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TO THE ART THEATRE

The Art Theatre originally opened in 1924 as a single screen silent movie house. At that time, there were over 50 independent theatres in Long Beach, today only the Art remains.

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The Art Theatre is the perfect venue for a wide variety of private events. With our state of the art digital sound system and projection, our equipment is second to none in Long Beach.

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In-Theatre Viewing

Io Capitano
Io Capitano
(2hr 2min NR)
One Weekend Only! March 22nd - 24th
E-Tickets | Click Here | March 22nd-24th
Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean.

Art After Dark: The Lighthouse
Art After Dark: The Lighthouse
(1hr 49m R) 2019 US Robert Eggers, director
One Night Only! Friday March 22nd, 10pm!
E-Tickets | Click Here | Fri. March 22nd | 10pm
As the wavering cry of the foghorn fills the air, the taciturn former lumberjack, Ephraim Winslow, and the grizzled lighthouse keeper, Thomas Wake, set foot in a secluded and perpetually grey islet off the coast of late-19th-century New England. For the following four weeks of back-breaking work and unfavourable conditions, the tight-lipped men will have no one else for company except for each other, forced to endure irritating idiosyncrasies, bottled-up resentment, and burgeoning hatred. Then, amid bad omens, a furious and unending squall maroons the pale beacon's keepers in the already inhospitable volcanic rock, paving the way for a prolonged period of feral hunger; excruciating agony; manic isolation, and horrible booze-addled visions. Now, the eerie stranglehold of insanity tightens. Is there an escape from the wall-less prison of the mind?

Betty Boop's Cartoon Club
Betty Boop's Cartoon Club
(1h 30m G)
Join Betty for a cartoon spectacular!
E-Tickets | Click Here | Sat-Sun, March 23-24 | 2PM
Betty Boop's Cartoon Club invites you to indulge in a weekend of animated nostalgia, featuring a captivating selection of Fabulous Fleischer Toons meticulously restored to their original glory. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of classic cartoons as Betty Boop and her animated companions take center stage, promising a delightful journey back in time for fans of vintage animation.

Movies 'n Books Club: West Side Story
Movies 'n Books Club: West Side Story
(2hr 33m NR) 1961 Jerome Robbins, director
A new community centered film program, presented in association with Bel Canto Books.
E-Tickets | Click Here | Tues. March 26th | 7:00PM
Joins us after the film for a moderated Movies 'n Books Club conversation on the films source material, William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," hosted by Stefania Priestley. A musical in which a modern day Romeo and Juliet are involved in New York street gangs. On the harsh streets of the upper west side, two gangs battle for control of the turf. The situation becomes complicated when a gang members falls in love with a rival's sister.

Movie Trivia Night
Movie Trivia Night
Free Admission. No RSVP required.
E-Tickets | Click Here | Wed. March 27th | 7PM FREE
Join us for an electrifying evening of cinematic knowledge and nostalgia at the historic Art Theatre of Long Beach, as we celebrate its centennial with a riveting Movie Trivia Night. Test your silver screen savvy amidst the backdrop of a century of film history, and revel in the charm of this iconic venue as we honor its rich cinematic legacy.

Queer Film Club Long Beach
Queer Film Club Long Beach
(2h NR)
Free Admission. No RSVP required.
E-Tickets | Click Here | Wed. March 27th | 8:30PM FREE
Join us! All identities welcome. QUEER FILM CLUB is a curated event that screens queer films from across the years and shares space for group conversation after. Views displayed in any film are not necessarily the views/values of QFC. We aim to make an open discussion of the difference in values found in films. Not recommended for those under 17 without adult supervision.

See It on 16mm: Secret Mario Bava Giallo
See It on 16mm: Secret Mario Bava Giallo
(2h NR)
One night only on a rare film print!
E-Tickets | Click Here | Thurs. March 28th | 8PM
No spoilers! Join us for a cult classic giallo from master of horror Mario Bava, presented for one night only on a rare 16mm film print.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
(1hr 40min R) 1975 US
Absolute Pleasure. Friday, March 29th! With an all-new LIVE shadowcast
E-Tickets | Click Here | Sat. February 17th, 11:59pm
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at The Art! A newly engaged couple suffering from car troubles near an isolated castle and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

FREE ADMISSION: Navalny
FREE ADMISSION: Navalny
(2h 10m R) 2022 Russia
Screening in memory of Alexei Navalny (1976-2024)
E-Tickets | Click Here | FREE | March 30-31 | 2PM
Detailing the 2020 assassination attempt of Russian opposition leader and former presidential candidate Alexei Navalny, in which he was poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
(2h 33m R) 1991 James Cameron, director
March 30th-31st at 5:15 & 8:30pm!
E-Tickets | Click Here | Sat-Sun March 30th-31st
In this sequel set eleven years after "The Terminator," young John Connor (Edward Furlong), the key to civilization's victory over a future robot uprising, is the target of the shape-shifting T-1000 (Robert Patrick), a Terminator sent from the future to kill him. Another Terminator, the revamped T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), has been sent back to protect the boy. As John and his mother (Linda Hamilton) go on the run with the T-800, the boy forms an unexpected bond with the robot.

Make Me Famous
Make Me Famous
(1h 33m NR) 2023
One Night Only! April 5th at 6:00 & 8:30PM
E-Tickets | Click Here | Fri. April 5th | 6:00 & 8:30PM
A madcap romp through the 1980's NYC art scene amid the colorful career of painter, Edward Brezinski, hell-bent on making it. Filmed in NYC, Detroit, San Francisco, Ireland, Berlin and the Cote d'Azur.

Enjoy having your name, brand, company or any person you wish to celebrate, laser engraved on a plaque on your very own Art Theatre seat. When you sponsor a seat, we can also acknowledge your gift to a recipient of your choice.

FOOD

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Wednesdays – Sundays 12:00pm-8:30pm

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WINE

Our intimate wine bar brings you the best in personally chosen wines from around the globe. Enjoy artisanal meats and cheeses to make your visit a complete evening to remember.
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VOTED

NUMBER ONE

Voted THE NUMBER ONE INDEPENDENT THEATRE in Los Angeles, the Art opened as a silent movie theatre and included a pipe organ and orchestra pit. It is the oldest operating single screen house in Long Beach. Our art deco, streamline moderne-style historical landmark is famous for its screening of the most imaginative and stimulating independent, documentary, animated, alternative lifestyle, and foreign language films. After one million dollars of loving restoration, the addition of a wine bar and coffee bar, The Art Theatre is the perfect destination for memorable evening.