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DC’s Avalon Theatre celebrates 100 years with Centennial Gala

May 4, 2023


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Avalon Theatre Marks Centennial with Films From Every Decade

April 11, 2023


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DC’s Avalon Theatre reacts to AMC Theatres changing ticket prices based on seat location

February 13, 2023


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October 12, 2022


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Chevy Chase, D.C., is a ‘small town within a city’

August 3, 2022


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If You Lived Here Chevy Chase, DC (Avalon segment starts at 17:00)

March 21, 2022


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Back to the big screen

December 29, 2021


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Local Theaters Are Brimming With Films You Can Stream From Home. They Could Use Your Support

August 13, 2020


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One of DC’s Oldest Film Centers Brings Community Together

April 24, 2019


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See Degas, Picasso, Rembrandt and Van Gogh on the big screen at the Avalon Theatre

October 29, 2018


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Four movie theaters near the Red line

October 30, 2017


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Independent exhibitors suing Landmark over alleged antitrust breach

September 17, 2017


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You’ll Feel Nostalgic Looking At These DC Theaters That Have Held Onto Their Old Look

August 2, 2017


Students Study ‘Hidden Figures’ of History at DC’s Avalon Theatre

February 1, 2017


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Talking pictures at the Avalon Theatre

April 20, 2015


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Avalon Theatre’s ‘classroom’ welcomes 1,100 D.C. students to see ‘Selma’

January 16, 2015


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Conversation and Culture Shock

October 9, 2013

Admission: $15.00 Adults, $11.50 Matinee Bargain Shows, $11.75 Seniors (62+), $10.00 Child (12 & under), Student and Military, $10.50 Avalon Members, $9.50 Seniors who are Avalon Members.
Same rates apply to Wednesday Signature Series and Science on Screen programs unless otherwise noted. Weekend Family Matinees, Exhibition on Screen, NT Live and Special Event ticket prices vary; senior discounts may not be available for these programs.

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