Special Events

CASABLANCA - FEBRUARY 14TH & 15TH

SPECIAL EVENT SHOWTIMES:

Friday, February 14:  8:00PM
Saturday, February 15: 4:00PM

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with one of the most iconic love stories of all time!

Join us at the historic CAMEO Art House Theatre for a special screening of Casablanca on the big screen. This timeless classic is the perfect date night movie, filled with romance, intrigue, and unforgettable moments. Step back in time to 1940s Casablanca and experience the magic of Rick and Ilsa’s love story in your favorite cozy, downtown theater.

Whether you’re rekindling an old flame or creating new memories, Casablanca at the CAMEO is an enchanting way to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day. Don’t miss out—seats are limited, so grab your tickets now!

Directed By: Michael Curtiz
Written By: Julius J. Epstein, Howard Koch, Murray Burnett
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid

Rated PG; Runtime 1hr 42min

WILMINGTON ON FIRE - FEBRUARY 19TH

SPECIAL EVENT SHOWTIME:

Wednesday, February 19:  7:30PM

Celebrate Black History Month at the CAMEO with a powerful one-night-only screening of Wilmington on Fire on Wednesday, February 19th!

This award-winning documentary, directed by Christopher Everett, explores the Wilmington Race Riot of 1898 — the only successful coup d’état in U.S. history — and its enduring impact on Wilmington’s African American community. Featuring compelling interviews with descendants of those who lived through this pivotal moment, Wilmington on Fire sheds light on a story that must not be forgotten.

🏆 Awards include:

Best First Feature Documentary - Pan African Film Festival (2017)
Best Documentary - North Carolina Black Film Festival (2016)
Best Historical Documentary - Longleaf Film Festival (2016)

Directed By: Christopher Everett

Rated NR; Runtime 1hr 29min

 

FOURTH FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHT w/ PSYCHO (1960) - FEBRUARY 28TH

SPECIAL EVENT SHOWTIME:

Friday, February 28:  8:00PM

Join us for a spine-tingling evening at Fourth Friday Fright Night as Alfred Hitchcock’s PSYCHO (1960) takes over the big screen for one night only! On Friday, February 28th, experience this groundbreaking psychological thriller in all its cinematic glory.

Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress (Janet Leigh) and nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Director, Psycho is a masterpiece that forever changed the horror genre. With its iconic score, shocking twists, and masterful suspense, this classic remains as chilling and impactful as ever.

This is your chance to see Psycho as it was meant to be experienced—on the big screen, where every chilling moment and eerie detail comes to life. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of terror and classic cinema at the CAMEO!

Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock
Written By: Joseph Stefano, Robert Bloch
Starring: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles

Rated R; Runtime 1hr 49min

EDGAR ALLEN POE SPEAKEASY - MARCH 20, 21 & 22

SPECIAL EVENT SHOWTIMES:

Thursday, March 20:  6:00, 8:00 & 10:00
Friday, March 21: 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00
Saturday, March 22: 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling experience dedicated to the stories of Edgar Allan Poe. Four of his most famous stories will be retold and reimagined by our Poe historians on the CAMEO stage. A macabre lead mixologist will transform each of those stories into a 4-part cocktail experience.