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.

ılıı WE FOUND LOVE: A 2010s EDM + POP NIGHT ıılıArcata! Get ready to relive the era of festival anthems, massive drops, ...
08/28/2026

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Arcata! Get ready to relive the era of festival anthems, massive drops, and pop hits that dominated the 2010s 👏

📍 Arcata Theatre Lounge
🔥 Friday, September 11
⚡ 9pm
🪩 18+

The DJ will be spinning all your nostalgic favorites from Calvin Harris, Rihanna, David Guetta, Avicii, Martin Garrix, Flo Rida, Kygo, Major Lazer, The Chainsmokers, Zedd, Kesha, Lady Gaga, Swedish House Mafia, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Tiësto, Miley Cyrus, LMFAO, Black Eyed Peas, Galantis, and more! 💿

Turn down for what? What The Dance 🥳

New merchandise drop coming soon.Will be available at the Arcata Theatre Lounge Arcata Theatre Lounge XHUMBOLDT ⚒ REPUBL...
08/22/2026

New merchandise drop coming soon.
Will be available at the Arcata Theatre Lounge

Arcata Theatre Lounge
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HUMBOLDT ⚒ REPUBLIC

08/21/2026

Wednesday, August 26th
Sci-Fi Night: The Iron Giant (1999)

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

$6 Admission | $10 w/ Poster
Ticket Link in Bio

Need your fix of the best in Sci-Fi?
This week’s main feature: The Iron Giant (1999) “IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE! In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.” [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 and secure one of our coveted limited-edition movie posters. Be sure not to miss our pre-show. It’s not just something that happens to be playing on screen as you get seated, but a meticulously curated show before the main feature. 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 Vin Diesel, or a first time explorer of the arthouse cinema world - prepare for a night out 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. 26min.
All Ages.

08/19/2026

Sunday, August 23rd.
The Goonies (1985)

Pre-Show @ 5PM. Movie Starts @ 6PM.
$8 Admission | $12 w/ Poster
Ticket Link in Bio

The Goonies (1985) “THEY CALL THEMSELVES “THE GOONIES.” THE SECRET CAVES. THE OLD LIGHTHOUSE. THE LOST MAP. THE TREACHEROUS TRAPS. THE HIDDEN ADVENTURE. AND SLOTH… JOIN THE ADVENTURE. Young teen Mikey Walsh and his friends set off on a quest to find Pirate One-Eyed Willie’s treasure in hopes of saving their homes from demolition. However, on their quest to find the treasure, they run into a family of recently escaped criminals, determined to capture the kids and reach the treasure first.” [Letterboxd]

Gather your friends, family, or come solo to indulge in our specially crafted themed cocktails and secure one of our coveted limited-edition movie posters. Be sure not to miss our pre-show. It’s not just something that happens to be playing on screen as you get seated, but a meticulously curated show before the main feature. 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 film, are a lover of all things adventure and friends, or a first time explorer of the arthouse cinema world - prepare for a night out 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. 54min.
All Ages.

College night 😃September 4thDoors at 9 PM Limited $5 advance tickets Cover $10
08/18/2026

College night 😃

September 4th
Doors at 9 PM

Limited $5 advance tickets
Cover $10

Nocheo /// Meet the lovely dancers for the eventFRIDAY AUGUST 28TH ADV TICKETS - $5 - DOORS AT 9pm 18+ w/valid ID
08/18/2026

Nocheo /// Meet the lovely dancers for the event

FRIDAY AUGUST 28TH
ADV TICKETS - $5 -
DOORS AT 9pm
18+ w/valid ID

08/16/2026

Friday, August 21st.
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Pre-Show @ 7PM. Movie Starts @ 8PM.
$8 Admission | $12 w/ Poster
Ticket Link in Bio

*Present in Japanese with English Subtitles*

Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) “THE TWO LIVED THERE. Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance to fighting for the king.” [Letterboxd]

Gather your friends, family, or come solo to indulge in our specially crafted themed cocktails and secure one of our coveted limited-edition movie posters. Be sure not to miss our pre-show. It’s not just something that happens to be playing on screen as you get seated, but a meticulously curated show before the main feature. 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 Studio Ghibli, even a first time explorer of the arthouse cinema world - prepare for a night out 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. 59min.
All Ages.

08/13/2026

Wednesday, August 19th
Sci-Fi Night: Event Horizon (1997)

Pre-Show @ 6PM. Raffle @ 6:45PM.
Main Feature @ approx. 7PM.
$6 Admission | $10 w/ Poster

Need your fix of the best in Sci-Fi?
This week’s main feature: Event Horizon (1997) “INFINITE SPACE. INFINITE TERROR. In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously seven years before on its maiden voyage. However, it soon becomes evident that something sinister resides in its corridors.” [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 and secure one of our coveted limited-edition movie posters. Be sure not to miss our pre-show. It’s not just something that happens to be playing on screen as you get seated, but a meticulously curated show before the main feature. 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 Sam Neill, or a first time explorer of the arthouse cinema world - prepare for a night out 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. 36min.
All Ages. (16 & Under Parent or Guardian Suggested)

08/09/2026

Saturday, August 15th.
Easy Rider (1969)

Pre-Show @ 6PM. Movie Starts @ 7PM.
$8 Admission | $12 w/ Poster
Ticket Link in Bio

Easy Rider (1969) “A MAN WENT LOOKING FOR AMERICA AND COULDN’T FIND IT ANYWHERE… Wyatt and Billy, two Harley-riding hippies, complete a drug deal in Southern California and decide to travel cross-country in search of spiritual truth.” [Letterboxd]

Gather your friends, family, or come solo to indulge in our specially crafted themed cocktails and secure one of our coveted limited-edition movie posters. Be sure not to miss our pre-show. It’s not just something that happens to be playing on screen as you get seated, but a meticulously curated show before the main feature. 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 choppers & the classics, or a first time explorer of the arthouse cinema world - prepare for a night out 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. 35min.
All Ages. (16 & Under Parent or Guardian Suggested)

08/07/2026

Friday, August 14th.
Battle Royale (2000)

Pre-Show @ 7PM. Movie Starts @ 8PM.
$8 Admission | $12 w/ Poster

*Present in Japanese with English Subtitles*

Battle Royale (2000) “COULD YOU KILL YOUR BEST FRIEND? In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under the revolutionary “Battle Royale” act.” [Letterboxd]

Gather your friends, family, or come solo to indulge in our specially crafted themed cocktails and secure one of our coveted limited-edition movie posters. Be sure not to miss our pre-show. It’s not just something that happens to be playing on screen as you get seated, but a meticulously curated show before the main feature. 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 Japan cinema, even a first time explorer of the arthouse cinema world - prepare for a night out 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. 54min.
All Ages. (16 & Under Parent or Guardian Suggested)

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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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