2026 Ottumwa International Film Festival
Mar. 20 & 21; we will showcase an eclectic mix of short and feature films from a diverse array of categories, promising to captivate audiences with a rich tapestry of storytelling; Fri. 5-10pm, Sat. 10am-8pm.
Event Title: 2026 Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit www.gopip.org. Cars
at 2 & 7pm; 20th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Cars. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Cars
at 2 & 7pm; 20th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Cars. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
directed by Francisco Zippel, the 2021 documentary features on-camera interviews with Morgan Freeman, John
Singleton, Chuck D, Amma Asante, Haskel Wexler, Kevin Willmott, and other film luminaries, discussing the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Micheaux, "the Spike Lee of 1920s Black cinema"; a post-screening discussion follows with special guest historian Jordan Bell from Roanoke, Virginia; Truth First Film Alliance, Inc. is pleased to join with sponsors Azubuike African American Council for the Arts, Friends of MLK, Inc. the Rock Island County NAACP Chapter 3268B, the QC Film Office and the Northwest Illinois Film Office to present this important Black history film; free, with seating limited.
Event Title: Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit truth-first-film-alliance.blogspot.com. Song Sung Blue
screening of the Oscar-nominated musical drama; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: Song Sung Blue. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Within Our Gates
a rare 1920 silent film by Oscar Micheaux, "the Spike Lee of 1920s Black cinema"; a post-screening discussion follows with special guest historian Jordan Bell from Roanoke, Virginia; Truth First Film Alliance, Inc. is pleased to join with sponsors Azubuike African American Council for the Arts, Friends of MLK, Inc. the Rock Island County NAACP Chapter 3268B, the QC Film Office and the Northwest Illinois Film Office to present this important Black history film; free, with seating limited.
Event Title: Within Our Gates. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit truth-first-film-alliance.blogspot.com. Song Sung Blue
screening of the Oscar-nominated musical drama; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: Song Sung Blue. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Recent Releases
enjoy PG or PG-13 movies fresh from the theater with free snacks and drinks; titles are announced one week from the date of the movie; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Recent Releases. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. F1: The Movie
screening of the Oscar-nominated racing drama; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: F1: The Movie. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. F1: The Movie
screening of the Oscar-nominated racing drama; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: F1: The Movie. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. F1: The Movie
screening of the Oscar-nominated racing drama; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: F1: The Movie. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. F1: The Movie
screening of the Oscar-nominated racing drama; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: F1: The Movie. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Ben-Hur: 85th Anniversary Screening
screening of the Oscar-winning epic; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: Ben-Hur: 85th Anniversary Screening. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Ben-Hur: 85th Anniversary Screening
screening of the Oscar-winning epic; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: Ben-Hur: 85th Anniversary Screening. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Jojo Rabbit
a screening of Taika Waititi's Oscar-winning animated historical comedy in the Free Film at the Figge series; this series presents a selection of distinguished, award-winning films that represent the very best in provocative, suspenseful filmmaking set in the context of authoritarian fascism; 5pm Figge Bar opens with food available (cards only), 6pm screening; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Jojo Rabbit. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Jesus Revolution
screening of the faith-based dama; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: Jesus Revolution. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Easter Bunny at the Drive-in: Hop and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Apr. 3 & 4; Easter family fun with movies, games, treats, children's train rides, and a visit from the Easter Bunny; 6:30pm gates, movies start at dusk; $5-10, ages three & under free.
Event Title: Easter Bunny at the Drive-in: Hop and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com. Easter Bunny at the Drive-in: Hop and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Apr. 3 & 4; Easter family fun with movies, games, treats, children's train rides, and a visit from the Easter Bunny; 6:30pm gates, movies start at dusk; $5-10, ages three & under free.
Event Title: Easter Bunny at the Drive-in: Hop and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Venue: Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre.
