to the Avalon Sept 20, 22 & 26. On Sept 20: creator Phil Grabsky joins us for live Q&A. Tickets: buff.ly/2hvcbju

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"With understated performances from Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, as well as immersive land and soundscapes that enhance the thematic pull, this portrait of loss, humanity and rebirth makes it worth the emotional investment." -Courtney Howard, Variety Tickets for THE SALT PATH: buff.ly/35srJP1

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Opening Friday! After decades of being blown up, mangled, and hurled off every cliff in the Southwest, Wile E. Coyote teams up with a small-time accident lawyer to take on ACME, Inc. and their slick corporate counsel. Get your tickets for COYOTE VS. ACME: www.theavalon.org/films/coyote...

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Czech film returns to the Avalon Wedneday! Set against the backdrop of the 2019 World Para Ice Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, INVINCIBLES is an inspiring drama directed by Dan Pánek that blends moving storytelling, humor, and resilience. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/invinc...

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Playing Saturday! COOKIE QUEENS celebrates girlhood and the complexities of Girl Scout Cookie season. A candid, heartfelt coming-of-age film, it follows four girls (ages 5–12) and their families through the annual whirlwind of selling, striving, and succeeding. Tickets: buff.ly/3gxTNIa

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Playing Sunday for one show only! Winner of our two-part vote to select the final film of our summer film series, we’re thrilled to add THE PRINCESS BRIDE, Rob Reiner’s beloved 1987 multi-genre classic, adapted by William Goldman from his own novel. Get your tickets now: buff.ly/KGuGkVY

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Opening Friday! A powerful portrayal of home, and how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways, THE SALT PATH is the story of a husband and wife who embark on a epic trek after being forcibly removed from their home. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-sa...

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Playing Wednesday. Filmmaker Ross McElwee spent forty years recording his family, with his son Adrian growing up on camera. After Adrian’s tragic death, McElwee used decades of home video archives to piece together his son’s story. REMAKE is a moving reflection on memory and grief. buff.ly/PaaqSmO

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"The poetry of this movie, in short, is in Dafoe, who gives his finest performance in years - a long trek from bliss to despair to disillusionment, & finally to the odd contentment & consolation that disillusionment often brings." -Justin Chang, The New Yorker Tickets for LATE FAME: buff.ly/RP9sudk

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

New French cinema comes to the Avalon Friday! A world famous orchestra conductor discovers his long lost brother working in a school cafeteria and playing trombone in a marching band. Seeing his raw talent, he sets out to rewrite their destiny. Tckets for THE MARCHING BAND: buff.ly/9qaXTF8

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

One show only, this Sunday as part of our Summer 1980s series. In a small Oregon town, four friends set out into the woods to search for a missing teenager. What starts as a quest to be local heroes quickly turns into an unforgettable trek of self-discovery. Tickets for STAND BY ME buff.ly/shW0Oe4

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Playing Wednesday! From Ildikó Enyedi (director of Oscar-nominated On Body and Soul) comes SILENT FRIEND, an awe-inspiring exploration of the natural world starring Tony Leung, Léa Seydoux, & Luna Wedler. Don't miss this thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human. buff.ly/dYYunXY

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Extended through August 27th! Intertwining the mythical love stories of Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, HADESTOWN takes you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Get your tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/hadest...

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Our Summer 1980s series continues this Sunday with FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH! Catch the quintessential 80s teen comedy that redefined the genre, following a group of Southern California students as they navigate the real curriculum: sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. Tickets: buff.ly/GqiQSqy

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Opening Friday! When a young fan appears at his door, forgotten poet Ed Saxberger is swept into a circle of twenty-somethings who praise him as a rediscovered genius. Thrilled, he soon wonders if their devotion, and praise, are real. Get your tickets for LATE FAME: buff.ly/nEGcSMK

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

After Round 2 of Ranked-Choice voting, the results are: The Princess Bride - 33.59% E.T. - 33.59% When Harry Met Sally - 32.82% Stayed tuned for our next update!

