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Double Feature
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The LEGO Batman Movie | The Birdcage

(Chris McKay, 2017) | (Mike Nichols, 1996)Welcome week screening—come early fo…
Today only 7:00 PM
A collage of six photos from the 2026 Sundance short film tour.
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2026 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour

Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 6:00 PM
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70MM Print
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Aliens

(James Cameron, 1986)
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
Multiple Dates/Times Available
Portrait of Laurel Humble, who has light tan skin, shoulder-length brown hair, grayish-blue eyes, and wears a blue shirt.
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Laurel Humble

Reflections on Lifelong LearningQ&A follows the talk
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 4:00 PM
Performing Arts

2026–27 Jazz Series

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A profile view of Wynton Marsalis playing the trumpet. Members of his band are blurred in the background.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Presented with support from Columbus Jazz
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 7:00 PM
view of man playing a drumset from behind with other musicians and crowd in front
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SML

Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 7:00 PM
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two men in suits sit side by side on an ornate couch
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Alfredo Rodríguez Band with Special Guest Pedrito Martínez

Fri, Feb 19, 2027, 7:00 PM
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A woman wears a fuzzy blue hat, white elongated sunglasses and a textured silver cape
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Cécile McLorin Salvant

Thu, Apr 1, 2027, 7:00 PM
Multiple Dates/Times Available

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