For more info visit www.61-driveintheatre.com. Jesus Revolution
screening of the faith-based dama; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: Jesus Revolution. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, April 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Mad Cow Massacre
the premiere showing of the independent, locally made horror movie; there will also be a Q&A with the filmmakers, Peter Hantz III and Kyle T. Yeager; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Mad Cow Massacre. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Tuesday Cinema
join us for a popular PG or PG-13 movie recently released on DVD; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tuesday Cinema. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Take Me Out to the Ball Game
a screening of the Frank Sinatra, Esther Williams, Gene Kelly movie in the Afternoon Classics series; for ages 19+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
thru Apr. 12; CRIFF screens films of all genres and subjects from student, hobbyist, and professional filmmakers in the categories of Narrative (fictional) Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary, and Freestyle (experimental, music video, prose, and film and video art).
Event Title: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Venue: Collins Road Theatres.
Friday, April 10, 2026.
Collins Road Theatres.
For more info visit crifm.org. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
at 2 & 7pm; 40th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
at 2 & 7pm; 40th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Downtown Movie Club
this month's selection is Brad Pitt's latest racing film; light refreshments will be provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Downtown Movie Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Deadpool
at 2 & 7pm; 10th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Deadpool. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Deadpool
at 2 & 7pm; 10th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Deadpool. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Manual Cinema's The 4th Witch
a feature-length inversion of Shakespeare’s Macbeth created and performed by a celebrated Chicago-based company known for captivating live cinematic experiences; told through shadow puppetry, actors in silhouette, and live music (without dialogue or narration), The 4th Witch begins on the eve of an invasion of a small town by the local warlord—Macbeth; $10-25; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Event Title: Manual Cinema's The 4th Witch. Venue: Englert Theatre.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Recent Releases
enjoy PG or PG-13 movies fresh from the theater with free snacks and drinks; titles are announced one week from the date of the movie; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Recent Releases. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Labyrinth
at 2 & 7pm; 40th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Labyrinth. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Labyrinth
at 2 & 7pm; 40th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Labyrinth. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Tuesday Cinema
join us for a popular PG or PG-13 movie recently released on DVD; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tuesday Cinema. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Zone of Interest
a screening of Jonathan Glazer's Oscar-winning World War II drama in the Free Film at the Figge series; this series presents a selection of distinguished, award-winning films that represent the very best in provocative, suspenseful filmmaking set in the context of authoritarian fascism; 5pm Figge Bar opens with food available (cards only), 6pm screening; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: The Zone of Interest. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. All the President's Men
at 2 & 7pm; 50th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: All the President's Men. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. All the President's Men
at 2 & 7pm; 50th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: All the President's Men. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Champion
a screening of the Kirk Douglasmovie in the Afternoon Classics series; for ages 19+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Champion. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Da Vinci Code
at 2 & 7pm; 20th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: The Da Vinci Code. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. The Da Vinci Code
at 2 & 7pm; 20th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: The Da Vinci Code. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Superman
screening in Summer of the Arts' Drive-in Movies at the Hangar series; free.
Event Title: Superman. Venue: Iowa City Municipal Airport.
Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Iowa City Municipal Airport.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Top Gun
at 2 & 7pm; 40th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Top Gun. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Top Gun
at 2 & 7pm; 40th anniversary screenings in the Orpheum Theatre Anniversary Film Series; $5; for information, call 309-342-2299.
Event Title: Top Gun. Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Recent Releases
enjoy PG or PG-13 movies fresh from the theater with free snacks and drinks; titles are announced one week from the date of the movie; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Recent Releases. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tuesday Cinema
join us for a popular PG or PG-13 movie recently released on DVD; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tuesday Cinema. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Long, Long Trailer
a screening of the Lucille Ball and Desi Arnazmovie in the Afternoon Classics series; for ages 19+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Long, Long Trailer. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Birdcage
screening in Summer of the Arts' Drive-in Movies at the Hangar series; free.
Event Title: The Birdcage. Venue: Iowa City Municipal Airport.
Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Iowa City Municipal Airport.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org.