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Upcoming Special Events
From Q&A’s to partnership events, don’t miss these one-night-only celebrations of cinema
Explore Film Series
See All SeriesCommunity 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
The greatest musicians of all-time in concert films, music documentaries, and more. Presented by First Fleet Concerts.
Movie Bash
Classic, Nostalgic, Quotable, Memeable Movies.
Audience interaction, such as call and response, loud laughter, quoting iconic lines, etc., throughout the film is encouraged!
OLLI at Drake
Classic films followed by a discussion led by an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Drake instructor.
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