Art Theatre Long Beach

Art Theatre Long Beach Our matinee features are $13 before 5:00 pm, $15 after, and $12 all day for seniors and children.
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This Art Deco Gem has been continuously serving the community since 1924, with film, live events and private parties. Completely renewed in 2009 with $1M in improvements and the addition of Gourmet Wine and Coffee Bars, The Art is again Ready for Her Close-up! A completely unique experience of stepping back in time but with the best in Hi-Tech sound and vision!

05/31/2026

THIS WEEK AT THE ART THEATRE OF LONG BEACH, 5/28/26

KICK IT at the Art Theatre this week as they venture into a soccer-themed film week. Featuring comedies, documentaries, and arthouse treasures. Also looking ahead towards a jam-packed June roster, featuring ongoing film series LITTLE EARTH CINEMA (free to kids) and WACHOWSKI WEDNESDAYS (just plain cool). With THE WORLD CUP right around the corner, look for select games screened live on the big screen for FREE.

SHE`S THE MAN (2006), Friday, 5/29 - Tuesday, 6/2. A football-mad teenager (Amanda Bynes) is incensed when her high school cuts the girls' soccer team and refuses to let her join the boys' side. She disguises herself as a boy and takes her twin brother's place at his all-male prep school.

FREEDOM FIELDS, Opens 5/29. An intimate look at post-revolution Libya through the eyes of an aspiring all-female soccer team, whose struggle to gain mainstream acceptance mirrors the broader challenges facing women in contemporary Libyan society.

SHAOLIN SOCCER, opens 5/29. All his life, an ordinary young man (Stephen Chow) has been treated like dirt. Still, he's never given up believing that all the world's problems could be solved with a little kung fu. So he's teaming up with a band of misfits - six friends who were kung fu masters in their youth - to form a soccer team that only he believes has a chance to win a $1 million grand prize. Together, they're going to apply their hidden talents to a whole new game -- and soccer will never be the same.

THE GOALIE`S ANXIETY AT THE PENALTY KICK (1972) + THE TRAVELER (1974). 5/30, 5/31. Two early films from renowned international filmmakers Wim Wenders and Abbas Kiarostami. Your ticket admits you to both films for the price of one!

LITTLE EARTH CINEMA, June 17 - August 19. This summer, every Wednesday at 11:00 AM, welcome to the LITTLE EARTH, a film series for kids spanning a wide array of animated, environmental-themed films. Tickets for this series are discounted for adults, and FREE for kids and teens.

AND MUCH MORE! *Titles and dates subject to change.

OPEN-CAPTION SHOWS! Every Wednesday--The first screening of each main feature will be played with Open-Captions! (When Available). Listening devices available as well! Get tickets, info, and screening times, at: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS provide the Art Theatre of Long Beach with much needed support, and also include specific "thank yous" to members at various levels--more info available here: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/membership/

05/25/2026

Two new stops just hit the map📍🗺️

We’re officially heading to Art Theatre Long Beach on Saturday, August 8 and Fallbrook Mission Theater on Saturday, September 19!

We’ve been putting a lot behind the scenes into making these shows bigger, louder, and even more fun than the last round, and we can’t wait to see everyone out there! Ticket info and more details coming your way very soon😉

05/25/2026

THIS WEEK AT THE ART THEATRE OF LONG BEACH, 5/22/26

An exciting week with lots of great films coming to the ART THEATRE screen, many for one night only, so let’s jump right in!

ONCE WERE WARRIORS (1994), Opening 5/22. Amidst the mean streets of Auckland, Beth Heke (Rena Owen) lives with her husband Jake (Temuera Morrison) and their three children in a tenement house for native Maori. Jake’s battle with alcoholism frequently results in terrifyingly violent outbursts, but Beth’s unwavering devotion prevents her from seeing how much his rage is destroying their family until it is nearly too late. Winner of nine New Zealand Film Awards, this groundbreaking adaptation of Alan Duff’s hard-hitting novel set local box office records and launched the international career of director Lee Tamahori.
Drama | 102m | R

PRETTY UGLY: THE STORY OF LUNACHICKS (2026), Friday, 5/22. Punk music icons, Lunachicks, reunite after 20 years in an unfiltered, hilarious, and electric documentary. Enjoy the KPFK Film Club review: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid09tgNSnkPKJHsmq9vXpnyCyGyV43T27sDEgPidyvv1vBBZFiMo31UbcMLnkYp96oUl&id=100064060922507

THE SERPENT`S SKIN (2026), 5/22. After escaping her transphobic hometown, Anna meets goth tattoo artist Gen. They bond over shared supernatural abilities, but Gen's tattoo work accidentally conjures a demon before their romance can bloom.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (1951), 5/23. Jerry Mulligan is an American ex-GI who stays in post-war Paris to become a painter, and falls for the gamine charms of Lise Bouvier. However, his paintings come to the attention of Milo Roberts, a rich American heiress, who is interested in more than just art. Free to Art Theatre Members.

