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.

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Mar 20 - Mar 29

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Mar 24, Mar 25, Mar 26
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Mar 25, Mar 26
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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
Mar 19
Femme Film Fest is The Nick’s annual celebration of films by and about women. Each year, we shine a light on bold, diverse stories that inspire, challenge, and connect our community. For 2026, our theme is Taking Up Space, honoring feminine voices and visions in spaces and professions traditionally dominated by masculine perspectives.
ReelTalk: Classics
Apr 1
A widowed father’s late-night radio confession sparks a cross-country romance in this iconic ’90s love story. Warm, witty, and timeless, Sleepless in Seattle is a reminder that destiny sometimes just needs a little nudge.
ReelTalk: Docuseries
Apr 8
From the streets of Newark to the first televised MMA fight in history, Beyond The Belt tells the story of a martial arts pioneer who refused to be overlooked. A gripping portrait of courage, innovation, and cultural impact, the film honors a legacy that changed the fight game forever.
ReelTalk: Classics
Apr 22
Sigourney Weaver delivers a towering performance in this gripping true story of passion and sacrifice. Gorillas in the Mist is a stirring portrait of a woman who risked everything to save the world’s last mountain gorillas.

Events

Event
Mar 24
Contagion is a gripping medical thriller that follows scientists, public health officials, and everyday people as they confront the rapid spread of a deadly global virus. Praised for its scientific accuracy and developed with guidance from leading epidemiologists and the World Health Organization, the film became newly significant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shown as part of the 2026 National Evening of Science on Screen, Contagion highlights the vital role of science, communication, and preparedness in times of global crisis.
Event
Mar 24
As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.
Event
Mar 27
Introducing our Late Night Staff Pick Series! Nick staff members will get the opportunity to show a film of their choosing that they think our audience would enjoy. From classic horror to screwball comedies and more, you won't want to miss these one night only screenings!
Event
Mar 31
For a special collaboration with Novel Nook at USC, we’re screening The Thing, director John Carpenter’s legendary sci-fi horror classic. Based on the novella Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell Jr., the film follows a group of researchers stationed in Antarctica whose isolated outpost becomes a nightmare when they encounter a shape-shifting alien capable of perfectly imitating any living organism.
Event
Apr 7
At the heart of the HIV/AIDS crisis and widespread hysteria, a single number and letter designated a ward on the fifth floor of San Francisco General Hospital, the first in the country designed specifically to deal with AIDS patients. The unit's nurses' emphasis on humanity and consideration of holistic well-being was a small miracle amidst a devastating crisis and the ensuing panic about risk and infection.
Event
Apr 10
For our Late Night Staff Pick series, we’re bringing classic screwball chaos to the screen with What's Up, Doc?, the wildly entertaining comedy from director Peter Bogdanovich.
Event
Apr 11
The NY Cat Film Festival™ is an exploration through film of the fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and entertains.
Event
Apr 11
The NY Dog Film Festival® is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people. The Festival is a two-hour medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world with a canine theme. The Festival premieres every year in New York City, then travels to theaters across the United States with 10% of every ticket benefiting a local dog rescue.
Event
Apr 13
For decades, the American education system has subscribed to the “college-for-all” ideology, prioritizing four-year degrees while often overlooking the value of vocational training and career-based learning. Emil Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center, a pioneering vocational school in Winchester, Virginia, flips this script by offering a bold, integrated approach that treats career-based learning and traditional academics as equally essential paths to success.
Event
Apr 14
Over 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs, often with little regard for the natural systems that sustain the food web. The Extraordinary Caterpillar follows the scientists and community activists with this peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes.
Event
Apr 21
Join the Palmetto Trail on Tuesday, April 21st, for their annual Conservation Conversation, an engaging panel discussion focused on the future of conservation, outdoor recreation, and natural resource stewardship in South Carolina.
Event
May 19
You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine is a star-studded tribute concert film, captured in October 2022 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, honoring the legendary songwriter's enduring legacy.
Event
Jun 10
A portrait of joy, sorrow, & sound in this exciting collaboration between ColaJazz and Varna International's Muzika! Festival. Muzika! features over 20 exciting performances throughout the state of SC in the month of June.
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