418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois 62901, United States
A historic arts & entertainment venue in downtown Carbondale, Illinois
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FILMS
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE MUSIC
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE MUSIC
Cinema at The Varsity - Point Break (1991)
Friday, Aug 28, 7 PM Showtime
A sharpshooting FBI agent goes undercover as a surfer to stop a crime wave. The criminals wear rubber masks of former U.S. presidents when robbing banks.
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Starring: Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves
Run time: 121 Minutes
Rated R
Varsity Improv - Under Maintenance!
Saturday, 8 PM Showtime
Members of The Varsity’s house improv group will write, produce, and improvise a show for their latest residence appearance at the downtown Carbondale venue.
The hour-long show will be hosted by Under Maintenance, our local ensemble led by Macklen Makhloghi, which blends veteran performers with emerging talent, united by a shared passion for improv.
Performances feature a dynamic mix of formats, including fast-paced improv games, long-form storytelling, sketch comedy, and audience interaction, ensuring that each and every show is unique. And, because the group takes its inspiration directly from the audience, every show is wildly different. Come be a part of the experience.
Tickets for the show are $8 ($6 With Student ID) and are available in advance here on Eventbrite and at the door on the night of the show. Varsity Bar and doors at 7, show at 8.