Polaris Theater

102 years old, the historic theater on Port Orchard's Bay St. has been known by many names…D&R Theatre, Plaza Twin Cinema, Dragonfly and now…Polaris.

Polaris is the name of the North Star, the pole star, the axis on which the rest of the sky revolves…✨

08/18/2026

We thank thee heartily!

08/17/2026

Our Third Annual Back-to-School-Outdoor-Movie-Night returns to Port Orchard Ford!

Bring the family, the neighbors and friends on Saturday, September 5, for a free outdoor showing of “Minions & Monsters”. Bring a seat (or tailgate) and enjoy complimentary hot dogs and popcorn before the movie.
6–7 PM: Seating and complimentary hot dogs
7–7:30 PM: Costume contest with three prizes
7:30 PM: Showtime
Dress as your favorite Minion, monster or movie character and come ready for a great night with the community.

Port Orchard Ford
1215 Bay Street, Port Orchard

This free event is hosted by Polaris Theater and sponsored by Port Or hard Ford and John L. Scott - South Kitsap & Gig Harbor Regional Office.
Invite your friends, share the event and we’ll see you under the stars!

08/16/2026

Thank you WWCA - Western Washington Center for the Arts for performing “Shakespeare in the Alley” today in the Backstage Alley! Great turnout!

08/15/2026

**Tomorrow/Saturday at the Polaris Backstage Alley “ Shakespeare in the Alley” at 2pm! Stop by after Port Orchard Farmers Market for Free community entertainment from WWCA - Western Washington Center for the Arts.
**Next Saturday, August 22nd , “Moonveil Market 6-10 pm, coordinated byTea Alchemy & Gilded Exchange -stop by when you visit Port Orchard Night Market!
**AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS for our 3rd Annual Polaris FREEOutdoor Back to School Movie Night Saturday September 5th, 7pm held at the car lot of Port Orchard Ford and sponsored by John L. Scott - South Kitsap & Gig Harbor Regional Office and Port Orchard Ford. Movie to be announced soon 🎥 !
And free 🌭 hotdogs and 🍿 popcorn!

08/12/2026

Don’t miss this!! Our friends at WWCA - Western Washington Center for the Arts are performing for us this Saturday at the Polaris Theater Backstage Alley! Free popcorn and great entertainment! 2pm!

08/09/2026

Thank you, thank you to all of our youth vendors and their customers at today’s Kids Market!
Tomorrow/Sunday is Port Orchard Rotary Pancake Feed in the Backstage Alley during the The Saints Car Club Classic Car Cruz!!
Next Saturday— “Shakespeare in the Alley” with WWCA - Western Washington Center for the Arts!

08/06/2026

Remember this muddy, weedy, ugly, unused space?
Our progress is slowly steady on reopening the theatre but we have made great use of the lovely little outdoor venue that we created here- Backstage Alley! Thanks to a number of donors including South Kitsap Rotary and Port Orchard Rotary!
This weekend -
❤️Kids Market Saturday❤️ 11am-1:30- with 12 youth entrepreneurs selling their creations!
Sunday starting at 7am during Classic Car Cruz, q🥞 Port Orchard Rotary is doing a Pancake Breakfast!!🥞

08/03/2026

THIS SATURDAY! August 8th, Bring your pocketbook, and your family and friends and shop 12 delightful youth entrepreneurs at our Polaris Theater Kids Market in the Backstage Alley downtown! Free popcorn and free face painting!
If you are a vendor this Saturday… spread the word!!

07/28/2026

Whats’s coming up at the Polaris Backstage Alley?! Lots!
*Our next Kids Market with 12 amazing youth entrepreneurs, is Saturday, August 8th!
*The very next day our friends at Port Orchard Rotary are holding a Pancake Breakfast in the Alley the morning of the The Saints Car Club Classic Car Cruz!
*The next Saturday, August 15th our friends at WWCA - Western Washington Center for the Arts are hosting ‘Shakespeare in the Alley’! Don’t miss it!
*On Saturday, August 22nd our neighbor Sarah at Tea Alchemy & Gilded Exchange will hold a Moonveil Market in the Alley!
*AND mark your calendars for our 3rd MOVIE NIGHT at PO Ford on Saturday, September 5th!
THANKS TO all our participants in Puppet Karaoke last Saturday!

Address

P. O. Box 1269/824 Bay Street
Port Orchard, WA
98366

Website

http://www.polaristheater.com/

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