AUDITION (1999) + ONE MISSED CALL (2003), DOUBLE FEATURE! 5/23. One of the most infamous, impactful, and gut-wrenching Japanese horror films ever made returns to the big screen! Recent widower (and movie producer) Shigeharu is looking for a new wife. One Missed Call (2003): A J-horror gem from the legendary Takashi Miike (AUDITION)! Student Yoko (Anna Nagata, BATTLE ROYALE) receives a voicemail from her future self that ends with her own death scream.

BRAD NOWELL HOME MOVIE, 5/24. A look back at the life and times of Bradley Nowell of Sublime fame. A patchwork of interview, photos and official videos from the band and his family, including rare and hard to find footage and music from the Skunk Records Vault. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Nowell family foundation. Hosted by legendary KROQ DJ Roberto Angotti.

AND MUCH MORE! *Titles and dates subject to change.

OPEN-CAPTION SHOWS! Every Wednesday--The first screening of each main feature will be played with Open-Captions! (When Available). Listening devices available as well! Get tickets, info, and screening times, at: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS provide the Art Theatre of Long Beach with much needed support, and also include specific "thank yous" to members at various levels--more info available here: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/membership/

04/25/2026

THIS WEEK AT THE ART THEATRE OF LONG BEACH, 4/25/26

NEWS FROM KENNA WONG GHAILL FILM PROGRAMMER, Art Theatre of Long Beach!
“This film week brings together stories that show how resistance is imagined and brought to life through design across scales and disciplines. Spanning grassroots activism, cultural expression, architecture, public space, media, and identity, the films uncover the intention and creativity shaping acts of resistance. Throughout the week, screenings are paired with conversations, panels, and gatherings.”

ARCHITECTON, 4/24-25. In Architecton, directed by Victor Kossakovsky, landscapes of quarries, ruins, and construction sites frame a quiet reflection on how we build. Centered on Michele De Lucchi, the film examines cycles of extraction and excess, revealing architecture as a reflection of power and consequence.

POWER STATION. 4/24, 27. Panel discussion after film. This film is shown as a double feature with The Art of Protest. Directed by Daniel Edelstyn & Hilary Powell (2025), Power Station takes place in the depths of the pandemic when two artist-activists decide that instead of power bills going through the roof, power should come off the roof.

PARIS IS BURNING, 4/24. Live drag preshow. After park at Executive Suite. Directed by Jennie Livingston,Paris Is Burning(1990) documents the vibrant ballroom culture created by Black and Latino LGBTQ+ communities who forged chosen families, known as houses, in response to racism, poverty, and homophobia.

PROTEST/ARCHITECTURE, 4/25,28. Protest/Architecture surveys the spatial tactics of twelve protest movements between 1968 and 2023, using archival footage to trace how barricades, camps, and self-built structures become centers of collective action. This visual art piece runs 16m, and will begin every 20m during the two hour showtime

DESOLATION CENTER, 4/25, Q/A with Filmmaker and special guests. Directed by Stuart Swezey, Desolation Center(2018) captures underground desert gatherings that redefined cultural space through DIY design and rebellion. The film documents a series of guerrilla punk rock and performance art gatherings that took place outside city limits in Southern California during the early 1980s, when mainstream venues and authorities often shut down creative expression.

THE ARCHITECTURE OF DOOM, 4/26. The Architecture of Doom examines the role of aesthetics in the rise and ex*****on of N**i power. Tracing Adolf Hitler’s early artistic ambitions through the monumental architecture and controlled cultural production of the Third Reich, the film places design at the center of a regime intent on imposing a singular, “purified” vision of society. ystems to enforce hierarchy and suppress difference.

METROPOLIS, 4/26. LIVE SCORE BY CLIFF RETALLICK. A towering urban world where elite planners live in gleaming skyscrapers above ground while workers toil unseen below, sustaining the machinery that keeps the city alive. Through striking set design, monumental architecture, and early cinematic special effects, the film constructs a stark visual contrast between order and oppression, wealth and exhaustion. This special screening features a live score by Cliff Retallick, performed with piano, organ, and theremin.

