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
C@V Presents: The Addams Family (1991)
Friday October 9, 2026
Cinema at The Varsity presents: The Addams Family (1991)
A stranger shows up on the Addams' doorstep, claiming to be a long-lost uncle. However, he is really a ringer in cahoots with a lawyer, and the two are trying to dupe the ghoulish family out of their fortune.
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Starring: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Dan Hedaya, Christina Ricci
Run time: 105 Minutes
Rated PG-13
10's Across the Board Drag Ball Competition
Saturday 10/10 @ 10 PM
Cinema at The Varsity presents: The Addams Family (1991)
Join SI CABE at this event to celebrate the shared histories of the LGBTQ, Black, and Latino communities. This is a traditional drag ball!!
We'll be hosting houses that will compete in three themed categories for a chance to win a custom trophy and cosmetics bundle provided by Ben Nye Cosmetics. Dress up in your gaggiest outfit and join us at the Varsity!
C@V Presents: Terror on The Strip 2026 MARATHON
Saturday, OCT 24, Noon - 9 PM
Cinema at The Varsity presents: Terror on the Strip 2026
A 9-hour, 5-film "Blind Ticket" mystery-horror movie marathon sure to shock and excite any avid horror fan seeking an experience they won’t soon forget!
Enter blind, leave wide awake! The films in the marathon are revealed when the title card hits the screen before you! Make no mistake, these films range from underseen cult classics to canonical masterpieces. You may get the chance to see some of your favorites on the big screen or be introduced to something new! In addition to our selections all month long, our marathon programming has been painstakingly hand-selected from some of the very best the horror genre has to offer.
We aren't allowed to share the titles, but here's what we can tell you about your itinerary for the marathon experience on Saturday, October 24th!
11 am to Noon: Pre-show, welcome & introduction, coffee bar/fueling station in The Varsity Bar
Noon to 3:30: Films #1 and #2, followed by a 15-minute intermission
3:30 to 6:45: Films #3 and #4, followed by a 15-minute intermission and meal station in The Varsity Bar.
6:45 to 9 pm: Film #5, followed by a special prize raffle and closing statements
Varsity Bar & Concessions will be open throughout the marathon with special snacks, treats, and event-exclusive cocktails, PLUS Terror on the Strip T-shirts exclusive for this event.
Costumes are encouraged! Get dressed up, bring a friend, and steel your nerves for an unforgettable night of the mad and macabre on the Strip at The Varsity!
*All films are rated R; viewer discretion advised.