Arena Theater

08/09/2026

THE GOONIES

A treasure map. A pirate legend. Secret tunnels. B***y traps. And a group of kids determined to save their homes.

Richard Donner’s 1985 adventure classic The Goonies continues to bring audiences back to the Goon Docks for a story filled with friendship, humor and adventure.

More than 40 years later, Goonies never say die!

08/07/2026

Greetings from Arena Theater Cinema: The Odyssey, continuing this Frugal Friday, 8/7, at 7 pm, also playing Sunday, 8/9, at 4pm, and final showing 8/13, at 7pm.
King Odysseus (Matt Damon) survives the brutal fall of Troy only to face a perilous, decade-long journey back to Ithaca. As he battles the terrifying Cyclops, deadly Sirens, and his own wartime guilt, his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) fights off greedy suitors aiming to steal his throne.

08/06/2026

Cinema That Celebrates Freedom
Freedoms on Film is a five-film series inspired by Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms—Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear.
Featuring classic dramas, documentaries, political thrillers, and satire, the series explores the enduring ideals of democracy through powerful storytelling. Join us for outstanding films that entertain, inspire, and spark meaningful conversation.

$15 general, $12 theater members. Tickets are now on sale: https://www.arenatheater.org/cinema/community-cinema/

07/31/2026

Playing this week at Arena Theater: The Odyssey, A mythic action epic from Christopher Nolan, shot around the world. Frugal Friday, July 31, 7 p.m.; Sunday, August 2, 4 p.m.; Thursday, August 6, 7 p.m.
Second week
Frugal Friday, August 7, 7 p.m.; Sunday, August 9, 4 p.m.; Thursday, August 13, 7 p.m.
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.

07/30/2026

Blues fans! If you missed last week's interview with the Delta Wires, tune in to THE TIDE at 100.5 FM Friday, 7/31, at 10 a.m. when Schmidty broadcasts a special interview with Ernie Pinata, harmonica master and founding member of The Delta Wires.
Hear stories from the band's more than five decades of blues, their Bay Area roots, and what audiences can look forward to when The Delta Wires take the stage at Arena Theater this Saturday, see this email for more and ticket info.
Don't miss this great conversation with one of California's legendary blues musicians!

DELTA WIRES "Pontiac Blues" - Umbria Jazz Festival, Italy

07/24/2026

Playing this week at Arena Theater: Toy Story 5, Friday at 7pm; Sunday at 4pm, and Thursday at 7pm.
Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?

07/24/2026

Tune in to KGUA today, July 24, for a conversation with Ernie Pinata of The Delta Wires!

Ernie will be talking with KGUA's Seve about the band’s long history on the California blues scene and their upcoming appearance at Arena Theater on Saturday, August 1.

KGUA 88.3 FM Live interview: 9:00 a.m. Replay: 1:00 p.m.

Thanks to Seve and KGUA for helping spread the word about live music on the Mendocino Coast!

07/17/2026

Playing this week at Arena Theater (2nd week): Disclosure Day, Frugal Friday, July 17, 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 4 p.m.; Thursday, July 23, 7 p.m.
A cybersecurity expert becomes a whistleblower after uncovering secrets about aliens, putting him on the run from a corporation. Meanwhile, a meteorologist experiencing strange phenomena joins forces with him to prove there’s life beyond our understanding.

07/10/2026

Playing this week at Arena Theater: Disclosure Day, Frugal Friday, July 10, 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 12, 4 p.m.; Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m. Will play a second week.
A cybersecurity expert becomes a whistleblower after uncovering secrets about aliens, putting him on the run from a corporation. Meanwhile, a meteorologist experiencing strange phenomena joins forces with him to prove there’s life beyond our understanding.

07/04/2026

Playing this week at Arena Theater Cinema: Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. Sunday, July 5, 4 p.m. and Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m.
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.