The Nick’s Open Caption screenings are Tuesday evenings (last screenings) and Saturday early matinees (first screenings). We look forward to seeing you at the theater!

Welcome to the Nickelodeon

The Nick’s programming is comprised of a mix of first-run independent films, special curated series, and one-off screenings of films of relevance to our community. As big believers in creating more engaging film-going experiences, the Nickelodeon often provides opportunities for conversation before and after screenings, pulling together experts and community members as speakers and respondents.

Now Playing

Now Showing
Apr 24 - May 1
Now Showing
Apr 25 - May 1

Coming Soon

Coming Soon
May 1, May 2
Coming Soon
Jun 6
Coming Soon
Jun 13

Become a Member

With a membership to the Nickelodeon, you become a part of our community of film enthusiasts and arts supporters throughout the Midlands. We offer options for every level of commitment. Join today to see our blockbusters, indie films, and special events- all year long, with exclusive perks!

Series & Festivals

Series
Apr 30
The Nick & All Good Books invite you to explore iconic stories on the page and the big screen. Read the book, watch the film at The Nick, and join us for a post-screening discussion on how these unforgettable tales come to life in two powerful forms. Grab your copy at All Good Books and get ready for a new way to experience storytelling!
Festival
May 9
Get ready to be spooked as South Carolina's first and largest horror film festival, the Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest, returns to Columbia for its 12th year! This all horror film fest has been scaring patrons and exciting horror fans since 2014, and now in its 12th year it promises to deliver an even more thrilling experience with brand new and exciting independent horror films from all over the world, with a special spotlight on SC films.
ReelTalk: Docuseries
May 28
Women denied abortions under Texas’s ambiguous and unforgiving abortion bans band together with a fearless attorney to sue Texas. While battling in court against the state and its immovable Attorney General, the extent of their traumatic experiences is revealed as they wrestle to regain their reproductive futures and set a precedent for millions of other women and families.

Events

Event
Apr 24
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.
Event
May 6
This powerful documentary looks at how communities are working to make streets safer for everyone — especially people walking, biking, or using wheelchairs. Stick around after the film for a local panel conversation about what’s happening here in Columbia and how we can build a safer, more connected city.
Event
May 13
This AAPI Heritage Month, catch a screening of A Long March, an eye-opening documentary about the Filipino American veterans of WWII—soldiers who fought for the U.S. only to be erased from history and denied the benefits they were promised. In this heartfelt and powerful debut, director TS Botkin follows these veterans on their decades-long fight for justice, from the battlefield to the steps of Congress.
Event
May 21
Three intersex individuals overcame shame, secrecy and unauthorized surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods, choosing to ignore medical advice to conceal their bodies and coming out as who they truly are.
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