CALIFORNIA SCENARIO, 4/26. PANEL WITH FILMMAKING TEAM. Directed by James Takata (2026), California Scenario unfolds within Landscape Architect and designer Isamu Noguchi’s iconic “California Scenario” sculpture garden in Costa Mesa. The film explores intergenerational trauma, survival, and how designed spaces hold and transform the people who move through them.

THROUGH THE REPELLENT FENCE, 4/27 (Q/A with director)-4/28. Follows the art collective Postcommodity as they conceive and construct a two-mile land art installation that visually bridges the U.S.-Mexico border. Installed across Indigenous lands, the temporary work required negotiation with local communities, governments, and border authorities.

I AM SUN MU, 4/29, 4/30 WITH PANEL DISCUSSION AFTER FILM. Working under a pseudonym that means “no boundaries,” Sun Mu reclaims the visual language he once used as a state propaganda artist and turns it inside out.

AI WEIWEI NEVER SORRY, 4/29-30. Directed by Alison Klayman, Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry traces Ai Weiwei’s evolution from artist to cultural provocateur, using his work and public platform to challenge state power and demand accountability. Shown with the short film, THE FLOWERS STAND SILENTLY WITNESSING.

AND MUCH MORE! *Titles and dates subject to change.
Visit our website for more information, showtimes and tickets.

OPEN-CAPTION SHOWS! Every Wednesday--The first screening of each main feature will be played with Open-Captions! (When Available). Listening devices available as well! Get tickets, info, and screening times, at: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS provide the Art Theatre of Long Beach with much needed support, and also include specific "thank yous" to members at various levels--more info available here: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/membership/

04/18/2026

THIS WEEK AT THE ART THEATRE OF LONG BEACH, 4/17/26

NEWS FROM KENNA WONG GHAILL FILM PROGRAMMER, Art Theatre of Long Beach!
“This week, we’ve got a lineup that drifts between chaos, cult, and conversation. STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! screens with a Q&A featuring director Carl Deal. THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW returns with shadow cast Bit of Mustard, which means anything can happen and probably will. CHEECH AND CHONG’S UP IN SMOKE rolls through on 16mm, hazy and timeless. We round things out with our monthly TRIVIA NIGHT, a competition for casual fans and cinephiles alike. All shows this week are limited engagements, so take a look at the schedule and plan accordingly.”

STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! Friday, April 17 - Thursday, April 23. Q&A with director Carl Deal Saturday, April 18 1:45pm. The gripping portrait of journalist Amy Goodman follows her decades-long fight to report from the frontlines and amplify voices ignored by mainstream media. From global conflicts to Democracy Now!, her work challenges power at every turn. From filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin, this urgent and often funny documentary goes behind the scenes of a relentless truth-teller navigating a rapidly shifting media landscape.

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, Saturday, April 18. Presented with live shadow cast Bit of Mustard! In this cult classic, Brad and Janet’s car trouble leads them to the strange mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, where their innocence unravels among eccentric characters, wild music, and the creation of Rocky. Prop bags are available in limited quantities, and guests may bring approved props. No food, liquids, or hazardous items. All bags are subject to inspection at entry. R (under 18 not admitted without guardian)

CHEECH AND CHONG’S UP IN SMOKE, Monday, April 20, On a rare 16mm print! Stoner musicians Pedro DePacas and Anthony "Man" Stoner unknowingly smuggle a van - made entirely of ma*****na - from Mexico to Los Angeles with incompetent Police Sergeant Stedenko hot on their trail.
Comedy | 86m | R

TRIVIA NIGHT, Thursday, April 22. Free admission! Join each month at the historic Art Theatre of Long Beach for a night of film trivia hosted by programmer Kenna Wong Ghaill. Test your movie knowledge across five rounds of ten questions, with chances to earn bonus points along the way. Play solo or with a team of up to ten. No phones allowed. Winners and runner-ups receive free tickets, exclusive posters, and surprise prizes.

OPEN-CAPTION SHOWS! Every Wednesday--The first screening of each main feature will be played with Open-Captions! (When Available). Listening devices available as well! Get tickets, info, and screening times, at: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS provide the Art Theatre of Long Beach with much needed support, and also include specific "thank yous" to members at various levels--more info available here: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/membership/

04/10/2026

THIS WEEK AT THE ART THEATRE OF LONG BEACH, 4/9/26

NEWS from Kenna Wong Ghaill Film Programmer, Art Theatre of Long Beach!
“This week, Brian De Palma’s Carrie returns for its 50th anniversary with a rare 16mm presentation. We’re also opening two new releases, Dead Lover, presented in its “Stink-O-Vision” format, and Burt, which includes a special Q&A with director Joe Burke and star Oliver Cooper on Sunday. It’s a good example of what this time of year looks like at the theater. A mix of repertory, new work, and the occasional one-off event. All screenings are limited engagements, so take a look at the full schedule and plan accordingly. For now, here’s what we’ve got playing this week.”

