Upcoming Events.
Thursday Matinee Series: A Star Is Born (1937)
Step back into Hollywood’s Golden Age with our February Thursday Matinee Series, featuring the original A Star Is Born. This classic film tells a timeless story of ambition, love, and the cost of fame, making it a perfect afternoon escape for film lovers and history buffs alike.
Join us for a relaxed midweek matinee in the historic Turnage Theatre, where vintage cinema and community come together.
🗓 Dates: February 12, 19, & 26
🕒 Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
💵 Suggested Donation: $5
No reservations needed—just drop in, settle back, and enjoy a classic on the big screen.
Thursday Matinee Series: A Star Is Born (1937)
Step back into Hollywood’s Golden Age with our February Thursday Matinee Series, featuring the original A Star Is Born. This classic film tells a timeless story of ambition, love, and the cost of fame, making it a perfect afternoon escape for film lovers and history buffs alike.
Join us for a relaxed midweek matinee in the historic Turnage Theatre, where vintage cinema and community come together.
🗓 Dates: February 12, 19, & 26
🕒 Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
💵 Suggested Donation: $5
No reservations needed—just drop in, settle back, and enjoy a classic on the big screen.
Thursday Matinee Series: A Star Is Born (1937)
Step back into Hollywood’s Golden Age with our February Thursday Matinee Series, featuring the original A Star Is Born. This classic film tells a timeless story of ambition, love, and the cost of fame, making it a perfect afternoon escape for film lovers and history buffs alike.
Join us for a relaxed midweek matinee in the historic Turnage Theatre, where vintage cinema and community come together.
🗓 Dates: February 12, 19, & 26
🕒 Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
💵 Suggested Donation: $5
No reservations needed—just drop in, settle back, and enjoy a classic on the big screen.
Hidden Figures Movie Event
Hidden Figures – Free Community Movie Night
Thursday, February 26 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Historic Turnage Theatre
FREE admission
Join us at the Historic Turnage Theatre for a special free screening of Hidden Figures, the inspiring true story of the brilliant Black female mathematicians at NASA whose work was crucial to the Space Race. Set in the 1960s, the film highlights extraordinary talent, perseverance, and courage in the face of racial and gender discrimination—and celebrates the power of community, education, and determination.
Ernestine McIver Wright
This evening also honors one of Washington’s own: Ernestine McIver Wright, a real-life “Hidden Figure.” Ernestine was a human computer for NACA (later NASA) in the 1950s, renowned for her exceptional mathematical skills and quiet impact on American history.
This free community event is sponsored by:
All are welcome. Come celebrate history, local legacy, and the stories that deserve to be seen and remembered.
Polar Express Movie Event
The Polar Express Movie Event
Hosted by Arts of the Pamlico Saturday, December 13 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Historic Turnage Theatre – Downtown Washington
All aboard for a magical holiday adventure! Join Arts of the Pamlico for The Polar Express Movie Event, a family-friendly celebration filled with festive fun and holiday spirit.
Before the movie begins, enjoy time to take pictures with Santa, explore our Polar Express train display, grab some hot chocolate and snacks, and find your seats for the show.
The movie begins at 12:00 PM, and when the credits roll, the magic continues! Attendees will receive candy canes, bells, and a warm cup of hot chocolate on their way out—just like in the story.
✨ Pajamas encouraged for kids (and kids at heart)!
🎟 Tickets are $5| Concessions available
CinemaPass: It’s a Wonderful Life
Celebrate the magic of the season with the beloved holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, starring James Stewart and Donna Reed!
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:00 PM
Tickets: $10 or part of CinemaPass – Available online or at the door!
Follow the heartwarming story of George Bailey, a man who discovers the true meaning of life, love, and community with the help of a very special guardian angel. Filled with laughter, tears, and timeless holiday spirit, It’s a Wonderful Life is a big-screen tradition you and your loved ones won’t want to miss.
