Watch a Free Movie at the Odd Fellows in Davis

Watch a Free Movie at the Odd Fellows in Davis

IOOF front doorI must admit I’m highly suspicious of the organization of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Although I really like the name – a fraternity with a motto of  “Friendship, Love and Truth” can’t be that bad, right? Well, their highest members are called the Patriarchs Militant, which makes me think their principle only extends to their tribe. 

Anyway, please comment below if you would like to enlighten me on the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF). 

Poster announcing the Classic Movies FestivalThe IOOF is the organizer of Davis’s Classic Film Festival. Each year since 2014, except for 2020, they have shown three classic movies in the Upper Hall of the Lodge. Derrick Bang, film reviewer for the Davis Enterprise, delights the audience with the film’s backstory and other anecdotes. 

This year’s Classic Film Festival is showing “1960s Heist Classics”. It starts with The Italian Job (1969) on October 6th featuring a young Michael Caine as the heist mastermind. Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway will head the romantic heist movie: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) on October 13th. The final showing will be on October 20th: How to Steal a Million (1966) In here Audrey Hepburn and Peter O”Toole will entangle in heist and romance. All shows start at 7:01 pm. Doors open at 6:29 (odd it is!).

Mural showing the Varsity cinema with a flyer about the classic movies festivalYou can find the Odd Fellows Hall at 415 2nd St in Davis, CA. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. You can also support this festival by consuming beer, wine, or soft drinks from the bar while you enjoy their free popcorn. 

I am intrigued by this film festival and will report back.

Are you supportive of the IOOF? Do you like film festivals?