BURT (2026) + QnA with director Joe Burke and star Oliver Cooper, Sunday, April 12 6:30pm. Friday, April 10 - Thursday, April 16. Burt, an aging street musician with Parkinson's welcomes a young stranger who claims to be his son, leading to a life-changing weekend that challenges both men's understanding of family and connection.

CARRIE (1976) on 16mm, 50th Anniversary! Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11. Brian de Palma's iconic adaptation of Stephen King's first novel returns for its fiftieth anniversary. Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie star as daughter and mother. When Carrie (Spacek) discovers she has the power of telekinesis, her mother (Laurie) fears she is possessed with a demonic spirit and becomes fearful of her daughter. At school, Carrie becomes the target of a sadistic bully's (Nancy Allen) prom night prank gone wrong.

DEAD LOVER (2026) in Stink-o-Vision! Friday, April 10, 10:00PM. Presented in scratch 'n sniff Stink-O-Vision! An underground cult sensation presented by our fan-favorite Art After Dark film series. Not for the faint of heart. The plot follows a lonely grave digger who meets her dream man, but their romance is cut short when he drowns at sea. Grief-stricken, she goes to morbid lengths to resurrect him through madcap experiments. Your ticket comes with a collectable STINK-O-VISION card for you to use throughout the film.

CITIZEN KANE (1941), Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12, 11:00AM. General admission available for non-members. The debut film from cinema icon Orson Welles. The plot follows the death of publishing tycoon Charles Foster Kane, as reporters scramble to uncover the meaning of his final utterance: `Rosebud.` Before the film, our film programmer will be speaking on the films influence and cultural impact.

THE BEST OF BETTY BOOP! (1930), Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12, 2:00PM. FREE Admission for kids 12 and under! Betty Boop 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.

INNER WAVE: SEE YOU WHEN I GET BACK (2026) + QNA WITH INNER WAVE, Saturday, April 11, 10:00PM. Inspired by grindhouse cinema and low-budget horror of the 1970s, LA’s Inner Wave present their first feature film. When the band’s front man discovers a mysterious orb capable of granting three wishes, their dreams suddenly feel within reach—until he realizes every wish comes with a terrifying cost. Followed by a live QnA with the band. Arrive early to experience Inner Wave’s new album ahead of the screening at Good Luck Vinyl Club's pre-screening listening party.

OPEN-CAPTION SHOWS! Every Wednesday--The first screening of each main feature will be played with Open-Captions! (When Available). Listening devices available as well! Get tickets, info, and screening times, at: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS provide the Art Theatre of Long Beach with much needed support, and also include specific "thank yous" to members at various levels--more info available here: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/membership/

04/04/2026

THIS WEEK AT THE ART THEATRE OF LONG BEACH, 4/2/26

NEWS from Kenna Wong Ghaill Film Programmer, Art Theatre of Long Beach! You may have noticed the Art Theater’s film schedule has looked a little different the last few weeks than it did over autumn and winter. That’s because the Art Theatre hosts a unique hybrid scheduling model.
--From October until the Oscars, the showed new releases alongside select repertory and arthouse screenings through their ongoing series, Art After Dark, Century of Cinema, and Art 11. From April until September they transform this historic space into a repertory cinema, with a schedule you might find comparable to the New Beverly or their neighbors, The Frida. Films play for shorter, limited engagements, but there are many more of them.
--Each month brings several film series, plus a curated film week built around a theme. This Spring, they’re kicking off a Christopher Nolan retrospective, featuring two Batman films and Oppenheimer, and then closing out the month with a special film week in collaboration with City Fabrick: DESIGNING RESISTANCE.
--All this and more throughout the month, so pick up a calendar at the theater. For now, here’s what the Art

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS and CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2
Now Playing - Thursday, April 9, Discount Admissions for kids 12 and under! Not a double feature. Single ticket admits to single film.
Based on the beloved book, a young scientist (voiced by SNL's Bill Hader) creates a device that causes flying foods to fall from the skies. The stakes only get higher from there in the sequel, a spoof of Jurassic Park, where our heroes discover an island of living food.

WERNER HERZOG’S GHOST ELEPHANTS, Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5, Free to Art Theatre members.
In his newest film, Herzog follows conservation biologist Steve Boyes as he searches for an elusive herd of elephants long thought to be extinct.

