Arcata Theatre Lounge

The Arcata Theatre Lounge is a 1938 Art Deco cinema that has been reborn as an entertainment venue offering live music, movies, dining and dancing. The ATL also hosts non-profit and private events.

Upcoming events

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Sci-Fi Night: Brazil (1985) 40th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel.
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Saturday, Dec. 6

Black & White Ocean Night
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6:30-10:30 p.m. / Free
“This isn’t your average gala. It’s a full-on community party dedicated to protecting what we all love: the wild, beautiful Humboldt coast.” Music by Checkered Past.
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Sunday, Dec. 7

Edward Scissorhands (1990) 35th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
“A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.”
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Wednesday, Dec. 10

Sci-Fi Night: Gremlins (1984)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
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Sunday, Dec. 14

It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8:15 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
A holiday favourite for generations… George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls.
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Wednesday, Dec. 17

Sci-Fi Night: Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession with Earth TV shows.
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Sunday, Dec. 21

Elf (2003)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
When young Buddy falls into Santa’s gift sack on Christmas Eve, he’s transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa’s helpers.
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Sunday, Dec. 28

Boogie Nights (1997)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8:45 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
“Set in 1977, back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, idealistic porn producer Jack Horner aspires to elevate his craft to an art form.”
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Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Arcata Chamber Business Leadership Awards Celebration
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5:30-8 p.m.
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