Dates: March 30 & April 5, 11am

Join Aneeshwar Kunchala, the Kennedy Center’s Youth Ambassador for the Arts and Environment, for the world premiere of his new documentary produced by the Kennedy Center. After the film screening, enjoy a conversation with Kunchala and special guests!

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH. What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE.

Dates: March 30 & April 5, 11am

Join Aneeshwar Kunchala, the Kennedy Center’s Youth Ambassador for the Arts and Environment, for the world premiere of his new documentary produced by the Kennedy Center. After the film screening, enjoy a conversation with Kunchala and special guests!

Shows: Thursdays, Feb 6-27, 6pm-9:30pm

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of racial injustice and the criminal justice system. Each Thursday in February, we will watch a part of the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary, "When They See Us." After each screening, we will engage in open and honest discussions about the impact of this case on our community and society as a whole. Light refreshments will be served. No Registration Required.

Shows: Thursdays, Feb 6-27, 6pm-9:30pm

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of racial injustice and the criminal justice system. Each Thursday in February, we will watch a part of the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary, "When They See Us." After each screening, we will engage in open and honest discussions about the impact of this case on our community and society as a whole. Light refreshments will be served. No Registration Required.

Shows: Thursdays, Feb 6-27, 6pm-9:30pm

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of racial injustice and the criminal justice system. Each Thursday in February, we will watch a part of the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary, "When They See Us." After each screening, we will engage in open and honest discussions about the impact of this case on our community and society as a whole. Light refreshments will be served. No Registration Required.

Shows: Thursdays, Feb 6-27, 6pm-9:30pm

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of racial injustice and the criminal justice system. Each Thursday in February, we will watch a part of the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary, "When They See Us." After each screening, we will engage in open and honest discussions about the impact of this case on our community and society as a whole. Light refreshments will be served. No Registration Required.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a time set aside each year, where we as a country, work together, serving others, to make our communities more equitable.  We annually observe this day each year on the third Monday in January.  As the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service, MLK Day encourages all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. 

The City of College Park is providing multiple ways our residents can honor Dr. King's legacy on January 20th and throughout the entire month. 

Movie showing is at 4 PM

• After the laser show, join us for a special screening of this powerful film that chronicles the historic 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, highlighting the struggle for civil rights and the enduring legacy of Dr. King.

• Admission is free; however space is limited so tickets are required. Go to collegeparkmd.gov/mlk25 to register 

Embrace the joy of the season by joining us at our annual December family event! Get into the holiday spirit with your community, neighbors, and friends at the Publick Playhouse. Children will have a chance to visit and take pictures with a special someone from the North Pole. We’ll also have coloring activities and a short, animated movie to entertain our youngest guests before showing our feature film, “The Polar Express.” This event is recommened for children ages 3-12. Please note everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age.

The Black Smile Film Premiere event is coming soon! Movement Artists Olivia Eddings and Shartoya Jn.Baptiste present the dance film The Black Smile. A film that challenges the threat of the black smile, and the attempted suppression of black joy and success. This film celebrates healing and collaboration among black women through an intentional and unique creative process. This is not a struggle story, this is a joyful story! Let no woman who lived this process leave the same. Let no woman who watches this film think the same. Get your tickets now before they sell out!

*This is a black carpet film premiere event. The dress code is a creative black tie.

We value your presence and support, and look forward to seeing you on the black carpet!

Harmony Hall Arts Center celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a special screening of “Problemista,” a captivating film directed and written by Julio Torres. Alejandro, an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, grapples with dreams and immigration challenges in New York City. Featuring Tilda Swinton, RZA, and Greta Lee, this surreal adventure delves into identity, dreams, and the immigrant experience. Don’t miss this poignant exploration!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Us!

Join us for a special movie event showcasing Hispanic culture’s rich and vibrant stories. From captivating dramas to heartwarming comedies, our amazing Screen on the Green aims to highlight the diversity and talent of Hispanic filmmakers and bring together all the members of our community to learn more.

Bring your friends and family for a night of unforgettable films and cultural appreciation. Let’s unite to honor and enjoy the beautiful narratives shaping our Hispanic heritage.

Free admission and snacks are provided! Don’t miss out on this fantastic cultural experience.

They’re here to save the world! The Oscar-nominated film stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis as eccentric parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. Experience the beloved ’80s classic like never before as the National Symphony Orchestra performs Elmer Bernstein’s Grammy-nominated score and Ray Parker Jr.’s Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping theme song, “Ghostbusters,” live to film! Who you gonna call?

Full feature film will be projected in HD onto screens in-house and on the lawn and accompanied by the music of a live symphony orchestra.

Coming to Wolf Trap from a galaxy far, far away… Join Luke Skywalker on his journey in the film that started it all! From the triumphant opening fanfare to the ethereal “Princess Leia’s Theme,” John Williams’ Oscar–winning score comes to life in this powerful, live-to-picture experience.

Come plant the seeds for a better Earth in celebration of Earth Day! Special guests will speak about how to grow your own food and each attendee will plant their own seeds in a peat pot to take home and nurture. Then, we will screen "The Biggest Little Farm" which follows Director John Chester, his wife, Molly, and their dog, Todd, as they attempt to turn 200 acres of land outside Los Angeles into a sustainable farm. The couple document their quest to work in harmony with the land as well as ward off pests, predators, and wildfires to protect their crops and animals.

