Avalon Theatre
The oldest operating movie house in the Washington, DC region, Avalon Theatre has been a cornerstone of its community since its opening in 1923. After the theater was abruptly closed in 2001, a grassroots effort by the newly formed Avalon Theatre Project successfully restored the historic theatre and it reopened in 2003.
The Avalon screens a diverse selection of film that includes its Wednesday Signature Series, first-run studio films, independent and foreign films, and special programs for students, children, and seniors. It proudly celebrated both its 100th birthday and 20 years as a community-centered nonprofit in 2023.