EROTIC THRILLERS | Friday, August 29 at 7:30pm | A police detective uncovers a conspiracy behind a case involving a high-school guidance counselor when accusations of rape are made against him by two female students.
Wild Things – Aug. 29
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Past Event
Deaf President Now! – Sept. 3
SPECIAL SCREENING | FREE | Wednesday, September 3 at 7:30pm | In 1988, Deaf students at Gallaudet University protested until the school appointed its first Deaf president, Dr. I. King Jordan, marking a pivotal moment for Deaf rights and representation. | Presented by Move to Include at WXXI and The Little
Dune (1984) – Sept. 4
A LYTTLE LYNCH | Thursday, September 4 at 7:00pm | David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation. A Duke’s son leads desert warriors against the galactic emperor and his father’s evil nemesis to free their desert world from the emperor’s rule.
This is Spinal Tap – Sept. 6 & 7
SPECIAL SCREENINGS | Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 | Spinal Tap, one of England’s loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DiBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour. The classic mocumentary cranked to 11.
Rochester Fringe Festival 2021
Friday, September 17 – Saturday, September 25. All RIT @ The Little performances are free to attend. Tickets not available in advance; first-come, first-seated.
School of Rock – Sept. 7
FAMILY FLICKS | Sunday, September 7 at 12:00pm | Overly enthusiastic guitarist Dewey Finn (Jack Black) gets thrown out of his band. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite private elementary school, he exposes his students to the hard rock gods he idolizes and emulates — much to the consternation of the uptight principal (Joan Cusack).
Join or Die: Igniting Human Connection – Sept. 8
SCREENING & DISCUSSION | Monday, September 8 at 6:30pm | a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary “Bowling Alone” research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis.
Rochester Fringe Festival 2025 – Sept. 9-20
As part of Fringe, RIT presents FREE performances and events at The Little, created by faculty, staff, and students. | Ticketing not run by The Little. Little discounts and member benefits do not apply to this event.
Remaining Native – Sept. 10 & 13
ONE TAKE | Wednesday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 13 | A coming-of-age documentary told from the perspective of Ku Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner, struggling to navigate his dream of becoming a collegiate athlete as the memory of his great grandfather’s escape from an Indian boarding school begins to connect past, present, and future.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale – Special Early Screening – Sept. 11
SPECIAL EARLY SCREENING | Thursday, September 11 at 7:00pm | Where better to celebrate the grand finale of one of television’s crown jewels, than in the art-decor splendor of The Little? Live music, a free photo-booth with take-home prints, themed concessions, and a screening of the closing chapter of the Crawley-clan.
ImageOut: “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” – Sep 14
FREE SCREENING! Inspired by true events, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie follows Jamie New (Max Harwood), a teenager from Sheffield, who dreams of life on stage. While his classmates plan their livelihoods after they leave school, Jamie contemplates revealing his secret career ambition to become a fierce and proud drag queen. His best friend Pritti (Lauren Patel) and his loving mum (Sarah Lancashire) shower him with endless support, while local drag legend Miss Loco Chanelle (Richard E. Grant) mentors him…
Summertime – Sep 10, 2021
Black Cinema Series Summertime Screening and Panel Discussion FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.) Standard ticket pricesTickets available online in advance, or at the door. PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED TO ATTENDIMPORTANT: Proof of vaccination...
David Byrne’s American Utopia – Sep 15, 2021
David Byrne's American Utopia 2020 / 120 minutes / USA / EnglishUnrated (treated as PG-13)Directed by Oscar-winner Spike Lee, DAVID BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA is a groundbreaking cinematic event that inspires audiences to connect with each other and with the global...
Love, Brooklyn – Sept. 21
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Sunday, September 21 | Three longtime Brooklynites navigate careers, love, loss, and friendship against the rapidly changing landscape of their beloved city.
Ailey – Aug 12, 2021
Black Cinema Series • “Ailey” Screening and Panel Discussion • Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 6:30pm • Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.)