SCIENCE ON SCREEN | Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00pm | FREE | Mike Lazaridis and his best friend Douglas Fregin attempt to revolutionise the communications industry in the story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone. | With a presentation: “From Blackberry to ChatGPT: Why Is Tech so Addictive?” by Wendy Norris, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Social Computing, Nazareth University
Mamma Mia! – Mar. 25
MARCH MERYL MADNESS | Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30pm | Independent hotelier Donna (Meryl Streep) is preparing for her daughter’s wedding, while spirited bride-to-be Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) invites three men from her mother’s past in order to discern which is her biological father. Based on the stage musical of the same name, and featuring the music of ABBA.
The Muppets Take Manhattan – Mar. 26
FOAM, FELT & FROGS | Thursday, March 26 at 7:00pm | Kermit and his friends go to New York City to get their musical on Broadway only to find it’s a more difficult task than they anticipated.
Youngblood – Mar. 22-29
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | LIMITED RUN: March 22-29 | Discussion on Monday, March 23 | Detroit hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood joins the Hamilton Mustangs, where his pride and prowess are tested.
The Room & Big Shark w/ Greg Sestero live – Mar. 27
SPECIAL SCREENINGS | Friday, March 27 | Oh hi Mark! A DOUBLE FEATURE you won’t believe! We’re talking the legendary cult classic The Room paired with the jaw-dropping, only-in-theaters Rochester premiere madness of Big Shark. Special guest star GREG SESTERO himself (Mark from The Room, Georgie in Big Shark, and the bestselling author of The Disaster Artist) live and in-person Q&A and meet and greet.
Space Cowboy – Mar. 28-Apr. 4
LIMITED RUN | March 28 – April 4 | A pioneer of skydiving cinematography, Joe Jennings looks back on a lifetime of creating iconic moments in film and television, while he tries to pull off his most ambitious stunt yet, turning a dreamlike vision into reality.
Queen of Katwe – Mar. 28
MIRA NAIR | Saturday, March 28 at 3:00pm | Living in the slums of Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for young Phiona and her family. Her world changes when she meets Robert Katende, a missionary who teaches children how to play chess. Starring Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo.
Ivohiboro: The Lost Forest – Mar. 28
SCREENING & DISCUSSION | Saturday, March 28 at 7:00pm | Atop a majestic Madagascar mountain lies Ivohiboro, one of the last primary, untouched tropical forests on the planet. Renowned primatologist Dr. Patricia Wright leads a team of young scientists on a daring 30-day expedition to study, explore, and discover scientific secrets critical to our planet’s future.
Hamlet – Mar. 21 & 29
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE | Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 29 | Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet (Hiran Abeysekera) dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one — in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Adaptation – Mar. 29
MARCH MERYL MADNESS | Sunday, March 29 at 7:00pm | A lovelorn screenwriter becomes desperate as he tries and fails to adapt ‘The Orchid Thief’ by Susan Orlean for the screen. From director Spike Jonze and writer and Charlie Kaufman, starring Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, and Chris Cooper.
Indie Lens Pop-Up: The Tallest Dwarf – Mar. 30
An event taking place at The Little. | Ticketing not run by The Little, so Little discounts / member benefits do not apply to this event.
The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause – Mar. 31
SPECIAL SCREENING | Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00pm | 55 million women in the United States are currently experiencing menopause. This documentary explores the hidden impact of menopause on women’s lives. With evidence-based information, the film empowers women to make informed health decisions and aims to remove the stigma surrounding menopause and aging.
Idiotka – Apr. 3-12
LIMITED RUN | April 3, 5, 12 | In this irreverent comedy, broke fashion designer Margarita (Anna Baryshnikov) enters a reality show to save her babushka’s West Hollywood apartment. But as the fashion competition intensifies, slick producer Nicol (Camila Mendes) pushes her to spin her family’s struggle into spectacle, forcing Margarita to decide whether to play along or take control of her own narrative, one unhinged look at a time.
Rochester Guitar Festival 2026 – Apr. 2-5
CONCERTS | April 2-5, 2026 | Rochester Classical Guitar is proud to present our 5th guitar festival, featuring international performers & local guitarists!
FernGully: The Last Rainforest – Apr. 4
SPECIAL SCREENING | Saturday, April 4 at 3:00pm | The magical inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, which is threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus. Featuring the voices of Robin Williams, Christian Slater, Tim Curry, and Samantha Mathis.
