The Varsity Cinema

Napoleon

He came from nothing. He conquered everything.

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1:00 pm
4:15 pm
7:30 pm

The Holiday

It’s Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive.

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1:15 pm

The Holdovers

Discomfort and joy.

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4:00 pm
7:00 pm

Coming Soon

Enjoy prestige new releases, the best of art house & international, curated repertory series and classics, upscale genre and late-night movies, and kids and family series!

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Apr 25

Iowa’s Dirty Secret: The True Cost of Burning Coal - Premiere with Panel Discussion

Upcoming Special Events

From Q&A’s to partnership events, don’t miss these one-night-only celebrations of cinema

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Community Partnership

Apr 27

Vision & Vibe Film Festival

Science On Screen

Apr 29

Point Break - A Science on Screen Presentation

Community Partnership Filmmaker in Person

Apr 30

Iowa’s Dirty Secret: The True Cost of Burning Coal - Premiere with Panel Discussion

Community Partnership

May 3

The Organizer in Partnership with the Iowa Labor History Society

Explore Film Series

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Community Partnership

Screenings in partnership with local organizations and businesses.

Varsity Pride

Proudly programing LGBTQ+ stories 12 months a year.

Restoration Celebration

Classic films and hidden gems that are back on the big screen at The Varsity.

Filmmaker in Person

Q&As and discussions with filmmakers. Presented by Iowa Arts Council.

One Night Only

Join us for special one night only screenings.

Science on Screen

A series of great films paired with presentations from scientists and scientific thinkers. Presented in collaboration with STEM Librarian Dan Chibnall and STEM@DRAKE.