CLAUDINE

TOMORROW! Join The Greater Dayton Realtist Association for a special movie fundraiser in recognition of Realtist Week and commemorating its historic signing by President Ronald Reagan.  You're invited to an exclusive screening of the classic film CLAUDINE.
Starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones, CLAUDINE tells the powerful story of a single mother in New York City navigating love, family, and the realities of systemic challenges in housing and employment. This film remains a poignant reflection on economic struggles, welfare policies, and the resilience of Black families.
Proceeds from this event will support initiatives that promote fair housing and homeownership accessibility for all. Celebrate Realtist Week with us by enjoying this timeless film and engaging in meaningful conversations about housing equality! 
Tickets are $12 each.

THU, APR 10 | 7:30

I KNOW CATHERINE -
THE LOG LADY

Even More David Lynch Love! "1990. Catherine Coulson is an international cult sensation in the groundbreaking television series TWIN PEAKS. 25 years later her lifelong friend David Lynch announces its return for a new season. Within weeks Catherine is diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Can she live long enough to play the iconic Log Lady one last time?
With David Lynch, Kyle MacLachlan, Grace Zabriskie, Kimmy Robertson, Mark Frost, Michael Horse, Dana Ashbrook, Robert Schenkkan, Lisa Loomer, Bill Rauch,
Mindy Alper and many more." One-Night-Only! Tickets $12.50.

MON, APR 14 | 7:30

PRIDE & PREJUDICE - 20th Anniversary Screenings

In honor of its 20th Anniversary...and because it's so well-loved...we're bringing Joe Wright's PRIDE & PREJUDICE for a handful of screenings starting April 18!  "A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages."

FRI, APR 18 | 12:00
SAT, APR 19 | 12:00
SUN, APR 20 | 12:00
WED, APR 23 | 7:30

LONG LONESOME HIGHWAY:
THE STORY OF MICHAEL PARKS

Join us for a one-time screening of LONG LONESOME HIGHWAY with visiting filmmaker and Middletown native Josh Roush - Saturday, April 26 at Noon.

LONG LONESOME HIGHWAY: THE STORY OF MICHAEL PARKS is an unflinching and intimate portrait of the life and career of actor Michael Parks, a man whose journey through the Hollywood system was as unpredictable and unique as the roles he portrayed. Once dubbed “the greatest living actor” by Quentin Tarrantino, Michael’s career swung the pendulum between the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. When “discovered” by Lew Wasserman, Michael starred in some of the biggest blockbusters of the time, however, when he bit the hand that fed him, Wasserman had him relegated to TV, and later to having no career at all.

Read more at the ticketing link below.  Tickets are $12.50 each.

SAT, APR 26 | NOON

STIVERS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS DIGITAL CINEMA: THE SHOWCASE

Get ready for an evening of cinematic creativity from Stivers School for the Arts! On May 8th, 2025, at 7:30pm, join us for a one-night-only special event showcasing short films from our talented Digital Cinema students. These aspiring filmmakers will entertain you with their unique stories and stunning visuals. After the screening, stick around to meet the creative minds behind the magic—our passionate student directors, writers, and cinematographers. This is your chance to support the next generation of auteurs while enjoying a night of fresh, original entertainment. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now for this exclusive peek into the future of film! Tickets are $5 each.

THU, MAY 8 | 7:30

JANIS IAN: BREAKING SILENCE

Join us for a special, one-time screening of this wonderful new documentary.
"In 1965, Janis Ian, a 14-year-old singer-songwriter from New Jersey, wrote “Society’s Child” about an interracial relationship. Recorded and released a year later, the song launched Ian's career, but its subject matter ignited controversy, even resulting in death threats. The fallout plunged Ian into an emotional tailspin–and yet a few years later she emerged from the ashes with an even bigger hit, “At Seventeen.”  Over six decades, Janis Ian gained ten Grammy nominations in eight different categories, saw her song “Stars” recorded by such luminaries as Nina Simone and Cher, and overcame homophobia, misogyny, and a life-threatening illness to produce an indelible body of work that continues to draw audiences around the globe. Featuring Janis Ian, Joan Baez, Jean Smart, Arlo Guthrie, Lily Tomlin, and Tom Paxton, among other icons."
Tickets are $12.50 each - available now

SAT, MAY 10 | NOON

DAYTON BLACK WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL 2025

Celebrating films made by Black women from Dayton and around the world, this is the 2nd year for DAYTON BLACK WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL...and it is growing quickly!

Three ticketed events will be hosted at THE NEON and are already on sale!  (The festival's official website is coming soon!)

OPENING NIGHT - Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 - Dayton's premiere of Brittany Shyne's SEEDS.  Click HERE to learn more and buy tickets.

SATURDAY SHORTS - Saturday, May 17 at Noon - a curated collection of short films including the Dayton premiere of Aisha Ford's BROWNIES. Click HERE to learn more and buy tickets.

AWARDS + LOVE & BASKETBALL - Sunday, May 18 at 5:00.  2 special presentations, 2 Awards and a 25th anniversary screening of LOVE & BASKETBALL. Click HERE to learn more and buy tickets.

NE ZHE 2

3 Special Screening! We've had a few requests to play this Chinese animated film that has been breaking records all over the world. NE ZHA 2 is currently #5 of the highest grossing films of all time (and the #1 highest grossing animated film of all time)...and it's still going.  "Following the Tribulation, although the souls of Ne Zha and Ao Bing were preserved, their physical bodies will soon be destroyed. Tai Yi Zhen Ren plans to use the Seven Colored Lotus to reshape their physical forms, but encounters numerous difficulties. What will become of Ne Zha and Ao Bing?" Join us for special screenings of this record-breaking film in late May!
Tickets are $12.50 each.

SAT, MAY 24 | NOON
SUN, MAY 25 | NOON
TUE, MAY 27 | 7:30

NEON NOSTALGIA NIGHT:
O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?

Our Spring NEON Nostalgia Night is going to be a fun one with a Coen Brothers classic - O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? 
On Thursday, May 29, join us on our patio starting at 6:00 - with live Bluegrass music, á la carte Moonshine cocktails & savory eats from our friends at Salt Block Biscuit.  Then at 7:30, the movie starts! "Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney) is having difficulty adjusting to his hard-labor sentence in Mississippi. He scams his way off the chain gang with simple Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson) and maladjusted Pete (John Turturro), then the trio sets out to pursue freedom and the promise of a fortune in buried treasure."  With a signature Coen Brothers screenplay and a brilliant soundtrack, you won't want to miss this film back on the big screen!
Many thanks to our sponsor - Brian Sharp, of SharpGroup - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty!
Tickets are $12.50 each!

THU, MAY 29 | 7:30