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Athens International Film + Video Festival
Founded in 1974, the AIFVF has been presenting the best in international film for 49 years. Known globally as a festival that supports cinema from underground and marginalized populations,… Read More
Classics & Cocktails: DAZED AND CONFUSED
In a nod to Richard Linklater’s love for Austin, we bring you the “KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD”–a Mexican Martini, Austin’s signature cocktail! Part Margarita with a hint of dirty Martini, this… Read More
Classics & Cocktails: MOONRISE KINGDOM
This week’s cocktail is a nod to the New England setting of this week’s Wes Anderson tale. The Cape Codder is known as the Most New England cocktail! A refreshing… Read More
Classics & Cocktails: REAR WINDOW
Our featured cocktail this week will be inspired by the swirling brandy snifters served up by Princess Grace in this Hitchcock classic. More details soon! Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 mystery/thriller is… Read More
Classics & Cocktails: PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE
Dun dun dun dundun dun DUN dah…TEQUILA! Expect a tequila themed cocktail at this week’s event! Continuing our Summer Classics & Cocktails Series, we have Tim Burton’s 1985 adventure-comedy, PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE… Read More
Classics & Cocktails: JAWS
Duuuunnnn duun…duuunnnnnnn dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dunnnnnnnnn dunnn! We are still on the hunt for some iconic Narragansset beer cans for our screenings of… Read More
WORLD MOVIE MARCH: New movies from around the globe opening every week of 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… Read More
Oh, Hi Mark! An Evening Inside THE ROOM with Greg Sestero
Greg Sestero is back in Athens! About the event Spend a night with the man who survived THE ROOM Join us for a special evening of the hit cult classic THE ROOM with… Read More
OU Moms Weekend: MAMMA MIA!
“It’s not easy being a mother. If it was, fathers would do it.” A film dedicated to the unconditional love a mother has for her child, the beloved classic MAMMA… Read More
BEST IN SHOW: Fundraiser for Friends of the Shelter Dogs
PET FRIENDLY SCREENING EVENT Wait…I can bring my dog to the Athena Cinema to watch a movie?? For this event, YES!! Join us on March 4th at 1pm for a… Read More
OSCAR NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORTS: Starts Friday, February 17th
For the 18th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 17th. With two categories offered – Animated and Live Action – this… Read More
Classics & Cocktails: THE BIG LEBOWSKI
The final film of our Classics and Cocktails Series. Join us on Friday, February 24th at 7pm for a showing of The Big Lebowski (1998). Paired with the film, we will feature the… Read More
Classics & Cocktails: BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S
Join us on Friday, February 17th at 7pm for the continuation of our Classics and Cocktails Series with a screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). Paired with the film, we will feature the Tiffany… Read More
Classics & Cocktails: CLUE
Continuing our Classics and Cocktails Series, join us on Friday, February 10th at 7pm for a showing of Clue (1985), inspired by the Athena Staff’s endless need to play the board… Read More
Classics & Cocktails: THE SHINING
Here’s Johnny! Kicking off our Classics and Cocktails Series, join us on Friday, February 3rd at 7pm for a screening of THE SHINING (1980). Paired with the film, we will feature a… Read More
OU Sibs Weekend: STEP BROTHERS
Did we just become best friends? Join us for STEP BROTHERS as our 2023 Sibs Weekend film on February 3rd at 7pm and February 4th at 3pm & 7pm. Admission is $7. Tickets can… Read More
OU Sibs Weekend: STEP BROTHERS
Did we just become best friends? Join us for STEP BROTHERS as our 2023 Sibs Weekend film on February 3rd at 7pm and February 4th at 3pm & 7pm. Admission is $7. Tickets can… Read More
OU Sibs Weekend: STEP BROTHERS
Did we just become best friends? Join us for STEP BROTHERS as our 2023 Sibs Weekend film on February 3rd at 7pm and February 4th at 3pm & 7pm. Admission is $7. Tickets can… Read More
Spring Sustainability Series: FOOD FOR THE REST OF US
About the film FOOD FOR THE REST OF US examines how getting back to the land is tied to other movements such as Black Lives Matter, Idle No More and… Read More
Spring Sustainability Series: TO THE END
About the film Filmed over four years of hope and crisis, TO THE END captures the emergence of a new generation of leaders and the movement behind the most sweeping… Read More
Spring Sustainability Series: GASLAND
About the film GASLAND is a 2010 American documentary film written and directed by Josh Fox. It focuses on communities in the United States where natural gas drilling activity was… Read More
Methtacular! at The Athena Cinema
Athens, OH – With funds received from The I. Hollis Parry/Ann Parry Billman 2022-23 Fine Arts Award and Project Development Award, the concert recording of Methtacular!, written and performed by… Read More
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER WATCH PARTY
Join us Friday, November 11th at 7pm for a screening of BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER! Admission is free for all faculty, staff and students with OU I.D. Free tickets are only available in-person…. Read More
HOLIDAY FILM SERIES: Christmas Classics on the Big Screen!
Support Athens Food Pantries! Celebrate the holidays with loved ones! Enjoy the nostalgia of classic films on the big screen! It’s the 10th annual Holiday Film Series & Canned Food… Read More
HOLIDAY FILM SERIES: Christmas Classics on the Big Screen!
Support Athens Food Pantries! Celebrate the holidays with loved ones! Enjoy the nostalgia of classic films on the big screen! It’s the 10th annual Holiday Film Series & Canned Food… Read More