National Geographic brings a world premiere screening of the first episode of Queens, an epic natural history docuseries, produced by an all-women team from Wildstar Films and narrated by Angela Bassett, that follows six powerful sisterhoods within the animal kingdom where females rule. 

Africa’s Congo Basin rainforest holds more carbon than the Amazon and is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Meet Simangele Msweli and Ariel Gakunga, two young conservationists working to build an inclusive conservation movement. Through short films, photographs, and stories,  they share a vision for Africa where people, wildlife, and forests thrive. 

Riding Giants” is a semiserious, often rollicking, multigenerational insider’s look at the origins of surfing, the colorful and subversive birth of surf culture, and the mythology and the lure of the big wave. This passionate and fluid film is without question the first authentic history of surfing from its humble Hawaiian beginnings to the big business it became to the still-rebellious universe it inhabits today. “Riding Giants” is a study of individuality and freedom, the pursuit and techniques of pure kinetic pleasure, and the risk-taking and attitudes that characterize its leading figures.

Singlefin: Yellow” tells the story of one surfboard’s life as it travels the globe shared by a group of friends. The board provides the means through which we explore new people, places, and things, meeting six diverse surfers and learning what inspires, motivates, and empowers them in surfing and in life. Using voice over narration by each individual, “Singlefin: Yellow” spotlights each surfer’s unique individual talents and varied interests beyond strictly their athletic ability in the water. This is a story about not only exotic travel and the adventure of riding waves, but also a reminder to all that happiness in life can be found in something as simple as sharing with your friends. Shot on location in California, Australia, Mexico, Hawaii, and Japan.

They call it “The Endless Summer,” the ultimate surfing adventure, crossing the globe in search of the perfect wave. From the uncharted waters of West Africa to the shark-filled seas of Australia to the tropical paradise of Tahiti and beyond, these California surfers accomplish in a few months what most people never do in a lifetime— they live their dream. Director Bruce Brown creates a film so powerful it has become a timeless masterpiece that continues to capture the imagination of every new generation.

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH. The Nightmare Before Christmas follows the misadventures of Jake Skellington, Halloweentown’s beloved pumpkin king, who accidentally stumbles on Christmastown.

Join us for a FREE screening of Wild Style. Widely celebrated as hip hop’s first motion picture, Wild Style tells the story of the subway graffiti writer Zoro, played by the legendary Lee Quinones, and his friend Phade, played by Fab 5 Freddy. They navigate a scene filled with artistic rivalries and a creative community that’s ambivalent about the interest it is attracting by the commercial art world.

The event will be the screening of the documentary film, ‘Omoiyari’, followed by a conversation and live set by Kishi Bashi performing the album in its entirety.

After DJ Kenny Kirkland (Guy Davis), his B-boy brother Lee (Robert Taylor), and graffiti artist Ramon (Jon Chardiet) wow the crowd at the Roxy in Manhattan, composer Tracy Carlson (Rae Dawn Chong) offers to help them achieve their dreams. But an unexpected tragedy stands in their way...

Join us for a screening and discussion on the making of the film and its impact with Beat Street actor Gina Belafonte; Kennedy Center Vice President of International Programs Alicia Adams, who served as a production associate on Beat Street; and other guests to be announced.

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH. War Pony follows the interlocking stories of two young Lakota men on the Pine Ridge Reservation as they grapple with a world built against them and navigate unique paths to manhood.

"Defining Courage" explores the remarkable legacy of the Nisei Soldiers of World War II. Serving in segregated units, these Americans of Japanese ancestry became the greatest fighters in US military history.

An immersive DocuTheatre experience, "Defining Courage" offers breathtaking cinematography, live music, historical film, and eyewitness interviews. The inspiring heroics of these often-overlooked heroes serve as a testament to inner strength and a source of inspiration for finding courage in today's world.

Join us for a FREE screening of Style Wars. In 1983, just a decade after DJ Kool Herc’s historic “Back-to-School Jam,” PBS aired Tony Silver’s groundbreaking documentary on the burgeoning hip hop movement, a lively and richly observant account of the thriving culture of graffiti writers who were making their mark on the early-’80s New York cityscape.

Including a special introduction led by the film’s co-producer Henry Chalfant.  

Part of hip hop’s 50th anniversary celebration 

Twenty-fifth Anniversary Screening!

New 4K Digital Restoration!

Free Giveaways and Candy!

Come to the museum in costume or out (but hopefully in!) to celebrate Halloween with one of the greatest and scariest J-Horror films ever made. Twenty-five years ago, Hideo Nakata made audiences around the world scared of their televisions and their phones with this atmospheric spine-tingler. In it, a television journalist investigates an urban legend about a VHS tape that murders its viewers seven days after they watch it. But before she and her exorcist ex-husband can lift the curse, they’ll have to defeat Sadako, one of moviedom’s most memorable ghosts. The highest-grossing Japanese horror movie of all time, Ringu continues to shred nerves to this day. Kit Brooks, co-curator of the Sackler exhibition Staging the Supernatural: Ghosts and the Theater in Japanese Prints, will introduce the screening, highlighting the connections between Sadako and Oiwa, the terrifying vengeful ghost of Japanese folklore.(Dir.: Hideo Nakata, Japan, 1998, 96 min., DCP, Japanese with English subtitles)