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Cafe Open for Brunch Sat & Sun in October

Our cafe is now open for brunch Saturday and Sunday afternoons with indoor & outdoor dining, music, & Little popcorn!

We are currently unable to show movies indoors, as per New York State health regulations. Stream movies in the Virtual Little, read our COVID-19 statement, and consider becoming a member or donating to help us survive!

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)

Three Vital Documentaries Return Virtually to The Little

Three vital documentaries return virtually to The Little.

Download the trio here ($15 for all three): https://magnoliapictures.vhx.tv/products/documentary-bundle-the-little-theatre

Typically with virtual movies, the proceeds are split between the distributor and The Little. We will be donating our portion of the proceeds on these three films to Yoga 4 A Good Hood.

The docs:

Black Lives Matter

Without the Black community there is no Rochester, and there is no Little Theatre. For us at The Little, amplifying the voices of Black filmmakers, musicians, and artists continues to be a priority. This isn't new. We live in a city and country where there is deep racial inequality and racism. As a community pillar, one that has stood proudly on East Ave for 90-plus years, it's our job at The Little to make it clear that Black voices matter, and Black lives matter. This is our community, this is us.

Introducing the 90-day Little Popcorn Pass

Celebrate The Little's 90th birthday with 90 days of an iconic snack. For a limited time, The Little is offering an advance-purchase Little "Popcorn Pass" good for 90 days of unlimited popcorn, once the theatre reopens. Aside from the opportunity to claim the savory snack in advance, purchase of a "Popcorn Pass" will help to financially support The Little while its temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.

The Little Youtube Channel

While we showcase the best American and international indie films, The Little also creates original content. Featured on our YouTube channel: Fan favorite Little Chaplin, the backstory of Dorothy the Popcorn Machine, filmmaker interviews, exclusive Saturday Night Rewind content, and more.

Subscribe and watch here (youtube.com/thelittletheatre)

The Virtual Little: Now Playing

The Virtual Little is now open. Click the title to view your film. Prices vary.

We're fortunate to have such a dedicated, passionate, and smart film community here in the Little Theatre District. Thank you for your support during this unprecedented and unpredictable time - it's truly appreciated. While at the moment you cannot come to us, we'd like to bring The Little experience to you.

Now Playing at The Virtual Little: Bacurau

SCREEN HERE AT THE VIRTUAL LITTLE THEATRE

The Little Temporary Closure Blog: Sharing Your Story + How To Help Out

Well, this is different.

To recap: Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), The Little is temporarily closed (read our statement here). But I do have some news: I've started writing a dystopian novel from the perspective of Little Popcorn, so obviously my quarantine time is going WELL.

Membership, Gift Certificates, and Donations

We're temporarily closed, and already miss you. The good news is that you can prepare for the rush of new great films, and support The Little, with each membership or gift certificate purchase.

The Little Membership information: thelittle.org/membership

Purchase gift certificates and more: thelittle.org/shop

Click here to donate to The Little

The Little, Safety, and COVID-19

Update: Rochester's film community is truly amazing -- a smart, passionate group who help make this a special place. While we love nothing more than for you to find that next magical film under our Art Deco roof with the largest possible bag of Little Popcorn, or to enjoy live music in our cafe, the safety of our guests and employees is the top priority. As a result, The Little has decided to suspend all film/music programming, and temporarily close to the public until further notice as of 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14 (after the matinee screenings).

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