Concessions available – come early and grab your seat!
Family Flick: A Muppet Christmas Carol
🎥🐸 “Kermit + Christmas = holiday magic. Don’t miss our FREE family movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol! Dec 6, 2 PM.
CinemaPass: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Experience the sweeping power and timeless drama of the classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara!
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:00 PM
Tickets: $10 or part of CinemaPass – Available online or at the door!
Step into 15th-century Paris and witness the unforgettable tale of Quasimodo, the kindhearted bell ringer of Notre Dame, and his struggle against cruelty, injustice, and forbidden love. With breathtaking performances, stunning sets, and a story that continues to resonate, The Hunchback of Notre Dame on the big screen is an epic cinematic experience you won’t want to miss.
Concessions available – come early and grab your seat!
Family Flick: The Nightmare Before Christmas
🎃🎄 Jack’s back! Free family screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas—Sat, Nov 1 at 10 AM at the Turnage!
CinemaPass: House on Haunted Hill
Dare to experience a night of thrills with the spine-chilling classic starring Vincent Price!
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:00 PM
Tickets: $10 or part of CinemaPass – Available online or at the door!
Step into a world of eerie thrills and supernatural chills. Whether you’re a horror film enthusiast or simply seeking a night of spine-tingling entertainment, House on Haunted Hill on the big screen is an experience you won’t want to miss!
Concessions available – come early and grab your seat!
Family Flick: The Addams Family
📅 Saturday, October 4th | 🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Turnage Theatre
They’re creepy, they’re kooky… and they’re coming to the big screen at the Turnage! 👻✨
Bring the whole family for a morning of laughs and spooky fun with a FREE screening of The Addams Family. Whether you’re a longtime fan or meeting Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, and Pugsley for the first time, this is the perfect way to kick off October.
🍿 Concessions will be open—so grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show!
✨ Admission is free and everyone’s invited!
Halloweekend
🎃 Halloweekend of Movies at the Turnage Theatre 🎬
Spend your Saturday in downtown Washington with a triple feature of spooky classics on the big screen!
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025
📍 Turnage Theatre, Washington, NC
Schedule:
🕙 The Addams Family (FREE – part of our Family Flicks Series) → 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🧙 Hocus Pocus ($10) → 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
👻 Beetlejuice ($10) → 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
✨ Come for one, or make a day of it with all three! The Addams Family is free for the whole family, while Hocus Pocus and Beetlejuice are just $10 each.
Bring your friends, your family, and your Halloween spirit — costumes encouraged! 🎭
CinemaPass: Nothing Sacred
Step into a night of screwball comedy and biting satire with the Technicolor classic, Nothing Sacred starring Carole Lombard and Fredric March!
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:00 PM
Tickets: $10 or part of CinemaPass – Available online or at the door!
Follow the outrageous tale of a small-town woman and a big-city reporter caught in a whirlwind of lies, laughter, and media madness. Whether you’re a fan of golden age comedies or simply looking for a witty, feel-good night out, Nothing Sacred on the big screen is sure to entertain!
Concessions available – come early and grab your seat!
Happy Gilmore Movie Night
Tap it in… to the Turnage! Happy Gilmore on the big screen + mini golf!”
Family Flick: The Lego Movie
Everything is awesome when you're watching The LEGO Movie on the big screen!
Bring the whole crew for a morning of laughs, adventure, and brick-building fun with Emmet, Wyldstyle, Batman, and the whole LEGO gang. Perfect for all ages!
CinemaPass: Royal Wedding
Step back into Hollywood's Golden Age with this charming classic starring Fred Astaire and Jane Powell!
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:00 PM
Tickets: $10 or part of CinemaPass – Available online or at the door!
Join us for an evening of vintage romance, dazzling dance numbers, and timeless movie magic. Whether you’re a classic film buff or just looking for a fun night out, Royal Wedding on the big screen is not to be missed!
Concessions available – come early and grab your seat!