UPCOMING EVENTS
Come See Me In the Good Light – Feb. 6-8
LIMITED RUN | FRIDAY, FEB. 6 TO SUNDAY, FEB. 8 | Oscar-nominated (Best Documentary Feature) | In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
Only Lovers Left Alive (35mm) – Feb. 8
STAFF PICKS | 35MM FILM | Sunday, February 8 at 7:00pm | Artistic, sophisticated and centuries old, two vampire lovers (Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston) ponder their ultimate place in modern society. Directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Floyd Norman: An Animated Life – Feb. 9
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Monday, February 9 at 7:00pm | At 80 years old, Disney Legend Floyd Norman — the first African-American animator at the Walt Disney Studios — continues to impact animation and stir up “trouble” after the company forced him to retire at age 65. | WITH A LIVE Q&A WITH FLOYD NORMAN!
Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round – Feb. 11
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Wednesday, February 11 at 7pm | The untold story of the first organized interracial civil rights protest in U.S. history. When 5 Howard University students sat on a Maryland carousel in 1960, the arrests made headlines. When the white community near Glen Echo Amusement Park joined the Black students in picketing, an extraordinary history-making partnership was born.
Natchez – Feb. 12 & 14
ONE TAKE DOC SERIES | Thursday, February 12 and Saturday, February 14 | A sharp look at the American South’s unreconciled history through Natchez, a Mississippi town that mixes antebellum tourism with a community deeply divided over its past.
Gone Girl – Feb. 13
GALENTINE’S DAY | Friday, February 13 at 7:30pm | David Fincher’s electric adaptation of the mega popular Gillian Flynn novel is the perfect untraditional Valentine’s Day/Galentine’s Day pick!
The Princess Bride – Feb. 14
VALENTINE’S DAY | Saturday, February 14 at 12:00pm and 8:00pm | In Rob Reiner and William Goldman’s classic fantasy-comedy, a grandfather reads a story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
Muppet Treasure Island – Feb. 15
FOAM, FELT & FROGS | Sunday, February 15 at 3:00pm | The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver in this musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale.
The End of the Line: Rochester’s Subway 2.0 – Feb. 7, 15, 28
SPECIAL SCREENINGS | Saturday, February 7 [SOLD OUT], Sunday, February 15 [SOLD OUT], and Saturday, February 28 [SOLD OUT] | The little-known story of the rail line that operated in a former section of the Erie Canal from 1927 until its abandonment in 1956. This update on the original award-winning documentary covers what has changed since the film’s 1994 premiere, and reflects on why the subway still holds so much interest today.
The Master (35mm) – Feb. 15
ONE PTA AFTER ANOTHER | Sunday, February 15 at 7:00pm | A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future – until he is tantalized by a cult and its charismatic leader. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams.
The Cutting Edge – Feb. 18
WINTER WEDNESDAYS | Wednesday, February 18 at 7:30pm | A temperamental figure skater and an arrogant former hockey player attempt to win the Olympic Gold Medal as a figure skating pairs team. A 1992 rom-com favorite on the big screen, in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics and hockey-romance back in pop culture.
Idol Worship: An Evening with Mink Stole & Peaches Christ – Feb. 19
LIVE SHOW | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | An event taking place at The Little. Ticketing not run by The Little. Little discounts and member benefits do not apply to this event.
The Fifth Step – Feb. 21 & Mar. 1
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE | Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, March 1 | James, an alcoholics anonymous veteran, sponsors newcomer Luka. Their friendship faces a test when Luka’s fifth-step confession creates tension between them. Starring Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden
Flow (w/ presentation) – Feb. 22
SCIENCE ON SCREEN | Sunday, February 22 at 3:30pm | When Cat’s home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, who will all have to team up to survive, despite their differences. | With a presentation: “Sea level change in Earth’s past and future: why, how much, how fast, and why you and your cat probably won’t like its impacts” by Vasilii (Vas) Petrenko, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at University of Rochester
Mississippi Masala – Feb. 27
MIRA NAIR | Friday, February 27 at 7:30pm | Sarita Choudhury and Denzel Washington’s romantic chemistry lights up the screen in Mira Nair’s observant and sexy tale of cultures clashing in the American South.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid – Feb. 28
SUNDANCE SUNSET: REMEMBERING ROBERT REDFORD | Saturday, February 28 at 7:30pm | In 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid lead a band of outlaws. When a train robbery goes wrong, they find themselves on the run with a posse hard on their heels. Starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
Mr. Nobody Against Putin – Mar. 12 & 14
ONE TAKE DOC SERIES | Thursday, March 12 and Saturday, March 14 | A Russian teacher secretly documents his small town school’s transformation into a war recruitment center during the Ukraine invasion, revealing the ethical dilemmas educators face amid propaganda and militarization.
Out of Africa – Mar. 14
MARCH MERYL MADNESS x REMEMBERING ROBERT REDFORD | Saturday, March 14 at 7:00pm | In 20th-century colonial Kenya, a Danish baroness/plantation owner has a passionate love affair with a free-spirited big-game hunter. Starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, and directed by Sydney Pollack
The Little’s Oscar Movie Trivia Party – Mar. 15, 2026
SPECIAL EVENT | Sunday, March 15 | Join The Little’s staff for a night of Oscar movie trivia, with plenty of prizes, themed snacks, and a hefty dose of nonsense! Beer & wine, Oscar bingo, giveaways, and the ceremony on the big screen!
Blackberry (w/ presentation) – Mar. 24
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
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.
The Sting – Apr. 10
SUNDANCE SUNSET: REMEMBERING ROBERT REDFORD | Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm | Paul Newman and Robert Redford star as two grifters team up to pull off the ultimate con. Winner of 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.