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Theaters and Cafe dining currently closed to the public

Read our COVID-19 statement here. Thank you for you support and patience! Stream movies in The Virtual Little, and consider becoming a member or donating to help us survive!

Vintage Little Gear Available at The Little Online Shop

Little Theatre gift certificates, gift membership, vintage t-shirts, winter clothing, tote bags and more are available via The Little’s online shop. Orders can be placed at shopthelittle.org.

One Take Film Festival (OTFF) t-shirts ("Make Docs, Not War" "The Truth Is Out There" "I Can Handle The Truth"), tote bags, enamel pins, insulated tumblers, and water bagsare also now available.

The Little’s Historic Theatre Now Available for Private Screening Rentals

UPDATE: Rental reservations for February will be available starting at 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, via shopthelittle.org. That website, along with thelittle.org, will have full rental details, including safety procedures. There are 32 available rental spots in February — 16 matinees and 16 evening shows. Rentals will be available Wednesday through Sunday only.

Curbside Concessions and the Popcorn Pop-up Dec. 18 and 20

PRE-ORDER HERE

Quench those Little cravings. Curbside Concessions and the Popcorn Pop-up return 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 20. Little Popcorn, nanaimo bars (pictured), along with holiday cookies, Rohrbach beer, cider, plus other boozy treats are available for pre-order at shopthelittle.org. Pre-orders end at 5 p.m. both days, but we'll accept in-person orders as well.

The Little’s Historic Restoration Wins Landmark Society Award

The Little has been awarded the 2020 “Barber Conable Award” by The Landmark Society of Western New York for its historic theater restoration project.

According to The Landmark Society, the Barber Conable Award recognizes a large-scale rehabilitation of a historic building in our region completed within the past two years.

Movies and a Microphone, Episode 37: Entering The Twentieth Century

The wild, zany, "nightmarishly Canadian" film, THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, is now playing at The Virtual Little. The Movies and a Microphone and Anomaly Film Festival crews break down this indescribable film, and also talk about narwhals a lot. Don't worry, it makes sense here (kind of).

Anomaly Friday the 13th Popcorn Pop-Up

What better way to watch Anomaly Film Festival virtual films than with real movie theater POPCORN?! You can pre-order now at shopthelittle.org and pick it up this FRIDAY THE 13TH from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It’s even delivered out to your car! Plus, the Anomaly team will be there, with free buttons & stickers!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER

Introducing the Jack Garner Theatre at The Little

A late Rochester arts legend will be the first person to have one of The Little’s five theaters named after him. The Jack Garner Theatre — previously Theatre 5 — will formally be introduced in 2021.

Garner, a longtime film critic for Gannett News Services, died July 5. He was 75. Aside from his prolific writing career, Garner was also a fixture at The Little, often watching films, giving concert/movie introductions, and leading panel discussions.

A statement from Bonnie Garner, Jack’s wife of nearly 50 years:

The Little Reopening Delayed

Change isn’t always foreshadowed, sometimes it arrives swiftly and unexpected. In 2020, we at The Little have become a little too well-versed in unexpected happenings. Here’s the latest: We will not be reopening on Friday, Nov. 6, as previously planned.

A Trio of New Films for The Little's Nov. 6 Reopening

By Scott Pukos
scott@thelittle.org

Outdoor Dining at The Little Cafe

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED OUTDOOR HOURS AND MUSIC SCHEDULE

The Little Cafe is now open for outdoor dining and live music.

New hours for:
Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18
Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25
Cafe Hours 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Music 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Note: Music on Oct. 10 is now 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.)
(Entertainment and hours are subject to change, due to inclement weather)

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