This Wednesday only! David Strathairn grapples with protecting his daughter-in-law (Jane Levy) after discovering his son's affair. A searching portrait of family loyalty and moral dilemmas. Tickets for A LITTLE PRAYER: www.theavalon.org/films/a-litt...

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

The Crawleys return! DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE brings the family into the 1930s as they face scandal, financial trouble, and social upheaval. The next generation prepares to lead Downton into the future. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/downto...

Opening Friday for one week: Andres Veiel's documentary on Leni Riefenstahl uses unseen documents from her estate to explore the controversial filmmaker's legacy and its modern relevance. Get tickets for RIEFENSTAHL: www.theavalon.org/films/riefen...

🇫🇷 French Cinémathèque is back Wednesday with one special screening of THE MOHICAN. Joseph, the last clifftop shepherd in Corsica, faces mafia pressure—and vanishes into the wild. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-mo...

Robert Reich gives his final lecture to 1,000 students, reflecting on aging, legacy, and a world in crisis. THE LAST CLASS is a powerful farewell to teaching—and a call to the next generation: Who will be tomorrow’s teachers? Tickets:

Making even the fiercest divorce lawyers chuckle. Don’t miss Kate McKinnon’s unforgettable performance in #TheRoses, now playing at the Avalon. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-ro...

Opening Friday! DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE brings the Crawleys into the 1930s—scandal, financial struggles, and the fight to preserve their legacy. Get your tickets now: www.theavalon.org/films/downto...

One night only – Wednesday! SEA OF HOPE (award-winning Czech film) follows Josef, a gifted violin maker facing life’s shifting tempo. Presented with the Embassy of the Czech Republic. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/sea-of...

"Harkening back to exciting political thrillers of the 1970s, this is a taut bombshell, reminding viewers what we've been missing for the last few decades." -Tara McNamara, Common Sense Media Get your tickets to RELAY: www.theavalon.org/films/relay/

Back by popular demand! The Last Class returns to the Avalon Friday. Robert Reich’s final lecture reflects on aging and the challenges his students will inherit in a world out of balance. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-la...

"It’s Colman and Cumberbatch at the top of their games, with a lively script and strong direction, that make THE ROSES so much more than a routine reboot." -Thelma Adams, AARP Movies for Grownups Get your tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-ro...

New Polish cinema on the big screen this Wednesday: LIFE FOR BEGINNERS. A tender, offbeat comedy where Monia, a shy nursing home worker—and secret vampire—navigates love, aging, and the courage to live. Tickets:

Secure the popcorn 🍿 Get your tickets 🎟️ to experience "a cloak-and-dagger triumph worth heading to the cineplex to see" (The Daily Beast). RELAY stars Riz Ahmed and Lily James and is now playing at the Avalon! Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/relay

One show only—this Sunday! Our Summer of Love series closes with CALL ME BY YOUR NAME. Italy, 1983. Elio + Oliver. Sun, music, longing. A love that lingers forever. Get tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/call-m...

Opening Friday! Olivia Colman & Benedict Cumberbatch in THE ROSES—a perfect life hiding cracks beneath the surface. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-ro...

One Show Only Wednesday! THE LAST CLASS follows Robert Reich as he teaches for the final time and reflects on a world out of balance. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-la...

Run Extended—Must End Soon! SOULEYMANE’S STORY follows a Paris delivery rider racing against time before his asylum interview. Tickets:

Opening Friday! From the director of HELL OR HIGH WATER, RELAY follows Ash, a top-tier “fixer” whose latest client blows up all his rules—and puts lives on the line. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/relay

🇫🇷 French Cinémathèque is back Wednesday with JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE. A clumsy Paris bookseller gets her Jane Austen moment in England. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/jane-a...

Kyra Sedgwick & Method Man star in BAD SHABBOS, a Tribeca Audience Award–winning comedy where a Shabbat dinner goes wildly off the rails. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/bad-sh...

Our Summer of Love series continues Sunday with MY SUMMER OF LOVE. Mona meets Tamsin, and a dreamy summer friendship takes a darker turn. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/my-sum...

Opening Friday for one week only! Guinean immigrant Souleymane delivers food by bike while racing against time—just two days until his asylum interview decides his future in France. Get tickets for SOULEYMANE’S STORY: www.theavalon.org/films/souley...

One Night Only – This Wednesday TATAMI follows Leila, an Iranian judo athlete who is put in political danger when her government tells her to fake an injury and withdraw from the world championships rather than face an Israeli rival in the final. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/tatami

Now Playing! Jeff Buckley, a rising star with an otherworldly voice, left the ’90s music world reeling after his sudden death following the release of his debut album. Includes exclusive bonus content only in theaters & poster giveaway to 5 winners! Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/its-ne...

Summer of Love continues this Sunday with THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY! Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood light up the screen in this unforgettable story of love, longing, and the choices that shape a lifetime. Get your tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-br...

Opening Friday for 1 week only, experience exclusive bonus content in theaters! This powerful documentary, from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg, pays tribute to the life and legacy of Jeff Buckley, a voice that defined a generation. Don't miss IT'S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY: buff.ly/XHa85V4

Playing Wednesday: A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY Filmmaker Rachel Seed pieces together the life of her mother, Sheila Turner Seed — a fearless journalist and filmmaker who died when Rachel was just a baby. It's a moving, deeply personal documentary you won’t want to miss. buff.ly/fSE8OFJ

Thank you to everyone who voted — the Avalon is proud to be runner-up for Best Movie Theater in Washington City Paper’s Best of DC for the 5th year running! Congrats to all the amazing finalists.

