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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

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 | Fri. March 29th, 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.

The Arc of Oblivion
The Arc of Oblivion
(1h 38m NR)
Coming to the Art April 3rd and 4th!
E-Tickets | Click Here | April 3rd and 4th
Arc of Oblivion explores a quirk of humankind: in a universe that erases its tracks, we humans are hellbent on leaving a trace. Set against the backdrop of the filmmaker's quixotic quest to build an ark in a field in Maine, the film heads far afield - to salt mines in the Alps, fjords in the Arctic, and ancient libraries in the Sahara - to illuminate the strange world of archives, record-keeping, and memory. Playfully weaving stop-motion animation, spellbinding cinematography and fascinating interviews from the director's inner circle and experts in the fields of science, culture and art - including documentarians Werner Herzog and Kirsten Johnson - The Arc of Oblivion reveals how nature inspires the human drive behind filmmaking.

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.

Food, Inc. 2
Food, Inc. 2
(1h 34m NR)
Special Event! One Night Only, April 9th
E-Tickets | Click Here | Tuesday, April 9th | 7PM
The groundbreaking Oscar®-nominated documentary Food, Inc. ignited a cultural conversation about the multinational corporations that control our food system at enormous cost to our planet, workforce and health. In the well-timed sequel, Food, Inc. 2, comes "back for seconds" to reveal how corporate consolidation has gone unchecked by our government, leaving us with a highly efficient yet shockingly vulnerable food system dedicated only towards increasing profits.

The Peasants
The Peasants
(1hr 33min R)
One night only! Wed. April 10 at 5:30 & 8:15pm
E-Tickets | One night only | Wed. April 10 | 5:30 & 8:15pm
“The Peasants is a tremendous visual achievement.” The Peasants tells the story of Jagna, a young woman determined to forge her own path within the confines of a late 19th century Polish village -- a hotbed of gossip and on-going feuds, held together, rich and poor, by pride in their land, adherence to colorful traditions and a deep-rooted patriarchy. When Jagna finds herself caught between the conflicting desires of the village's richest farmer, his eldest son and other leading men of the community, her resistance puts her on a tragic collision course with the community around her.

Late Night with the Devil
Late Night with the Devil
(1hr 26min R)
One Weekend Only! April 20th & 21st
E-Tickets | Click Here | Sat-Sun April 20th & 21st

Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated talk show 'Night Owls' that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. However, ratings for the show have plummeted since the tragic death of Jack's beloved wife. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, on October 31st, 1977, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other--unaware he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America. Delightfully dark, Late Night with the Devil proves possession horror isn't played out -- and serves as an outstanding showcase for David Dastmalchian.

 

They Shot the Piano Player
They Shot the Piano Player
(1hr 43min PG-13)
One night only! Thurs. April 25 at 5:30 & 8:15pm
E-Tickets | One night only | Thurs. April 25 | 5:30 & 8:15pm
A New York music journalist goes on a quest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of young Brazilian piano virtuoso Tenorio Jr. A celebratory origin story of the world-renowned Latino musical movement Bossa Nova, They Shot The Piano Player captures a fleeting time bursting with creative freedom at a turning point in Latin American history in the 60s and 70s, just before the continent was engulfed by totalitarian regimes. They Shot the Piano Player presents a moving look at a fascinating true story, although its aesthetic inventiveness isn't matched by its narrative approach.

Hundreds of Beavers
Hundreds of Beavers
(1hr 48min NR) 2024 US Mike Cheslik, director
One Night Only! April 28th
E-Tickets | Click Here | April 28th | 7:30PM
In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers. Sustaining a zany premise with stylistic bravura and inspired gags, Hundreds of Beavers is a comedic gem that gives a dam.

The People's Joker + Q&A with Vera Drew!
The People's Joker + Q&A with Vera Drew!
(1hr 32min NR) 2024 US Vera Drew, director
One Showing Only! May 4th, 7:30PM
E-Tickets | Click Here | Sat. May 4th | 7:30PM
In the absurdist autobiographically-inspired dark comedy, a painfully unfunny aspiring clown (Vera Drew as Joker the Harlequin) grapples with her gender identity while unsuccessfully attempting to join the ranks of Gotham City's sole comedy program in a world where comedy has been outlawed. Uniting with a ragtag team of rejects and misfits, Joker the Harlequin forms an illegal anti-comedy troupe that puts her on a collision course with the devious caped crusader controlling the city.

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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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.