UPCOMING EVENTS
Purple Rain – July 26
SPECIAL SCREENING | Friday, July 26 at 8:00pm | A young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise.
Breakin’ Double Feature – July 27
50 YEARS OF HIP-HOP | Saturday, July 27 | “Breakin'” at 3:30pm and “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo” at 7:00pm | PLUS live DJ set from 5:00-7:00pm | Come out for the finale of our Hip-Hop anniversary series with BOTH 1984 cult classic breakdancing films!
I Am Not Your Negro – July 29
JAMES BALDWIN’S CENTENNIAL | Monday, July 29 at 7:30pm | Writer James Baldwin tells the story of race in modern America with his unfinished novel, “Remember This House”, in this Oscar-nominated documentary.
1975 presents SK8FACE: Screening & discussion – July 31
An event taking place at The Little. Details provided by the event organizer. | Little discounts and member benefits do not apply to this event.
Rochester Teen Film Festival 2024 – Aug. 1
SCREENING + AWARDS | August 1 at 5:30pm | The annual Rochester Teen Film Festival honors the work of urban, suburban, and rural teen filmmakers and provides young people an authentic opportunity to have their work viewed by a jury and screened in a theater.
Mrs. Henderson Presents – Aug. 2
DENCH AFTER DARK | Friday, August 2 at 7:30pm | Laura Henderson (Dame Judi Dench) buys an old London theater and — with the help of the manager (Bob Hoskins) — opens it as a performance hall which goes down in history for, amongst other things, its all-nude revues.
CatVideoFest 2024 – Aug. 3 & 4
SATURDAY, AUG. 3 & SUNDAY, AUG. 4 ONLY! | The event of the summer, nay, year, is back at The Little! An absolute must-watch for fans of cats and silliness.
Crossing – Aug. 3-4, 7-8
LIMITED RUN | August 3-4 & 7-8 | Lia, a retired teacher, has promised to find her long-lost niece, Tekla. Her search takes her to Istanbul where she meets Evrim, a lawyer fighting for trans rights, and Tekla starts to feel closer than ever. From acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced).
Network – Aug. 5
STAFF PICKS | Monday, Aug. 5 at 7pm | A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor’s ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control. Picked by Norm!
Riddle of Fire (35mm) – Aug. 9-11
LIMITED RUN | August 9-11 on 35mm film! | Three mischievous children embark on a woodland odyssey in order to retrieve a blueberry pie. Along the way, they evade a gang, encounter a witch and grow closer together as friends.
Hanna PK – Aug. 12
LITTLE CONCERT SERIES | Monday, August 12 at 7:30pm | Local favorite and blues powerhouse Hanna PK returns to Rochester, from her new base in Louisiana, for a rockin’ evening on stage in Little Theatre 1.
¡Presente! Latin Film Series: “Selena” Screening & Discussion – Aug. 14
The ¡Presente! Latin Film Series starts with a special screening of the film “Selena” on August 14, 2024 at The Little Theatre. This event celebrates the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, an iconic Mexican-American singer who left an indelible mark on the music industry and Latin culture.
Sugarcane – Aug. 15 & 17
ONE TAKE DOC SERIES | Thursday, August 15 and Saturday, August 17 | An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school sparks a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve.
I Know What You Did Last Summer – Aug. 16
SO FETCH | Friday, Aug. 16 at 7:30pm | A year after running over a fisherman and dumping his body in the water, four friends reconvene when Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) receives a frightening letter telling her that their crime was seen.
Me + World of Tomorrow – Aug. 17
SPECIAL SCREENING | Saturday, August 17 at 7:30pm | Don Hertzfeldt’s newest animated film ME is a musical odyssey about trauma, technology, and the retreat of humanity into itself. Paired with Hertzfeldt’s Oscar-nominated and Sundance-winning “World of Tomorrow” trilogy.
Seven Samurai (4k Restoration) – Aug. 18 & 21
SPECIAL SCREENINGS | Sunday, August 18 and Wednesday, August 21 | One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, Akira Kurosawa tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. Seamlessly weaveing philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, this three-hour ride has been given a brand-new 4K restoration, complete with intermission.
Name Me Lawand – Aug. 19
An event taking place at The Little. | Ticketing not run by The Little. Little discounts and member benefits do not apply to this event.
Moonstruck – Aug. 20
FOOD & FLICKS | Tuesday, August 20 | Regular price tickets, and VIP tickets with dinner and movie | Loretta Castorini (Cher) a bookkeeper from Brooklyn, New York, finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother (Nicolas Cage) of the man she has agreed to marry.
Marc Ribot – Live solo guitar score for Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid – Aug. 22
LIVE! CONCERT | Thursday, August 22 at 7:30pm | Watch Chaplin’s “The Kid” while legendary guitarist and composer, Marc Ribot plays his original guitar score live at the Little Theatre.
Better Off Dead – Aug. 24
SATURDAY NIGHT REWIND | Saturday, August 24 at 8:00pm | After his girlfriend ditches him for a boorish ski jock, Lane decides that suicide is the only answer. However, his increasingly inept attempts bring him only more agony and embarrassment. Starring John Cusack.
Return of the Jedi – Sept. 7 & 8
STAR WARS | Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 | After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.
Rochester Fringe Festival 2024
At The Little September 13-15 and September 19-21 | An event taking place at The Little. | Ticketing not run by The Little. Little discounts and member benefits do not apply to this event.
Live! Concert: Jolie Holland – Sept. 14
LIVE! CONCERT | Saturday, September 14 at 8pm | American multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, producer, and singer-songwriter Jolie Holland live on stage.
Pandora’s Box – Sept. 29
SILENT MOVIE DAY | Sunday, September 29 at 10:30am and 7:00pm | The rise and fall of an amoral, naive young woman whose insouciant eroticism inspires lust and violence in those around her. Daring and stylish, this 2012 restoration is one of silent cinema’s great masterworks and a testament to star Louise Brooks’s dazzling individuality.
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