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

Sunday, Jan. 26

Cal Poly Humboldt Day
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 4 p.m. / $20
Be ready to sing and dance to cover tunes from the ‘80s and beyond. This will be the first Forever Humboldt get-together of the year and will celebrate the anniversary of becoming Cal Poly Humboldt.
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Wednesday, Jan. 29

Sci-Fi Night: An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
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Thursday, Jan. 30

The Colour of Pomegranates (1969)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-8:30 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
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Sunday, Feb. 2

Ponyo (2008)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
“With humankind polluting the ocean and abusing its not-so-abundant resources, young Sosuke, a bright boy living on a cliff, has a chance encounter with Ponyo, the sea’s most unexpected inhabitant.”
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Wednesday, Feb. 5

Sci-Fi Night: Jason & The Argonauts (1963)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
Need your fix of the best in sci-fi? This week’s main feature: Jason & The Argonauts (1963). Jason has been prophesied to take the throne of Thessaly.
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Saturday, Feb. 8

Mystic Grizzly, Ooga
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9-2 a.m. / $20 / 18+
A night of eclectic and psychedelic bass music ranging from funky to tribal. Harm reduction, community and music!
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Wednesday, Feb. 12

Sci-Fi Night: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
Much to his surprise, timid Joel Barish is shocked to discover that the love of his life, sparky Clementine, has had him erased from her memory.
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Friday, Feb. 14

Mr. Humboldt All-Stars Showdown
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8 p.m. / $25
Did someone say perfect Galentines night?! Come watch our Mr. Humboldt all-stars battle in feats of hilarity to win a rose.. erm I mean a spot on the next night’s pageant.
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Saturday, Feb. 15

Mr. Humboldt Pageant
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8-10 p.m. / $25 / 18+
Watch as contestants showcase their talent, wit, and charm to win the title of Mr. Humboldt.
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Sunday, Feb. 16

The Princess Bride (1987)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
When the lovely Buttercup is kidnapped by a ghastly gang intent on fomenting an international incident they find they are pursued by the Dread Pirate Roberts who just might be Westley, her one true love.
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Wednesday, Feb. 19

Sci-Fi Night: Metropolis (2001)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
The story takes place in the multi-leveled, fascinating, megalopolis called Metropolis.
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