SIGNATURE SERIES

DOUBLE EXPOSURE

Shown back-to-back, join us for hours upon hours of tributes to an iconic actor, singer, performer or director. Complete with custom bootleg bumper stickers! 

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Programming brought to you by our community & corporate partners.

THE INTERSECTION

Immersive experiences that include new media, live shows, participatory arts, and technology. Expect: storytelling unbound from a traditional medium, interactive events utilizing technology, live advice shows, and more! 

UNORTHODOX DOCS

Non-fiction arts that play with the boundaries of form, function, style & story.

NOW>>THEN

Ahead of its time? Right on time? An abomination of its time? You decide.

PRESENTED BY

SNEAK PEEKS

First run films, previews of new series, podcasts, games or test driving new cinema tech before your neighbors do.

SPECIAL GUEST STARS

Takeover nights by artists, curators, and co-conspirators. Expect: to discover [or re-discover] films curated by some of your faves.

OMGNW!

Exciting new work being made by Northwestern artists.

GAME-O-RAMA

From e-gaming and live commentary board games matches, TV trivia to game shows, and even world-building, scavenger hunts, contests & quests, are you up for the storytelling challenge?

SELF-CARE SUNDAYS

Relax, unwind, and catch films paired with yoga, breath work, relaxation, crafts, and/or food + drink specials!

MIND MELD

Listen, learn and engage with folks at the top of their field or deeply embedded within the subject matter of the film. Expect: Talks, presentations, filmmaker Q&As, and in-depth conversations that expand your worldview.

SOCIAL CINEMA

A fully immersive cinematic experience, including costume nights, dance lessons and visual enhancements.

CRAFTERNOONS

Bring your own fiber-based craft, and work on your project with a knitting community during the film! Our friends at Ritual Dyes will be there to help answer knitting questions along the way.

FAM JAM

Cinematic fun for the whole family. Expect: kid friendly programming and activations, a bit of noise, spilled drinks, seat shuffling, and a lot of fun.

NOW. HEAR. THIS.

Featuring one-night-only live podcasts, broadcasts, audio storytelling performance and spoken word.

SUMMER OF '99

THE GREAT ESCAPE

Incredible, transporting new work from all over the world.

BIZARRE BAZAAR

Arrive early for screenings to buy custom merch from local artists! A carnivorous plant sale before Little Shop of Horrors?! Pee-Wee Herman cutout dolls with the Pee-Wee Christmas Special?! A record store pop-up sale during Singles?!

CARTE BLANCHE

Your favorite artists & polymaths are given carte blanche to do what they wanna do and share something new.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Programming brought to you by our community & corporate partners.

CRAFTERNOONS

Bring your own fiber-based craft, and work on your project with a knitting community during the film! Our friends at Ritual Dyes will be there to help answer knitting questions along the way.

DOUBLE EXPOSURE

Shown back-to-back, join us for hours upon hours of tributes to an iconic actor, singer, performer or director. Complete with custom bootleg bumper stickers! 

FAM JAM

Cinematic fun for the whole family. Expect: kid friendly programming and activations, a bit of noise, spilled drinks, seat shuffling, and a lot of fun.

GAME-O-RAMA

From e-gaming and live commentary board games matches, TV trivia to game shows, and even world-building, scavenger hunts, contests & quests, are you up for the storytelling challenge?

MIND MELD

Listen, learn and engage with folks at the top of their field or deeply embedded within the subject matter of the film. Expect: Talks, presentations, filmmaker Q&As, and in-depth conversations that expand your worldview.

NOW. HEAR. THIS.

Featuring one-night-only live podcasts, broadcasts, audio storytelling performance and spoken word.

NOW>>THEN

Ahead of its time? Right on time? An abomination of its time? You decide.

OMGNW!

Exciting new work being made by Northwestern artists.

PRESENTED BY

SELF-CARE SUNDAYS

Relax, unwind, and catch films paired with yoga, breath work, relaxation, crafts, and/or food + drink specials!

SNEAK PEEKS

First run films, previews of new series, podcasts, games or test driving new cinema tech before your neighbors do.

SOCIAL CINEMA

A fully immersive cinematic experience, including costume nights, dance lessons and visual enhancements.

SPECIAL GUEST STARS

Takeover nights by artists, curators, and co-conspirators. Expect: to discover [or re-discover] films curated by some of your faves.

SUMMER OF '99

THE GREAT ESCAPE

Incredible, transporting new work from all over the world.

THE INTERSECTION

Immersive experiences that include new media, live shows, participatory arts, and technology. Expect: storytelling unbound from a traditional medium, interactive events utilizing technology, live advice shows, and more! 

UNORTHODOX DOCS

Non-fiction arts that play with the boundaries of form, function, style & story.