SECOND SCREEN EXPANSION

COMING SOON:

THE NIGHTLIGHT, REIMAGINED.

Construction has officially kicked off. Here’s what’s ahead.

✨ Exciting changes are just around the corner as we begin to transform our space — top to bottom — to bring even more of what we love around here: cinema, community, and connection.

Change, of course, comes with questions, and construction with temporary rearrangements.

But no worries. ❤️ Screen One will remain open, and our tiny-though-talented team will be doing our best to keep things smooth as can be.

So while The Nightlight may look a little different for a bit, one thing’ll stay the same:

Having a home in Akron for independent cinema, where meaningful films bring people together, every night.

You’ve all been so patient and generous. Thank you for joining us on our journey toward Screen Two and beyond.

🍿 To learn more about our soon-coming Second Screen and its impact, keep scrolling!

➡️ To give a gift toward our General Fund or directly to our Second Screen Expansion, please visit here.

Please feel free to connect with us at info@nightlightcinema.com.

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SECOND SCREEN EXPANSION

FAQs

  • Construction for our Second Screen starts Monday, November 25 — so it’ll take about 6 months before we’ll have the new space and screen ready.

    Follow our newsletter, blog, and social channels for updates in the coming months!

  • Yes! Between now and Screen Two, Screen One will remain open, with our team keeping the magic alive (with some temporary shifting around in the hall).

    Same great indie films, same great arthouse experience.

  • Good news: construction time is set to end before each evening — so no interference with films. The Nightlight experience will stay true to form.

    More than another screen — this expansion brings a fully upgraded space that better serves our vision and community.

    Work will include modifying the hall, so it’ll look a little different when you come in during the construction stretch. We’ll still have drinks and snacks, though you might see a few alternate concessions options to best serve the temporary state of things.

  • Tickets can still be purchased online and at the box office, as usual.

    And bonus: in the new year, we’ll also be getting a website + box office upgrade for an even smoother experience from site to cinema (and snacks).

  • Make sure to subscribe to our email newsletter and follow along on our social channels.

Accessible + exceptional arthouse experiences for all.

Akron’s Home for Indie Cinema

Opening in 2014, The Nightlight has been Akron's go-to spot for independent arthouse films, where everyone’s welcome to enjoy the magic of cinema any night of the week.

Ten years in, we’ve:

  • Hosted over 115,000 filmgoers

  • Showcased over 1,000 unique film selections

  • Built a tight-knit community of diverse film fans from across Northeast Ohio

All with only one screen.

With Screen Two, we’ll be able to more than double our capacity to make world-class cinema experiences accessible to all.

Thank you for joining us on this journey.

We can’t wait to share it all with you.

TWO SCREENS: What to Expect

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BROADER FILM OPTIONS

Wider selection of high-quality films, more convenient showtimes for guests. (Live and virtual talkbacks!)

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BETTER MOVIEGOING EXPERIENCE

Upgraded features and offerings, ensuring an exceptional experience of cinematic magic for everyone.

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BIGGER COMMUNITY IMPACT

Greater capacity for community events. Stronger local partnerships. 30K+ extra visitors to Downtown Akron's Historic Arts District each year.

Jenn Kidd

Jenn Kidd, Executive Director at The Nightlight

Our Second Screen Expansion will enhance our space, features, and offerings, ensuring a world-class film experience for current and future patrons: more opportunities for everyone to see incredible movies with friends, old and new!

With our glowing marquee on High Street, The Nightlight will soon be ready to welcome twice as many visitors to Downtown Akron’s Historic Arts District, making an exceptional cinema experience a possibility for everyone in our arts-supporting city.

Thank you so much for being an essential part of The Nightlight’s story, and supporting us as we move into this exciting new chapter!

Your gift makes The Nightlight shine twice as bright.

LIGHTS. CAMERA. AKRON.

Here’s what film fans in Akron and Northeast Ohio are saying about The Nightlight.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Hands-down the best-kept secret in greater Akron! I've taken all my friends here and have purchased a membership!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I drive from Cleveland regularly to see movies here because the theater is cute, the movie selection is great, and the emphasis on local concession products shows that they are about helping the local community at large. I also like that the staff often gives a little background about the movie before the showings and thanks folks for attending. Favorite theater in Northeast Ohio.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Great atmosphere!! Five stars!! Shout out to the staff, y’all rock!!”

AKRON’S GO-TO SPOT

FOR CINEMATIC MAGIC,

ANY NIGHT OF THE WEEK.

Questions about our Second Screen Expansion?

Please message info@nightlightcinema.com.