Arcata Theatre Lounge

Arcata Theatre Lounge The Arcata Theatre Lounge is a 1938 Art Deco cinema that has been reborn as an entertainment venue. Sweet potato fries, salads, samosas, wings, and much more!
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As in the past, the Arcata Theatre Lounge shows movies: favorite classics as well as avant-garde film. In addition, ATL hosts concerts, film festivals, comedy shows, sporting events, and much more! During any event, you can enjoy ATL's full bar that includes beer, a variety of cocktails, wine and champagne. As well as a kitchen serving Humboldt grass-fed beef, and our home made garden burgers. As

well as all the essential movie concessions such as: popcorn, candy, baked goodies, soda and other beverages you can stomach. Vegan/gluten-free options are available on most menu items. Stay connected to our Facebook and website (www.arcatatheatre.com) for more information, pricing and times for upcoming events. We are also on Instagram ()

Hours listed on this page are updated on a weekly basis to reflect upcoming event times.

05/31/2026

Friday, June 5th.
Mulholland Drive (25th Anniversary)

Pre-Show @ 6PM. Movie Starts @ 7PM.
$8 Admission | $12 w/ Poster
🎟️ LINK ON BIO

David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive (2001) “AN ACTRESS LONGING TO BE A STAR. A WOMAN SEARCHING FOR HERSELF. BOTH WORLDS WILL COLLIDE… ON MULHOLLAND DRIVE. Blonde Betty Elms has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia. Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman’s identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project.” [Letterboxd]

Gather your friends, family, or come solo to indulge in our specially crafted themed cocktails, secure one of our coveted limited-edition movie posters, and check out our meticulously curated pre-shows filled with all sorts of themed content from: cartoons & short films to trivia, behind the scenes footage to funny PSA’s, even non-sequiturs, and everything in between. Whether you grew up with the films, are a lover of all things David Lynch, or a first time explorer of the arthouse cinema world - prepare for a night that streaming a movie at home could never touch. Rediscover the magic of movies on the big screen and immerse yourself in an experience that only a gathering at the cinema can offer.

Rated R | Running Time: 2hrs. 27min.
All Ages. (15 & Under Parent or Guardian Suggested)

05/31/2026

Wednesday, June 3rd
Sci-Fi Night: Repo Man (1984)

Pre-Show @ 6PM. Raffle @ 6:45PM.
Main Feature @ approx. 7PM.

$6 Admission | $10 w/ Poster
🎟️ LINK IN BIO

Need your fix of the best in Sci-Fi?
This week’s main feature: Repo Man (1984) “IT’S 4 A.M. DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CAR IS? A down and out young punk gets a job working with a seasoned repo man, but what awaits him in his new career is a series of outlandish adventures revolving around aliens, the CIA, and a most wanted ’64 Chevy.” [Letterboxd]

FREE RAFFLE!! - Admission grants you one raffle ticket for a chance to win some very cool, very strange, and retro prizes including: movie tickets, figurines, posters, books, cards, VHS tapess and more for that inner sci-fi enthusiast and collector in us all.

Gather your friends, family, or come solo to indulge in our specially crafted themed cocktails, secure one of our coveted limited-edition movie posters, and check out our meticulously curated pre-show - filled with all sorts of themed content from: cartoons & short films to trivia, behind the scenes footage to retro PSA’s, non-sequiturs, and everything in between. Whether you grew up with the film, are a lover of all things punk & sci-fi, or a first time explorer of the cult-cinema world - prepare for a night that streaming a movie at home could never touch. Rediscover the magic of movies on the big screen and immerse yourself in an experience that only a gathering at the cinema can offer.

Rated R | Running Time: 1hr. 32min.
All Ages. (12 & Under Parent or Guardian Suggested)

05/22/2026

Sunday, May 24th.
The Land Before Time (1988)

Pre-Show @ 5PM. Movie Starts @ 6PM.
$8 Admission | $12 w/ Poster
🎟️ LINK IN BIO

The Land Before Time (1988) “IT IS THE DAWN OF TIME, THE LAND OF THE DINOSAUR. LOST AND ALONE, LITTLEFOOT AND HIS FRIENDS ARE ABOUT TO EMBARK ON THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME. An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.” [Letterboxd]

Gather your friends, family, or come solo to indulge in our specially crafted themed cocktails, secure one of our coveted limited-edition movie posters, and check out our meticulously curated pre-shows filled with all sorts of themed content from: cartoons & short films to trivia, behind the scenes footage to funny PSA’s, even non-sequiturs, and everything in between. Whether you grew up with the films, are a lover of all things Don Bluth & dinosaurs, or a first time explorer of the arthouse cinema world - prepare for a night that streaming a movie at home could never touch. Rediscover the magic of movies on the big screen and immerse yourself in an experience that only a gathering at the cinema can offer.

Rated G | Running Time: 1hr. 9min.
All Ages.

05/19/2026

Sunday, May 31st.
Shrek (2001) 25th Anniversary

Pre-Show @ 5PM. Movie Starts @ 6PM.
$8 Admission | $12 w/ Poster
🎟️ LINK IN BIO

“THE GREATEST FAIRY TALE NEVER TOLD. It ain’t easy bein’ green – especially if you’re a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot – a wisecracking donkey.” [Letterboxd]

Gather your friends, family, or come solo to indulge in our specially crafted themed cocktails, secure one of our coveted limited-edition movie posters, and check out our meticulously curated pre-shows filled with all sorts of themed content from: cartoons & short films to trivia, behind the scenes footage to funny PSA’s, even non-sequiturs, and everything in between. Whether you grew up with the films, are a lover of all things fantasy adventures, or a first time explorer of the arthouse cinema world - prepare for a night that streaming a movie at home could never touch. Rediscover the magic of movies on the big screen and immerse yourself in an experience that only a gathering at the cinema can offer.

Rated PG | Running Time: 1hr. 30min.
All Ages.

05/12/2026
TURNOVER -Monday, July 6 Doors - 7pm Adv - $35 Door - $40
05/07/2026

TURNOVER -

Monday, July 6

Doors - 7pm

Adv - $35
Door - $40

Address

1036 G Street
Arcata, CA
95521

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Friday 8pm - 1am
Saturday 9pm - 1:30am
Sunday 5pm - 8pm

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