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Oddball Cinema

How to Talk to Girls at Parties
2025-09-20 14:00:00 2025-09-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Oddball Cinema ■ Director — John Cameron Mitchell ■ Cast — Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Nicole Kidman ■ Rating — R ■ ©2017 | 1h 42m | Comedy, Music, Romance, Sci-F James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Saturday, September 20
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-20 14:00:00 2025-09-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Oddball Cinema ■ Director — John Cameron Mitchell ■ Cast — Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Nicole Kidman ■ Rating — R ■ ©2017 | 1h 42m | Comedy, Music, Romance, Sci-F James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

■ Director — John Cameron Mitchell ■ Cast — Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Nicole Kidman ■ Rating — R ■ ©2017 | 1h 42m | Comedy, Music, Romance, Sci-F

 How to Talk to Girls at Parties · by John Cameron Mitchell

This bizarre tale follows a teenage boy’s unexpected experience over the course of two days in the London borough of Croydon. He’s a fan of punk music, and after a good old head-banging session at a local club, he and his two buddies wander around until they happen upon a house where a party is in progress. They knock, and to their surprise they’re invited inside where strange characters are dancing to strange music. Despite the weird atmosphere, the protagonist is attracted to a girl who’s never heard of punk rock and wants to learn about it. The pair run off into the night for an adventure of cosmic proportions.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film |

TAGS: | Oddball cinema |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
Hours
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

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All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
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Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
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All levels are welcome to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
Oddball Cinema - How to Talk to Girls at Parties
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
■ Director — John Cameron Mitchell ■ Cast — Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Nicole Kidman ■ Rating — R ■ ©2017 | 1h 42m | Comedy, Music, Romance, Sci-F
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Mon, Sep 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Mon, Sep 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Mon, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Sep 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
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Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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We roll at dusk!
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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This event is full
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Whimsical Wednesdays
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Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Whimsical Wednesdays
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
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