AMERICAN DOCTOR

We have two special screenings on the books for this new, powerful documentary that's already in the conversation for award season.
"When three American doctors — Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian — enter Gaza to save lives, they find themselves caught between medicine and politics, risking everything to expose the truth."

Tickets are $12.50 each.

SUN, SEPT 13 | 3:00
WED, SEPT 16 | 7:30

BERNSTEIN'S WALL

"Douglas Tirola’s thrilling documentary BERNSTEIN’S WALL traces Leonard Bernstein’s lifelong struggle to create social change and bring people together through his work. The film presents the sweeping grandeur of Bernstein’s life alongside his thoughts about America, politics, race, family, media, sex, and religion. The son of a Russian Jewish immigrant, Bernstein rose to become Conductor of the New York Philharmonic and a towering figure in classical music, Broadway, television, and culture. Yet behind the icon was a vulnerable and conflicted artist wrestling to balance his ambitions, sexuality, religion, and the family he deeply loved. Guided by Bernstein’s voice, BERNSTEIN’S WALL draws on archival footage, photographs, personal letters, family audio, and highlights from his career to create a portrait of one of the 20th century’s most prominent icons."

FRI, SEPT 18 | NOON
SAT, SEPT 19 | NOON
SUN, SEPT 20 | NOON

National Theatre Live:
THE AUDIENCE

We're delighted to bring back some National Theatre Live productions to our screens, and we're starting with this incredible play that hasn't been available to us until now - THE AUDIENCE - starring Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II.  

"For sixty years, Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace, a meeting like no other in British public life, it is private."

Some of our offerings in this series will immediately follow their West End performances...and some will be from previous seasons.  Next up will be GOLDEN BOY - starring Josh O'Connor - later in November! Stay tuned for details!

SUN, SEPT 20 | 5:00

IDEN: A STORY OF LOVE

"At age 41,Iden Crockett, a firefighter/paramedic, married and parent of three children, comes out as a trans female and begins her journey from not self to self.

The Human Rights Campaign is sponsoring this special screening as a kickoff for the October National LGBTQ+ History Month. Discussion and Q & A with Iden Crockett and filmmaker Catherine Zimmerman to follow the film."

WED, SEPT. 23 | 7:30

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD:
THE FIRST CORAL REEFERS

"Journey through the 1970s and early ’80s with the original members of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band as they recount their contributions to iconic albums, life on tour, and the lasting impact they had in shaping a unique and enduring genre of music."

One Night Only!
Tickets $12.50 each - available now!

THU, SEPT 24 | 7:30

Cult Movie Night - 
FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN

Victor and Mal are kicking off the Halloween season with a special 3D screening of the 1973 underground cult classic FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN (Aka ANDY WARHOL'S FRANKENSTEIN). "Originally rated X when it was released, this movie defined what midnight movies were about.  Produced by artist Andy Warhol and starring the late Udo Kier.  It's gory, its sexy, it's funny and it's a masterpiece that flips the Frankenstien story on its head.  Witness this wild creation with a rare 3D presentation!  Plus trailers and a short!
Vintage 3D glasses provided!"

THU, OCT 1 |  7:30

Crafty Cinema presents
BEETLEJUICE

This unique charity event brings together the joy of crafting with the magic of film, all while supporting the Artemis Center - hosted by the Savage Stitcher (Angie). Bring your own craft project that you can work on in your seat, such as crochet, knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, etc. and we will all enjoy an afternoon showing of BEETLEJUICE (yes the first one) with the lights up so you can work on a project. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $20 that will be collected at the door and all proceeds will go to the Artemis Center a local nonprofit focused on supporting surviors of domestic violence...There are a limited number of seats available for reservation on Eventbrite (payment will still be collected at the event) and the rest will be offered as first-come-first-serve at the door. Make sure you mark your calendars so you don’t miss this fun event.

SUN, OCT 4 | 12:30

THE ROOM - With Special Guest Greg Sestero

Greg Sestero, star of Tommy Wiseau’s cult movie THE ROOM and bestselling author of THE DISASTER ARTIST, is coming back to THE NEON! 
This special screening of THE ROOM will include an introduction, Q&A, live script reading and other surprises.
One Night Only. Wed, Oct. 7 at 7:00. Tickets are $22 each...get 'em while you can!

WED, OCT 7 | 7:00

21st Annual
OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST

This year's OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST will kick off with a fantastic documentary about Billie Jean King -  GIVE ME THE BALL! - that will be followed by a wonderful party at Piccolo Orsetto.  Festival passes are on sale now, and single tickets go on sale on Monday, Sept. 14.
Check out the line-up and stay tuned to this newsletter and our social media pages for the latest details.  (We have some really fun annoucements coming down the line.)

OCT 9-11, 2026

Robert Reich -
THE WORK IN PROGRESS

"If you were invited to sit at a table with someone you’ve never met before and answer handwritten questions from a wooden box about the state of America, would you run the other way? THE WORK IN PROGRESS invites strangers from across generations and geographies to engage in candid discussions about America’s ever-evolving democracy, identity, and definitions of community — and where the heck we go from here. Guided by questions posed by Executive Producer Robert Reich, participants sit down in a series of conversations with one another to explore the country they’re living in now and the one they still believe is possible."

MON, OCT 12 | 7:30

VOTER REGISTRATION EVENT

THE NEON is joining numerous partners and organizers along with our friends at The League of Women Voters to make sure folks are registered to vote this year!  This event will take place at Wayne and Clover Coffee Shop (on the Corner of Wayne Ave & Clover Street in South Park) this Saturday from 9am-1pm.  If you need to get registered or you have questions about voting this year, the League of Women Voters will help...plus there will be fun & prizes!