HUMP! The Best Dirty Little Film Festival! Saturday, April 4
Dan Savage's twice-annual film festival returns! HUMP Fest is a compilation of fan-submitted amateur adult short films. This show is likely to sell out. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance through HUMP's website. NR (Ages 18+, ID required)

GRINDHOUSE SEE IT ON 16MM SECRET SCREENING, BLAXPLOITATION! Monday, April 6
Michael Agguire's See It on 16mm presents a once monthly secret screening series featuring rarely seen, well worn film prints of vintage obscurities. Each month will have a different theme, in April it's "Blaxploitation." This genre is most well known for launching stars like Pam Grier and cult classic films like Blackula and Super Fly.

OPPENHEIMER, Wednesday, April 8
Looking for a summer book club? Stefania Priestley's Movies 'n Books Club join us once a month through the spring and summer to discuss great films and the books they were based on. This month they are presenting an entry in our Christopher Nolan retrospective, his Best Picture-winning biopic Oppenheimer. After the film, Stefania will lead a group discussion on the films source material.

OPEN-CAPTION SHOWS! Every Wednesday--The first screening of each main feature will be played with Open-Captions! (When Available). Listening devices available as well! Get tickets, info, and screening times, at: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS provide the Art Theatre of Long Beach with much needed support, and also include specific "thank yous" to members at various levels--more info available here: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/membership/

03/14/2026

🎥IT'S ALMOST HERE!

THE ART THEATRE ANNUAL RED CARPET AWARDS GALA FUNDRAISER 🎥

This Sunday! March 15, 2026.
Time: Check-in & Red Carpet Photo Booth opens at 2:30 PM.
Oscars® Ceremony begins at 4:00 PM.
What’s Included With Your Ticket:
- Entry for one person
- Photo ops in the Red Carpet Photo Booth
- A program and ballot to pick Oscar® winners and win prizes!
- Access to an online Silent Auction
- Live 4K telecast of the Oscars® on the big screen
- Free Uber Voucher
- Generous support for Long Beach's last remaining independent movie theatre

LET'S PARTY!

The ART THEATRE’s biggest event of the year, an essential fundraiser for our 501(c)(3) non-profit mission, and helps keep the doors open at Long Beach’s last remaining independent theatre. Guests will enjoy a full Academy Awards® experience, plus a livestream Oscars® broadcast from the new 4K digital projector and screen! There will be a scrumptious pizza pop-up from Miller Butler, wine and beer, and incredible silent auction items. An unforgettable day at the Art Theatre Long Beach! Thank you for your continued support!

Get more info: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/single-film/?title=2026%20Red%20Carpet%20Gala%20Fundraiser

03/14/2026

THIS WEEK AT THE ART THEATRE OF LONG BEACH, 3/12/26

OPEN-CAPTION SHOWS! Every Wednesday--The first screening of each main feature will be played with Open-Captions! (When Available). Listening devices available as well! Get tickets, info, and screening times, at: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/

WEAPONS (2025), Saturday, March 14th at 10:00PM--When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

ART THEATRE’S RED CARPET AWARDS FUNDRAISER & GALA, THIS SUNDAY! - March 15, 2026
Check-in & Red Carpet Photo Booth opens at 2:30 PM. Ceremony begins at 4:00 PM. A full Academy Awards experience with a live stream broadcasted on the big screen, plus specialty food, drinks, prizes, and auction items for purchase.

PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN (2026). Ends Thursday, March 19th.Amid the chaos of World War II, Tommy Shelby (Academy Award-winner Cillian Murphy) returns from a self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet. With the future of his family and country at stake, Shelby must face his demons and choose whether to confront his legacy or burn it to the ground.

🍿MOVIE TRIVIA NIGHT RETURNS!🍿Wednesday, March 18th at 7:00 PM, Win a fantastic prize!
Each month at the historic Art Theatre of Long Beach, an exciting evening of film trivia hosted by film programmer, Kenna Wong Ghaill! Test your movie knowledge with five rounds of ten challenging questions, with surprise opportunities for bonus points along the way. Gather a team of up to ten or play solo, it’s all about fun and competition! No phones are allowed during the game, so brush up on your movie facts. Winners and runner-ups will receive free tickets to upcoming shows, exclusive posters, and other fantastic surprise prizes.

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS provide the Art Theatre of Long Beach with much needed support, and also include specific "thank yous" to members at various levels--more info available here: https://arttheatrelongbeach.org/membership/

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2025 E 4th Street
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