Stuffing, pie… and showtimes! The Avalon Theatre is open this Thanksgiving. Make a movie part of your holiday tradition.

Help the Avalon keep powerful stories on screen—from global cinema to local voices. Your gift keeps independent films thriving in DC. Donate today to sustain this vital programming. Support the Avalon today: www.theavalon.org/support/annu...

Opening Wednesday! From Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao comes HAMNET—the story behind Shakespeare's Hamlet. A stunning film about the love and loss that inspired one of literature's greatest works. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/hamnet

Now playing! Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, a once-renowned director chasing a comeback. When Nora turns down his offer to star, he gives the role to a rising Hollywood actress. Tickets for SENTIMENTAL VALUE: www.theavalon.org/films/sentim...

For over 100 years, the Avalon has brought our community together through film. Help us keep that tradition alive with a year-end gift that sustains local programs and shared experiences. Donate today to support your community cinema! Donate: www.theavalon.org/support/annu...

2 shows left to experience the new Exhibition On Screen film at the Avalon. See the dramatic life behind his iconic paintings & explore the hidden clues he left within his work. Don’t miss this rare big-screen look at one of art’s most fascinating figures. Tickets for CARAVAGGIO: buff.ly/VEVJASw

French Cinémathèque is back this Wednesday with THE MUSICIANS — a charming tale of rare Stradivarius instruments, clashing virtuosos, and a race to save a dream concert. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/the-mu...

Now playing! On March 31, 1943, lyricist Lorenz Hart faces his fading confidence at Sardi’s while his former partner Richard Rodgers celebrates Oklahoma! and his new collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein. Tickets for BLUE MOON: www.theavalon.org/films/blue-m...

Join us 12/3 for a Science on Screen® event featuring the documentary OBSERVER, which encourages viewers to find meaning in everyday life. Enjoy a post-film discussion w/ Sarah Goodwin, PhD, from the Science Communication Lab, and Jason Dick, Editor in Chief of Roll Call. Tickets: buff.ly/GzWYhqP

Our next Exhibition on Screen arrives 11/16It features masterpieces and personal insights from the artist before his mysterious disappearance. This is the most comprehensive film about a pivotal art figure. Tickets for CARRAVAGGIO: buff.ly/fInncc8

Czech cinema returns to the Avalon Wednesday! In 1967–68 Prague, young radio tech Tomáš is torn between protecting his brother and supporting journalists defying state censorship — as Soviet tanks close in, radio becomes the nation’s last voice of freedom. Tickets for WAVES: buff.ly/R6DCWVQ

BLUE MOON is now playing at the Avalon! On opening night of Oklahoma! in 1943, Lorenz Hart faces fading confidence, lost love, and a world moving on without him. Starring Ethan Hawke and directed by Richard Linklater. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/blue-m...

Now playing at the Avalon! SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE explores the creation of Bruce Springsteen’s haunting 1982 “Nebraska” album, as he confronts fame and the shadows of his past. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/spring...

Coming to the Avalon for 2 shows only – Nov 9 & 11! National Theatre Live presents MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION! Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune– but at what cost? buff.ly/7LsCqix

Polish film returns to the Avalon Wednesday! OFF WE GO follows an elderly couple who won’t settle into retirement, steal a van, and hit the road. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/off-we...

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 Join us TONIGHT for the Chevy Chase Spooktacular! Stop by from 3–6 PM for treats and enter our free raffle for a year-long Avalon Theatre membership.

It’s almost time for the Avalon’s Halloween Spooktacular! 🎃 Join us Friday from 3–6 PM for trick-or-treating along Connecticut Avenue — and don’t miss our table outside the Avalon for treats and a raffle to win a year membership to the Avalon!

Opening Friday! SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album when he was a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggling to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past. Tickets:

Opening Friday at the Avalon — BLUE MOON stars Ethan Hawke as lyricist Lorenz Hart, confronting his demons the night Oklahoma! premieres. From Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Before Sunrise), co-starring Andrew Scott, Margaret Qualley & Bobby Cannavale. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/blue-m...

Playing Wednesday! In 1917, Lionel, a music student, meets David at the Boston Conservatory, sparking a brief yet impactful connection. Years later, they reunite for an emotional journey through Maine. Tickets for THE HISTORY OF SOUND: buff.ly/TZglDgu

"This was a heartfelt, emotionally resonant story about the power of our lives and the capacity of our stories lingering on long after we've left this world. Take someone you love and see it." - Kristen Lopez, The Film Maven Get your tickets for ELEANOR THE GREAT: www.theavalon.org/films/eleano...

Now playing! From Oscar® winner Kathryn Bigelow comes A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE — a missile hits the U.S., and the race to find who’s behind it begins. Tickets:

🇫🇷 French Cinémathèque returns this Wednesday with a special screening of SUSPENDED TIME — a neurotic comedy by Olivier Assayas, where a director's return to his rural childhood home sparks unexpected artistic clarity. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/suspen...

Don’t miss your chance to say goodbye to Downton Abbey. Get your tickets now for the motion picture event of the season! Tickets for DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE: www.theavalon.org/films/downto...

Directed by Scarlett Johansson, June Squibb stars as the sharp-witted 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, whose story spirals dangerously after a heartbreaking loss. Get your tickets for ELEANOR THE GREAT: www.theavalon.org/films/eleano...

Opening Friday, A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE, the latest film by Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker), is a gripping political thriller. It follows an urgent investigation into the source of an unidentified missile launched at the U.S., as the world watches the response unfold.

“A compelling history, one that’s especially vital in a time when irony and satire can be hard to pin down. ” – Alissa Wilkinson, NY Times This Wednesday: A SAVAGE ART tells the story of legendary cartoonist Patrick Oliphant and the power of political cartoons across fifty years. buff.ly/XpGX1sP

Looking for something unique midweek? The Avalon’s Wednesday Signature Series features a rotating lineup of unique films in our historic theater every Wednesday at 8:00pm. Check out the upcoming lineup: www.theavalon.org/programs/wed...

INTER ALIA is coming to the Avalon this Sunday w/ National Theatre Live! Jessica Parks is a top Crown Court judge — sharp, fair, & respected. But behind the robe? She’s a karaoke queen, a wife, & a mother. When her world gets shaken, can she hold it all together? www.theavalon.org/films/inter-...

June Squibb is phenomenal in ELEANOR THE GREAT - Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut about a 94-year-old whose innocent story spirals beyond her control. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/eleano...

Familiar faces, shocking revelations, and the finale we've all been waiting for. DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE is playing only in theaters, now at the Avalon. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/downto...

National Theatre Live presents INTER ALIA, starring Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike as a high-flying judge whose world is turned upside down. From the creators of Prima Facie, this gripping new play explores motherhood, masculinity, and the cost of keeping it all together. buff.ly/8gmR326

Opening Friday! June Squibb brings vivid life to ELEANOR THE GREAT as 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein - witty, proudly troublesome, and devastated by loss. When she tells a tale, it takes on a dangerous life of its own. Tickets: www.theavalon.org/films/eleano...

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...