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Holiday
We love Holiday Movies as much as you do. These films include classics, neo-classics, new releases and more. As Clark Griswold says, "we hope this adds to your enjoyment of the holidays."
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Cinema Clubhouse
A curated series of kids & family films, Saturday & Sunday at 1pm.
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Filmmaker in Person
Q&As and discussions with filmmakers presented in partnership with the Iowa Arts Council.
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Midnights @ 10
Late-night classics, horror and genre flicks. Thursday nights at 10pm.
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AniMAYtion
Celebrating the art of animation this May (and beyond).
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Cinema Clubhouse
A curated series of kids & family films, Saturday & Sunday at 1pm.
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Community Partnership
Screenings in partnership with local organizations and businesses.
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Filmmaker in Person
Q&As and discussions with filmmakers presented in partnership with the Iowa Arts Council.
More Info
Holiday
We love Holiday Movies as much as you do. These films include classics, neo-classics, new releases and more. As Clark Griswold says, "we hope this adds to your enjoyment of the holidays."
More Info
Midnights @ 10
Late-night classics, horror and genre flicks. Thursday nights at 10pm.
More Info
National Theatre Live
The best of British Theater exclusively at the Varsity Cinema, presented in collaboration with Des Moines Playhouse.
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OLLI at Drake
Classic films followed by a discussion led by an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Drake instructor.
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One Night Only
Experience the greatest musicians of all-time in concert films, music documentaries and more. On screen at The Varsity for ONE NIGHT ONLY.
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Varsity Pride
Proudly programming LGBTQ+ stories 12 months a year with the help of our Varsity Pride Advisory Board. Presented in partnership with Krause Group.
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