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

After our initial vote, no film had 50%+ of the votes. Now onto ranking the choices! Round 1: The Princess Bride – 29.73% E.T. – 27.80% When Harry Met Sally – 23.94% Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – 18.53%

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

French Cinemathèque returns Wednesday with PROMISED SKY An Ivorian pastor and former journalist, Marie, opens her home in Tunisia to three generations of migrant women. As the four women grow closer in this makeshift family, they must grapple with poverty, conflict, and alienation. buff.ly/yHyrVuw

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

See HADESTOWN: THE MUSICAL, now playing at the Avalon! This Tony-winning Broadway phenomenon plays one week, filmed live with the original cast. Join a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back, weaving Orpheus & Eurydice with Hades & Persephone. Tickets: buff.ly/wblem2R

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our 1980s Summer Series continues this Sunday with THE KARATE KID! When newcomer Daniel becomes the target of a ruthless karate gang after dating the leader's ex-girlfriend, he turns to his handyman, Mr. Miyagi, to learn martial arts and stand his ground. Get your tickets now: buff.ly/2ssCFDN

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Don’t miss WILD INSIDE, playing at the Avalon this Wednesday! 🦉 This charming new documentary from Penny Lane follows Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped the Central Park Zoo and captured the hearts of New Yorkers as he explored Manhattan. Get your tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/wild-i...

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Which film should close out our Summer 1980s series? The choice is yours! Vote in our quick survey and help us pick our final screening. Voting is open until August 16: buff.ly/DGdTs9f

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Reimagined by Christopher Nolan, THE ODYSSEY is now playing at the Avalon! Follow Odysseus on his wild, ten-year quest to get back home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Grab your tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-od...

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

More shows added, beginning Friday! Directed by acclaimed moving image artist Sasha Waters, MARY OLIVER: SAVED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD highlights the work of legendary American poet Mary Oliver “in all its elegant and empathetic simplicity” (Zachary Barnes, WSJ). Tickets: buff.ly/eOwCc39

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This Sunday: AIRPLANE! at The Avalon. "Surely you can't be serious." "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley." One of the funniest movies ever made, packed with nonstop jokes and an all-star cast. Come see the comedy classic on the big screen! Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/airpla...

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Coming to the Avalon Wednesday for one show Sasha Waters’ MARY OLIVER: SAVED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD blends biography and anthology, weaving Mary Oliver’s life with readings by Lucy Dacus, Stephen Colbert, Oprah Winfrey and others. buff.ly/3hrsWJm

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Join our mailing list and never miss out on the latest showings at the Avalon! Be the first to know about upcoming films and special events. Sign up: www.theavalon.org/join-mailing...

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The screen adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s memoir follows a literature professor in post-revolution Iran who, amid censorship and religious repression, secretly gathers female students to discuss banned books. Get your tickets for READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN: buff.ly/RFHqham

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

One show only, playing this Sunday! After his dreams of being a big league baseball player as a young man are shattered, the 35-year-old Roy Hobbs reappears, along with his childhood bat ‘wonderboy’, as a rookie w/ The New York Knights. Get your tickets for THE NATURAL: buff.ly/nd9HrvL

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Join us Thursday on Art House Theater Day! Winner of 4 Oscars, including Best Actress in a Leading Role for Faye Dunaway & a posthumous Lead Actor prize for Peter Finch as Howard Beale, NETWORK is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year w/ a special 4K digital print restoration! buff.ly/3GbfxRO

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Celebrate Art House Theater Day 7/30 with ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA! A love letter to Irish cinema: in one evening we follow beleaguered owner Earl as disasters threaten to sink his cinema. FREE for Avalon Members! Tickets: buff.ly/aPqNWJV

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Our Summer 1980s series continues Sunday w/ GHOSTBUSTERS! When a Public Library employee is terrorized by a phantom, Columbia parapsychologists Ray, Peter, and Egon investigate. After funding is revoked, they open a paranormal extermination business. buff.ly/SMk6sJC

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Opening Friday! The screen adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s memoir tells the true story of a literature professor in revolutionary Iran who, despite censorship & religious extremism, gathers devoted female students to read banned literary classics. Tickets for READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN: buff.ly/RFHqham

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

One show only, Wednesday! When their beloved farmer is found dead under mysterious circumstances, a flock of the sheep conclude they will have to solve the murder themselves, learning that the human world isn’t as simple as it appears in books. Tickets for THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: buff.ly/3Lj7VoM

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Now Playing! Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY is now playing at the Avalon. Following the Trojan War, Odysseus begins the long journey home to Ithaca, facing impossible odds every step of the way. Get your tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-od...

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Our Summer 1980s continues Sunday with WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT! In 1930s Los Angeles, Roger Rabbit hires PI Eddie Valiant to investigate wife Jessica — but when Marvin Acme is found dead, Roger becomes the prime suspect. Tickets: buff.ly/47viPP1

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The Avalon Theatre @theavalondc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Opening Friday! Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY is an epic adaptation of Homer’s saga, charting the long and perilous journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he attempts to return home to his wife Penelope and son Telemachus following the conclusion of the Trojan War. Tickets: buff.ly/lLA50K0

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