Now playing at the Avalon: BAD SHABBOS Jewish Film Festival smash hit and Tribeca Audience Award winner! Kyra Sedgwick and Method Man star in this wildly funny Shabbat dinner gone off the rails. Murder? Maybe. Chaos? Definitely. Get your tickets now: www.theavalon.org/films/bad-sh...

The Summer of Love series continues this Sunday with SUMMER WITH MONIKA! Two young lovers escape the constraints of working-class life in Stockholm for a dreamy summer on the coast — but the romance fades as reality creeps back in. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/summer...

Only one show this Wednesday! Experience the powerful tale by Stephen King and Mike Flanagan, celebrating Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz’s journey through love, loss, and the multitudes within us all. Get tickets for THE LIFE OF CHUCK: buff.ly/OiilVAY

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Nobody puts Baby in a corner! Our Summer of Love series continues Sunday with DIRTY DANCING In the summer of 1963, 17-year-old Baby is on vacation in the Catskills when she’s pulled into a world of music, rebellion, and romance—thanks to charismatic dance instructor Johnny. buff.ly/ZkGhSpB

Opening Friday: BAD SHABBOS at the Avalon! A Shabbat dinner goes off the rails after an accidental death (or murder?)—just as the in-laws arrive. Dark, hilarious chaos ensues. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/bad-sh...

Coming to the Avalon Thursday! Giulietta Masina shines as a resilient Roman streetwalker whose search for love leads to heartbreak in this Cannes-winning classic. Get your tickets for NIGHTS OF CABIRIA: www.theavalon.org/films/nights...

This summer, fall in love at the movies. Join us Sunday mornings for Summer of Love—a classic film series celebrating summer romance. First up this Sunday: A ROOM WITH A VIEW – a young woman’s heart is caught between passion in Florence and duty in Surrey. Tickets: buff.ly/10V8oMF

Opening Friday! DON’T LET’S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT brings Alexandra Fuller's memoir to life through the eyes of 8-year-old Bobo, growing up on a Zimbabwean farm during the country’s war for independence. A moving story of family, conflict, and belonging. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/dont-l...

Got 12 minutes? Help shape the future of film at the Avalon! We're collaborating w independent theaters nationwide to learn what matters to our community. 5 lucky participants will win 2 movie tickets and a limited-edition Avalon Centennial hat! Take the survey by 7/21: buff.ly/g7izQEK

🇫🇷 French Cinémathèque returns Wednesday with THE TIES THAT BIND US Director Carine Tardieu examines how tragedy can spark new ideas of what’s possible in life, and how absences are the hidden heart of every family – blood, step, or chosen. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-ti...

Real cars. Real drivers. Real speed. F1 THE MOVIE is a pulse-pounding experience you won’t find anywhere else. Get your tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/f1-the...

Coming to the Avalon Friday! In MARLEE MATLIN, the Oscar-winning actor reflects on fame, identity, and breaking barriers—all in her first language, American Sign Language. Don’t miss this powerful portrait of a trailblazer. Get your tickets now: www.theavalon.org/films/marlee...

Playing Wednesday DRY SEASON is a gripping Czech drama set in South Moravia. It explores the clash between two neighboring families divided by ideology, as a romance between their children threatens to disrupt everything. The film delves into themes of loyalty, conflict, and hope. buff.ly/gvgFOwK

“The perfect combo of horse power and star power! This what blockbusters used to look like. Come for the most impressive, lustrous car that a gajillion-dollar budget can buy. The reason to stay, however, is the driver. ” – David Fear, Rolling Stone Get your tickets for F1 THE MOVIE: buff.ly/JiwGiDw

One show only, this Wednesday! The Japanese classic that started it all - SHALL WE DANCE? in stunning 4K restoration. When life feels routine, sometimes you need to learn to dance. Get your tickets now: www.theavalon.org/films/shall-...

"Star-crammed and detailed, The Phoenician Scheme delights." -Thelma Adams, AARP Movies Directed by Wes Anderson. Now playing at the Avalon. Get your tickets for THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME: www.theavalon.org/films/the-ph...

"From the Director of PAST LIVES! “Captivating! Exquisite! A piercingly honest exploration of love and money and the inevitable connection between the two. ” – Caryn James, BBC Get your tickets for the MATERIALISTS: www.theavalon.org/films/materi...

Coming Friday! Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 star whose career ended in a crash 30 years ago. Now, he's back for redemption, racing with rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) for a struggling team. In F1, your teammate is also your rival. Tickets for F1 THE MOVIE: buff.ly/Ev1JFFY

TWO SHOWS ONLY! Join us Sunday for our next National Theatre event. Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, and Ben Foster star in this powerful revival of Tennessee Williams’ classic, returning to cinemas this summer! Get your tickets for A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE: www.theavalon.org/films/a-stre...

"MATERIALISTS is a romantic film for pragmatists, a pragmatic film for romantics. Opposites attract, and it’s a perfect match." -Karl Quinn, Sydney Morning Herald Get your tickets now: www.theavalon.org/films/materi...