Paddington (Ben Whishaw), the adorable bear, has found a happy home with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens. He's become a beloved member of the community, sharing joy and marmalade wherever he goes. In his quest for the ideal gift for his Aunt Lucy's (Imelda Staunton) 100th birthday, Paddington discovers a special pop-up book in…
Award-winning stand-up plus German beer & food Bring your friends for belly laughs, beer, fun, pretzels, and the secrets of your favorite country: Germany Laugh till your sides hurt, sway to the music, and swig foaming German beer with your friends as German comedian Paco Erhard lets you in on the Germans' secrets with 75-minutes…
We’re going hog wild! If you’ve never been to a real hog roast (or spanferkel as the Germans call it), now’s your chance! Celebrate dads and summer with us at Das GartenGrillFest, a backyard barbecue brunch (say that 5 times fast!) for our Athenaeum friends and family. Grab a plate and get in line for…
In Goon Docks, Oregon, the peaceful coastal community is on the brink of foreclosure for a new golf course. But the game isn't over yet. A group of childhood friends, known as the Goonies–Mikey (Sean Astin), Brand (Josh Brolin), Mouth (Corey Feldman), Chunk (Jeff Cohen), Data (Ke HUy Quan), Stef (Martha Plimpton), Andy (Kerri Green),…
In 1969, the curious teen Alan Parrish discovered Jumanji, one of the most unique—and dangerous—board games ever. Mysterious and magical, the game transports Alan to the lush, savage forests of a mythical realm. Nearly three decades later, the game is discovered by young orphaned siblings Judy (Kirsten Dunst) and Peter Shepherd (Bradley Pierce). Once they…
The Best Haus Party is Back! Get ready to raise your steins and join us at the Athenaeum’s 16th annual GermanFest, the best Haus party in Indy! This all-ages celebration on October 5 promises a day of fun for everyone, filled with bier, brats, and wiener dogs! Enjoy live music, beers on tap, delicious eats,…
In this animated reimagining of the Russian historical mystery, we follow the spirited Anya (Meg Ryan), an amnesiac young woman on a quest to discover her identity. Joined by the charming con men Dimitri (John Cusack) and Vladimir (Kelsey Grammer), they journey to Paris in pursuit of the reward promised by the Dowager Empress Marie…
All are welcome to enjoy this nostalgic visit with Christmas past. With a focus on family fun and making lasting memories, the Athenaeum Foundation brings traditional holiday favorites to ring in the season of joy. Since 1985, the Sankt Nikolaus book of names has kept the name and age of every child who has visited…
Party like it’s 1399! Celebrated by pre-Christians as a means of driving out winter and evil spirits and welcoming in the springtime—in part through the role reversal of masters and enslaved people—Karneval was later adopted by the church as a festive period to enjoy food, drink, and revelry before the fasting and penitence of Lent. Today,…
Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie AN AMERICAN TAIL: FIEVEL GOES WEST Some time after the Mousekewitz's have settled in America, they find that they are still having problems with the threat of cats. That makes them eager to try another home out in the…
Two years after his exoneration, Leon Benson returns to Indianapolis to celebrate his own freedom, shine a light on the Indy rap scene, and lift up the stories of those like him. Benson,AKA EL BENTLY 448, will blend his talent of rap, hip-hop, and R&B with the stylings of King V, Mr. Ward317, Quano to…
Do you believe in ghosts? Have you dreamed of being a paranormal investigator? Are you ready to meet the spirits who've been living in our building for over 100 years? The Athenaeum Foundation and Unseen Press bring you an exclusive opportunity to experience, interact and investigate one of the most haunted buildings in Indiana -…
