Series & Events
The Cinema Arts Centre offers numerous special events throughout the year that include film festivals, series, educational programs, classic film screenings, live music, art exhibitions and community-focused events that often feature guest speakers and discussions.
Discover the Cinema Arts Centre's signature recurring programs, featuring weekly, monthly, and seasonal series that bring audiences back year-round. From beloved classics and silent cinema to family favorites, late-night cult films, and explorations of art on screen, our ongoing series celebrate the many ways great movies can be experienced together.
Our monthly celebration of silent cinema, presented by accompanist Ben Model.
Curated by esteemed librarian and film enthusiast Philip Harwood, Best of the Big Screen brings forth the classic works you know and love — and have been yearning to see on the big screen.
At the CAC Book Club, we examine exciting works of literature and their film counterparts.
Introduce the next generation to the magic of the movies at our Cinema for Kids series.
Every Saturday, come one come all to a cult cinema extravaganza! In its long-running glory, the Cult Café has always been a keystone of the Cinema Arts Centre program.
Once a month, we discuss all things film noir with professor and cultural critic Foster Hirsch.
Our Foreign Cinema Night series presents the best of new independent foreign cinema fresh from the festival circuit.
Explore the timeless works that define world cinema.
Emerging in urban theaters and seedy downtown circuits in the mid-20th century, grindhouse cinema is defined by raw, low-budget and sensational films - ranging from horror and action to sexploitation and splatter films.
Experience world-class theater from the best seat in the house with National Theatre Live.
When the sun goes down, the strange, shocking, and unforgettable come out to play.
Preview Club is a special advance screening series of new, award-winning & critically acclaimed independent feature films, documentaries & foreign-language films that takes place at the legendary Cinema Arts Centre.
Celebrate the rich history of LGBTQ+ filmmaking with Pride Cinema.
Our Reel Jazz blends live jazz performance with discussion and jazz-themed cinema.
Sunday mornings are for bagels, coffee and movies! Film critic and historian, Professor Michael Atkinson brings engaging conversation to art-house and repertory staples.
The Cinema as Canvas celebrates the vibrant intersection of art and storytelling.
Discover a selection of films curated by the Cinema Arts Centre's Youth Advisory Board.
Explore our special limited-run series, showcasing curated collections built around visionary filmmakers, influential movements, and compelling themes. Whether it's a complete retrospective, a genre deep dive, or a celebration of underseen cinema, these programs offer unique opportunities to experience films in conversation with one another.
Few filmmakers embraced cinematic imitation with as much style and enthusiasm as Italian filmmaker Enzo Castellari.
One of contemporary cinema’s most provocative and uncompromising filmmakers, Michael Haneke has built a career out of challenging audiences.
Before Hollywood censorship changed the rules, horror films ventured into darker and stranger territory.
For more than four decades, Joel and Ethan Coen have crafted some of the most distinctive films in American cinema.
Experience the Cinema Arts Centre beyond the movies through a diverse lineup of one-of-a-kind events. From live music, lectures, and workshops to trivia nights, art exhibitions, and community gatherings, these programs bring people together to explore ideas, creativity, and culture in new and engaging ways.
Since the 1960s, coffeehouses have served as smaller forums to see and hear local and regional artists.
Join us for Movie Trivia Night in the Sky Room Café at Cinema Arts Centre! Hosted by Dan French, our Movie Trivia Night features 50 questions based all around film, actors and actresses, awards, and everything else associated with the world of film.
Take the stage or cheer on local talent at our Open Mic Night.
Go beyond the screen with Sky Room Talks, our ongoing lecture series dedicated to film history, popular culture, and the people who shaped them.