Arena Theater

05/08/2026

Playing at Arena Theater Cinema this week and next: MICHAEL, a movie about the king of pop music. Frugal Friday, May 8, 7pm; Sunday, May 10; Thursday, May 14; Sunday, May 17, and finally, Thursday, May 21. NO SHOW on Friday, May 15.
The story of Michael Jackson comes to the big screen this month. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson — Michael's own nephew — the film follows his journey from his early days with the Jackson Five to his rise as one of the most iconic performers of his generation.
A must-see for music fans. Book your tickets now!

05/01/2026

Playing at Arena Theater this week, Rose Byrne in TOW, the true story of Amanda Ogle, a homeless Seattle woman who fought her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and car after receiving a tow bill for $21,634! Frugal Friday, 5.1., at 7pm, Sunday, 5.3., at 4pm, and Thursday, 5.7., at 7pm.
When her beloved car is stolen and then impounded — with a jaw-dropping bill she has no way to pay — Amanda decides she’s not going down without a fight. What follows is a scrappy, spirited year-long battle against a system that clearly underestimated her.

04/28/2026

Arena Theater Live
Wednesday, May 13, 8 PM
Rose City Band
Melodic, laid-back "porch music" with prominent pedal steel, driving rhythms, and jam-oriented, uplifting tunes, blending 1970s-style country rock, psychedelic rock, and folk.
$35 in advance, $40 day of show

04/28/2026

04/19/2026

Calling All Filmmakers—Local, Regional & Beyond!
Got a short film ready to share? We want to see it! Submissions are now open for our Fourth Annual Short Film Festival, happening November 13–15, 2026.
We’re featuring nine categories:
International • Local & Regional • Comedy • Student • Animation • Music • Environmental • Q***r Pride • Indigenous/Native People
Films must be 20 minutes or less
Deadline to submit: Friday, August 15, 2025
Submit your screener + a brief filmmaker bio to:
[email protected]

Or submit via FilmFreeway:
https://filmfreeway.com/ArenaTheaterShortFilmFestival
Be part of the story, bring your vision to the screen. Submit your film today!

04/17/2026

Playing for a second week at Arena Theater: Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling as a lost-in-space science teacher. Frugal Friday, 4/24, 7pm; Sunday, 4/26, 4pm, and Thursday, 4/30, 7pm. Only in cinemas!
A lone astronaut awakens on a distant spacecraft with no memory of who he is or how he got there—only to discover he’s humanity’s last hope to stop an extinction-level threat from a dying sun.A visually dazzling space odyssey that’s carried along effortlessly by the gravitational pull of Ryan Gosling at his most winning, Project Hail Mary is a near-miraculous fusion of smarts and heart.

04/16/2026

Call to Performers – Arena Theater Talent Show!

Do you have a talent you’ve been waiting to share? Step into the spotlight at the Arena Theater Talent Show on Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m., a fun-filled evening celebrating the incredible creativity of our coastal community!

From musicians and singers to dancers, comedians, magicians, storytellers, and more, performers of all ages and talents are invited to take the stage. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying something new, this is your moment to shine!

You bring the talent — we supply the stage!

Sign up now:
-Call 707-882-3272
-Email [email protected]

Details:
• Acts must be 5 minutes or less
• Advance signup required
• Deadline to register: Friday, May 1 (one week before the show)

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a lively night celebrating the amazing talent in our community!

04/10/2026

Playing this week at Arena Theater: Hoppers, an animated heartwarming adventure about friendship, teamwork, and caring for our planet! From Disney/Pixar. Frugal Friday, April 10, 7pm; Sunday, April 12, 4pm and Thursday, April 16, 7pm.
Mabel loves animals more than anything! When she gets the chance to try an amazing new invention, she can “hop” her mind into a friendly robot beaver and finally talk to animals for real.
As Mabel explores this exciting new world, she makes lots of animal friends and discovers secrets about nature she never knew before. But when a big problem threatens their home, Mabel and her new friends must work together to protect the animal kingdom.

04/03/2026

Playing at Arena Theater this week: EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert. Come see Elvis at the height of his career tonight, Friday, 4/3, at 7pm, Sunday, 4/5, at 4pm, Thursday, 4/9, at 7pm.
A combination of Documentary/ Music/ Biography resurrects Elvis Presley at the peak of his showmanship in Baz Luhrmann’s truly epic concert documentary that restores some joy into The King’s legacy, thank you very much.
Long-lost footage from Elvis Presley’s legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling “his side of the story” rediscovered during Baz Luhrmann’s research for his 2022 film, Elvis.

03/29/2026

Today at 4 PM! Arena Theater in Point Arena, home of the best popcorn and entertainment on the coast!
Come see the Oscar-nominated animated shorts from the Academy Awards!

Don’t miss Retirement Plan—a hilarious take on the big dreams we all make for “someday” when we finally have the time. 😄

Short, sharp, and seriously fun—perfect for an afternoon escape!

03/29/2026

Burning Dawn the House Rockin’ out