Orinda Theatre

07/12/2026

First-Run movies NOW PLAYING at the Orinda Theatre:
THE INVITE
PETER ASHER: EVERYWHERE MAN
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES

We return in sub-run:
MICHAEL

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Photo: December 29, 1947 view of the Orinda vertical.
Collection of the Moraga Historical Society

07/12/2026

At 11 a.m.!!
(Sunday July 12th) ONE SHOW ONLY
The San Francisco Chronicle's movie pic this week, the rarely shown EL CID (1961), offered in a roadshow presentation at the Orinda Theatre for a single showing, Sunday, July 12th at 11 a.m., is among a handful of epics produced by Samuel Bronston, perhaps his best. The great "El Cid" of Spanish legend is brought to life on the screen by Charlton Heston as Rodrigo Diaz, a knight that knows a divided Spain can not stand as the nation is overrun by the invading Moors.

Martin Scorsese calls it "One of the greatest epic films ever made"

Given further greatness by a remarkable score by Miklós Rózsa, Sophia Loren, Hurd Hatfield, Herbert Lom and Frank Thring enrich the cast. All photographed in 70mm SuperTechnirama, which highlights the stunning vistas of Spain that no longer exists as beautifully today as you see it captured in the film on our giant Orinda Theatre screen. The 6.2 million dollar production (1961 dollars) was directed by Anthony Mann.

Dr. William Bronston, EL CID producer Samuel Bronston's son, was to appear to co-introduce the roadshow presentation with Matias Bombal and share his memories of his father and the production in Spain, but was just hospitalized, and will not be able to appear as scheduled.

The Matías Bombal’s Hollywood Wide Screen Roadshow Series. BIG movies, BIG screen. Presented in the Orinda original 1941 auditorium the second Sunday of each month at 11 a..m.
Presented in original roadshow presentation format with musical overture, intermission, entr'acte music and walk out music.

Projection format: DCP, screened by a qualified projectionist from Local 107 of the IATSE.
$15.00 special roadshow pricing for all seats.

2 Orinda Theatre Square #101, Orinda, CA 94563.
www.orindamovies.com
Steps from the Orinda BART Station (Yellow Line).
Street parking. There is also a parking garage on the same block, Validation available in the lobby.

07/12/2026

Tonight at the Orinda Theatre, Grammy Nominee, Sophie B. Hawkins

07/11/2026

TONIGHT!
Saturday at 8:30 p.m. (9 p.m. feature start)
A former pr******te relocates to a buttoned-down suburb, determined to fit in with mainstream society. But perverse secrets simmer beneath the wholesome surface.
Sam Fuller's THE NAKED KISS
Hosted by cheeky host, Omar!

07/11/2026

Even the menu is written in the style of a screenplay.

07/11/2026

07/09/2026

SATURDAY NIGHT- 7:30 P.M.:
Blessid Union of Souls (Original) features founding members of the fun-loving band from Cincinnati, delivering the songs that defined their career.

Blessid Union broke through in 1995 with the #1 hit “I Believe,” followed by multiple Billboard Hot 100 appearances, including their Top 10 singles “Let Me Be the One,” and “I Wanna Be There,” Plus fan favorites "Oh Virginia,” and the showstopping Top 5 smash, “Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me).”

With their huge arsenal of hits and non-stop, contagious, positive energy, it's impossible to leave a Blessid Union of Souls (Original) show without feeling better than you did when you showed up.

Their music remains a staple of 90s/00's radio and continues to connect with multi-generational audiences all over the world.

Special Guest - Sophie B. Hawkins

Hawkins emerged as a vibrant force on the musical landscape with the arrival of her platinum-selling debut album, Tongues and Tails, and its iconic lead single “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover,” which earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist.

Sophie’s sophomore album Whaler, yielded the timeless ballad “As I Lay Me Down,” which shattered records by spending 67 weeks on the Billboard Adult Contemporary singles chart (including six weeks at the #1 spot).

A multi-instrumentalist who writes all of her own songs and is fully involved in every aspect of the production of her records, she is an enduring artist with a fierce commitment to her creative integrity.

Tickets:
https://www.orindamovies.com/events/72700-blessid-union-of-souls-original-and-special-guest-grammy-award-nominee-sophie-b-hawkins/