The Little Theatre

The Little Theatre Screening American independent, international & classic films. We have music, art + food/drinks in The Little Cafe. Also, our popcorn is magic 🍿
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POPULAR TICKET ALERT!"The Dark Crystal" — the 1982 no-human-all-puppet cult classic, directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz...
09/03/2026

POPULAR TICKET ALERT!

"The Dark Crystal" — the 1982 no-human-all-puppet cult classic, directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz — screens tonight (Thursday, Sept. 3) at 7pm. Tickets are moving quickly (available online and at the box office)! Part of our year-long "Foam, Felt & Frogs" film series.

💎Jen, raised by the noble race called the Mystics, has been told that he is the last survivor of his own race, the Gelflings. He sets out to try to find a shard of the dark crystal, a powerful gem that once provided balance to the universe. After the crystal was broken, the evil Skeksis used sinister means to gain control. Jen believes that he can repair the dark crystal and bring peace back to the world, if he can only find the remaining shard.

New month, new One Take: BARBARA FOREVER screens Thursday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 12. Presented with community par...
09/02/2026

New month, new One Take: BARBARA FOREVER screens Thursday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 12. Presented with community partner ImageOut.

🎬 An expansive, immersive exploration of the life, work, and ongoing cultural impact of filmmaker Barbara Hammer – a pioneering artist who lived boldly, created urgently, and transformed cinema through her singular vision.

🎬 The Thursday, September 10 screening will be followed by a live, virtual Q&A with director Brydie O’Connor. Tickets now available for both shows!

SPOOKY SEASON LINEUP REVEAL, PART 1🧙‍♀️ Friday, Oct. 2: THE WITCHES (35mm)🥛 Sunday, Oct. 4: TROLL 2 (on VHS!) + BEST WOR...
09/01/2026

SPOOKY SEASON LINEUP REVEAL, PART 1

🧙‍♀️ Friday, Oct. 2: THE WITCHES (35mm)
🥛 Sunday, Oct. 4: TROLL 2 (on VHS!) + BEST WORST MOVIE double feature. With Community partner Donnie's Video
🧒 Wednesday, Oct. 7: THE ORPHANAGE (Hispanic Heritage Month)
🏡 Thursday, Oct. 8: THE VILLAGE (at Genesee Country Village and Museum)
🩸 Saturday, October 10: POSSESSION (Sam Neil tribute screening)
🍿 Saturday, October 17: POPCORN (on The Little's Birthday!)
🧶 Friday, October 23: HOCUS POCUS (Little Craft Night with Little Button)
🐈‍⬛ Sunday, October 25: HOCUS POCUS (traditional screening)
🕵️‍♀️ Sunday, October 25: CURE (dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa)
🔍 Friday, October 30: CLUE (Tim Curry tribute, 2 screenings!)
👻 Saturday, October 31: THE SIXTH SENSE (35mm, and FREE for Members!)

🎟 All tickets available now, except TROLL 2 double-feature and CLUE (tix coming soon on those!). Special member free ticket link for THE SIXTH SENSE will be emailed to Little Members this week! Visit thelittle.org/spooky for all ghoulish needs! More announcements coming soon 👻

We're teaming with community partner Rochester NOW (National Organization For Women) to present FILIPIÑANA, opening Frid...
08/31/2026

We're teaming with community partner Rochester NOW (National Organization For Women) to present FILIPIÑANA, opening Friday, Sept. 4.

⛳ At a pristine resort on the outskirts of Manila, 17-year-old tee-girl Isabel tries to return a mislaid golf club to Dr. Palanca, the club president, discovering sinister revelations about her workplace, its elite members, and her own past. Filipino with English subtitles.

This feature debut from director Rafael Manuel won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.

The winner of the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2025 Anomaly Film Festival is back at The Little! IT ENDS ...
08/31/2026

The winner of the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2025 Anomaly Film Festival is back at The Little! IT ENDS begins Friday, Sept. 4.

🚙 A group of recent grads head out on a late night drive for grub, hoping to enjoy one final hangout before their paths diverge. Instead, they accidentally turn onto a never-ending, two lane hellscape surrounded by untold horrors and cosmic forces beyond their understanding. Written and directed by Alexander Ullom (a name to keep an eye on!).

A packed Little Café for the opening of Phyllis Bryce Ely‘s new exhibit. On display now through Sept. 28 🎨
08/30/2026

A packed Little Café for the opening of Phyllis Bryce Ely‘s new exhibit. On display now through Sept. 28 🎨

JUST ADDED: To honor the iconic life and legacy of Dolly Parton we're screening 1980's "9 to 5" twice on Saturday, Sept....
08/29/2026

JUST ADDED: To honor the iconic life and legacy of Dolly Parton we're screening 1980's "9 to 5" twice on Saturday, Sept. 26 (3:15pm and 7:30pm).

🎟 Tickets now available online at thelittle.org and at the box office!

☕ Three employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical boss find a way to turn the tables on him. Also starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

NEW LITTLE SHIRTS JUST DROPPED!To celebrate the opening of COYOTE VS ACME (finally!), we're debuting these Looney Tunes-...
08/28/2026

NEW LITTLE SHIRTS JUST DROPPED!

To celebrate the opening of COYOTE VS ACME (finally!), we're debuting these Looney Tunes-inspired The Little shirts. Available now at our Theatre 1 box office (240 East Ave.) for $20 (while supplies last)! Sizes: Small through 3XL, and proudly printed right here in Rochester by Hide The Bodies Press!

That's not all, folks! Big thanks to Dan Sendker, author of “Dance of the Comedians: 75 Years of the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote," for hanging out with us on opening day and introducing every Friday (8/28) show. COYOTE VS ACME showtimes available at thelittle.org!

A good weekend to take a Little break 🍿🍪The lineup:💥 COYOTE VS ACME🚙 UNION COUNTY🍫 TEENAGE S*X AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA🧑...
08/28/2026

A good weekend to take a Little break 🍿🍪

The lineup:
💥 COYOTE VS ACME
🚙 UNION COUNTY
🍫 TEENAGE S*X AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA
🧑‍🍳 TONY
🍯 THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING
🤖 HOT SPOT
🕶️ THE MATRIX (SOLD OUT)

Tonight (8/27) is the final day to watch Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY at The Little, but a different Odyssey retellin...
08/27/2026

Tonight (8/27) is the final day to watch Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY at The Little, but a different Odyssey retelling is escaping to September.

O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?, projected on 35mm film, screens Saturday, Sept. 12 and Wednesday, Sept. 16 (both showings at 7:30pm). Presented with community partner The Route (WRUR-FM and WITH-FM). Tickets now available!

🎶 In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. The Coen Brothers’ adaptation of The Odyssey, features an iconic bluegrass score. Long live The Soggy Bottom Boys!

Address

240 East Avenue
Rochester, NY
14604

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 2pm - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

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(585) 258-0400

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