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Clinton Street Theater Cult, indie, classics, drag, music, comedy. World famous for screening The Rocky Horror Picture Show! In 1976 it reverted to its original name.
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A landmark of Portland cinema history, The Clinton Street Theater is one of the oldest operating movie houses in the United States. Opening in 1915 as the Clinton, the theater became the 26th Avenue Theatre in 1945 and the Encore in 1969. Although the theater has undergone many changes over the years, it remains an intimate single screen venue with the capacity for 200 patrons

Famous for its long-standing exhibition of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the theater is currently a magnet for independent and revival films. Our mission is to support the community through the power of independent film and live events in welcoming environment where people can be true to themselves while experiencing exciting art of all varieties.

We're so excited for Twin Peaks: The Return! Coming up soon on Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 PM."My Log Has a Message for Y...
10/21/2026

We're so excited for Twin Peaks: The Return! Coming up soon on Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 PM.

"My Log Has a Message for You" and "The Stars Turn and a Time Presents Itself" will be on the big screen following a rare showing of The Missing Pieces and a special Q&A with Gary Hershberger (Mike Nelson).

Gary was in every part of Twin Peaks over the years and has only appeared at one other theater event in the country. Don't miss your chance to hear his behind-the-scenes stories!

Don't you hate it when your girlfriend—wait, sorry—"childhood best friend" gets caught in a toxic spill, which revives h...
10/20/2026

Don't you hate it when your girlfriend—wait, sorry—"childhood best friend" gets caught in a toxic spill, which revives her (looking respectfully) beautiful, beautiful co**se and then you have to help quench her insatiable thirst for blood? Ugh! Not again!

If you can relate, and we know you can, come see THE LIVING DEAD GIRL (1982) tonight at 7:00 PM.

Getting ready to w***e it up at the gym, you know—like we do, for DEATH SPA (1988) this Thursday night!
10/20/2026

Getting ready to w***e it up at the gym, you know—like we do, for DEATH SPA (1988) this Thursday night!

Risking an early morning feet pic post to remind you all that a new 4K restoration of IN MY SKIN (2002) from Severin Fil...
10/19/2026

Risking an early morning feet pic post to remind you all that a new 4K restoration of IN MY SKIN (2002) from Severin Films screens tonight.

Y'all sold out the October premiere, so we added a second screening on Saturday, Nov. 7! Get yours before they're gone.
10/19/2026

Y'all sold out the October premiere, so we added a second screening on Saturday, Nov. 7! Get yours before they're gone.

Two horror films today! THE CUCKOO CLOCK (2026) at 3:00 PM & THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974) at 7:00 PM.
10/18/2026

Two horror films today!

THE CUCKOO CLOCK (2026) at 3:00 PM & THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974) at 7:00 PM.

By far the most shocking entry in our Horror October series is Marina de Van’s IN MY SKIN (2002), of which she's the wri...
10/18/2026

By far the most shocking entry in our Horror October series is Marina de Van’s IN MY SKIN (2002), of which she's the writer, director, and star.

Many can't sit through its gruesome bodily horror, others rank it among their favorite films. Come find out for yourself on Monday, October 19 at 7:00 PM. But don't say we didn't warn you.

Dude's rock. Doing it for the boys tonight with THE LIGHTHOUSE (2019) at 7:00 PM.
10/17/2026

Dude's rock.

Doing it for the boys tonight with THE LIGHTHOUSE (2019) at 7:00 PM.

Coming next month on Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 PM. Portland premiere of the new 4k restoration and special shadowcas...
10/17/2026

Coming next month on Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 PM.

Portland premiere of the new 4k restoration and special shadowcast performance by The Denton Deliquents!

They're here. THE POLTERGEIST (1982) plays tonight at 7:00 PM. Alternative poster by Eddie Holly.
10/16/2026

They're here.

THE POLTERGEIST (1982) plays tonight at 7:00 PM.

Alternative poster by Eddie Holly.

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2522 SE Clinton Street
Portland, OR
97202

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+19718083331

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