AMERICAN DOCTOR

We have two special screenings on the books for this new, powerful documentary that's already in the conversation for award season.
"When three American doctors — Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian — enter Gaza to save lives, they find themselves caught between medicine and politics, risking everything to expose the truth."

Tickets are $12.50 each.

SUN, SEPT 13 | 3:00
WED, SEPT 16 | 7:30

BERNSTEIN'S WALL

"Douglas Tirola’s thrilling documentary BERNSTEIN’S WALL traces Leonard Bernstein’s lifelong struggle to create social change and bring people together through his work. The film presents the sweeping grandeur of Bernstein’s life alongside his thoughts about America, politics, race, family, media, sex, and religion. The son of a Russian Jewish immigrant, Bernstein rose to become Conductor of the New York Philharmonic and a towering figure in classical music, Broadway, television, and culture. Yet behind the icon was a vulnerable and conflicted artist wrestling to balance his ambitions, sexuality, religion, and the family he deeply loved. Guided by Bernstein’s voice, BERNSTEIN’S WALL draws on archival footage, photographs, personal letters, family audio, and highlights from his career to create a portrait of one of the 20th century’s most prominent icons."

FRI, SEPT 18 | NOON
SAT, SEPT 19 | NOON
SUN, SEPT 20 | NOON

National Theatre Live:
THE AUDIENCE

We're delighted to bring back some National Theatre Live productions to our screens, and we're starting with this incredible play that hasn't been available to us until now - THE AUDIENCE - starring Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II.  

"For sixty years, Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace, a meeting like no other in British public life, it is private."

Some of our offerings in this series will immediately follow their West End performances...and some will be from previous seasons.  Next up will be GOLDEN BOY - starring Josh O'Connor - later in November! Stay tuned for details!

SUN, SEPT 20 | 5:00

IDEN: A STORY OF LOVE

"At age 41,Iden Crockett, a firefighter/paramedic, married and parent of three children, comes out as a trans female and begins her journey from not self to self.

The Human Rights Campaign is sponsoring this special screening as a kickoff for the October National LGBTQ+ History Month. Discussion and Q & A with Iden Crockett and filmmaker Catherine Zimmerman to follow the film."

WED, SEPT. 23 | 7:30

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD:
THE FIRST CORAL REEFERS

"Journey through the 1970s and early ’80s with the original members of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band as they recount their contributions to iconic albums, life on tour, and the lasting impact they had in shaping a unique and enduring genre of music."

One Night Only!
Tickets $12.50 each - available now!

THU, SEPT 24 | 7:30

Cult Movie Night - 
FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN

Victor and Mal are kicking off the Halloween season with a special 3D screening of the 1973 underground cult classic FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN (Aka ANDY WARHOL'S FRANKENSTEIN). "Originally rated X when it was released, this movie defined what midnight movies were about.  Produced by artist Andy Warhol and starring the late Udo Kier.  It's gory, its sexy, it's funny and it's a masterpiece that flips the Frankenstien story on its head.  Witness this wild creation with a rare 3D presentation!  Plus trailers and a short!
Vintage 3D glasses provided!"

THU, OCT 1 |  7:30

Crafty Cinema presents
BEETLEJUICE

This unique charity event brings together the joy of crafting with the magic of film, all while supporting the Artemis Center - hosted by the Savage Stitcher (Angie). Bring your own craft project that you can work on in your seat, such as crochet, knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, etc. and we will all enjoy an afternoon showing of BEETLEJUICE (yes the first one) with the lights up so you can work on a project. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $20 that will be collected at the door and all proceeds will go to the Artemis Center a local nonprofit focused on supporting surviors of domestic violence...There are a limited number of seats available for reservation on Eventbrite (payment will still be collected at the event) and the rest will be offered as first-come-first-serve at the door. Make sure you mark your calendars so you don’t miss this fun event.

SUN, OCT 4 | 12:30

THE ROOM - With Special Guest Greg Sestero

Greg Sestero, star of Tommy Wiseau’s cult movie THE ROOM and bestselling author of THE DISASTER ARTIST, is coming back to THE NEON! 
This special screening of THE ROOM will include an introduction, Q&A, live script reading and other surprises.
One Night Only. Wed, Oct. 7 at 7:00. Tickets are $22 each...get 'em while you can!

WED, OCT 7 | 7:00

21st Annual
OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST

This year's OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST will kick off with a fantastic documentary about Billie Jean King -  GIVE ME THE BALL! - that will be followed by a wonderful party at Piccolo Orsetto.  Festival passes are on sale now, and single tickets go on sale on Monday, Sept. 14.
Check out the line-up and stay tuned to this newsletter and our social media pages for the latest details.  (We have some really fun annoucements coming down the line.)

OCT 9-11, 2026

Robert Reich -
THE WORK IN PROGRESS

"If you were invited to sit at a table with someone you’ve never met before and answer handwritten questions from a wooden box about the state of America, would you run the other way? THE WORK IN PROGRESS invites strangers from across generations and geographies to engage in candid discussions about America’s ever-evolving democracy, identity, and definitions of community — and where the heck we go from here. Guided by questions posed by Executive Producer Robert Reich, participants sit down in a series of conversations with one another to explore the country they’re living in now and the one they still believe is possible."

MON, OCT 12 | 7:30

VOTER REGISTRATION EVENT

THE NEON is joining numerous partners and organizers along with our friends at The League of Women Voters to make sure folks are registered to vote this year!  This event will take place at Wayne and Clover Coffee Shop (on the Corner of Wayne Ave & Clover Street in South Park) this Saturday from 9am-1pm.  If you need to get registered or you have questions about voting this year, the League of Women Voters will help...plus there will be fun & prizes!