REALLY BIG TROUBLE

TOMORROW! Local comedian/actor Mike Canestaro is proud to present his first feature-length comedy at THE NEON on January 22 at 7:30. REALLY BIG TROUBLE is a western comedy filmed exclusively in Ohio, and it features a great deal of talent from the region. "A bored cowboy leaves his hometown seeking an adventurous reconnection with an old friend. In doing so, he soon finds himself way over his head as he ends up in a tussle with a posse of insane clowns and a corrupt mayor."

Mike's team is handling all tickets for this event through Eventbrite.  A link for $10 tickets is below.

THU, JAN. 22 | 7:30

YOU GOT GOLD:
A CELEBRATION OF JOHN PRINE

2nd Encore set for Feb. 25!
Join us for this special concert documentary - celebrating John Prine - featuring Lyle Lovett, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt and many more! "This concert film was shot in October, 2022, over two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. More than 70 artists gathered with family, the Nashville community, and music fans to remember and pay tribute to the life and songs of John Prine.
Prine, widely celebrated as one of history's greatest songwriters, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir, amongst many others."
If you're interested in a ticket for one of our sold out shows, be sure to keep an eye on the website.  Once in a while, last-minute tickets become available!
Tickets are $12.50 each.

SUN, JAN 25 | 5:00 -  SOLD OUT!
SUN, FEB 1 | 5:00 -  SOLD OUT!
WED, FEB 25 | 7:30 - NEW DATE!

IRON LUNG

Late last year, we had at least 50 emails, phone calls and social media requests for IRON LUNG - a new horror film made by Markiplier - a famous YouTube creator with a very loyal following. The requests kept coming, so we went ahead and booked the film to open with 3 shows starting on Jan. 29...then we booked 3 more. We were the first cinema in the region to book this movie, and based on indie ticket sales, the multiplexes decided to book it, too.  We truly appreciate everyone who has chosen to see this movie with us.

"An ocean of blood. The only hope left after The Quiet Rapture. In the rusting halls of crumbling space stations, the last remnants of humanity craft a submarine to explore the bleeding depths... and weld one soul inside to pilot it. But hope in this void is as illusionary as the starlight. This is not an expedition. It's an execution."

THU, JAN 29 | 7:30 & 10:00
FRI, JAN 30 | 10:00 & 10:15
SAT, JAN 31 | 10:00 & 10:15

GROUNDHOG DAY

We're celebrating Groundhog Day on Groundhog Day with a special screening of GROUNDHOG DAY in 2026! "A narcissistic TV weatherman, along with his attractive-but-distant producer, and his mawkish cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over."
Tickets are $10 each.

MON, FEB 2 | 7:30

MT. ZION RAISED ME: I'M A PK

Local comedian Michael Jackson is bringing his new comedy special to THE NEON for its world premiere!
"Preacher’s Kids have a story to tell, but they are not always allowed to share it, or the secrets. Well this Preacher Kid, Comedian Michael Jackson is going to spill the beans on the secrets of being a PK in Mt. Zion Church of God Holiness, Dayton Ohio. So come along and take a journey through the life and times of a born preacher’s kid, with one of the craziest PK’s that Dayton, Ohio has to offer. Comedian Michael Jackson definitely has a story to tell in this new video special, and he will keep you laughing with his hilarious real life stories from his mischievous childhood growing up in church."
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 5:00 - tickets are $10 each.

SUN, FEB 8 | 5:00

NEON Nostalgia Night - Valentine's Edition

You were the first to know about this...and you responded quickly! Tickets for this event sold out in just 10 days! THANK YOU!  This year's "NEON Nostalgia Night - Valentine's Edition" will be in honor of the late, great Rob Reiner - featuring the classic film WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. Mark your calendars for Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7:30. Tickets, just $25 each, include live jazz in our lobby beginning at 6:30, a cheesecake bar (where everything you want on a piece of cheesecake is "on the side"), wine curated from our friends at Swoon Books & Wine (or a signature cocktail from our bar), retro trailers, fun trivia and the classic film on the big screen.

Special thanks to our sponsor - Brian Sharp of SharpGroup Berkshire Hathaway Professional Home Realty.

THU, FEB 12 | 7:30 -  SOLD OUT!

CULT MOVIE NIGHT:
BRIDE OF CHUCKY

"Cult Movie Night returns in 2026 with an Anti-Valentines Day edition with a screening of the classic romance BRIDE OF CHUCKY.  Jennifer Tilly steals the show as the equally insane wife of Chucky who then gets reincarnated as a doll herself, creating the iconic & beloved Tiffany Valentine character.   A late 90’s metal soundtrack, inventive kills, tons of great one liners, and an outlaw love story with even a little doll nudity makes this movie a 90’s time-capsule and very fun on the big screen.  
Also having its world premiere will be the short film LOVE, MIKE from Dayton filmmaker Issac Ingle.  A night of Chuckies, Tiffanies, & retro trailers for the hater in you this holiday season.  Plus a sneak peak at our next Cult Movie Night. 
Rated R. Thursday, February 19th at 7:30 PM - Tickets are $13

THU, FEB 19 | 7:30

The Junior Leaguers Club of Dayton presents HOLLYWOOD BLACK

Junior Leaguers Club of Dayton will present their 15th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser with the first 2 episodes of the docuseries HOLLYWOOD BLACK - directed by Justin Simien and based on the book by African American film historian Donald Bogle - author of six books on Black History in film and television.  This documentary will give attendees an historical perspective of Black cinema, the journey told in a structured timeline helping each attendee connect the dots from the silent era to current movies and artists struggle.  A discussion will follow the screening.

Ticket prices are $25 for adults (which includes the price of admission, popcorn, soda, and wine) and $10 for students (which includes the price of admission, popcorn, and soda).  Tickets can be purchased in-person at THE NEON or from any JLC member.

SAT, FEB 21 | Noon