PAST EVENTS
The Color of Medicine – Apr 8
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm | About the rise and fall of St. Louis, Missouri’s premier black hospital that trained the largest number of Black doctors and nurses in the world from 1937 through 1979, before and after desegregation.
Rigoletto : Apr 2 + 9, 2022
This special anniversary screening of Verdi’s Rigoletto celebrates 171 years since its premiere in 1851.
2022 Fly Fishing Film Tour – Apr 9
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 Earth is Blue as an Orange – April 10
SCREENING & DISCUSSION | Saturday, March 26 at 7:00pm | To cope with the daily trauma of living in a war-zone, Anna and her children make a film together about their life in the most surreal surroundings.
Vampire’s Kiss – April 13
After a typical night of scouring trendy bars, Peter manages to take home the stunning Rachel (Jennifer Beals), who bites him on the neck while they’re in bed. The next day, Peter is certain he is now a vampire.
We Were Here – Apr 15
SCREENING & DISCUSSION | Friday, April 15 at 7:15pm in Little Theatre 1 | In conjunction with the Memorial Art Gallery and ImageOut | During the 1970s, San Francisco became a safe haven for the gay and lesbian community, providing a place where one could live openly, away from discrimination. But, after almost a decade of celebration, the city was hit by a wave of shock and grief when it became ground zero of the AIDS epidemic, with hundreds of gay men falling victim to the disease. Director David Weissman explores the incredible story of love and loss through the eyes of five men and women who experienced it firsthand.
The Book of Dust – Apr 16 + 23
Set twelve years before his epic His Dark Materials trilogy, this gripping adaptation revisits Phillip Pullman’s fantastical world in which waters are rising and storms are brewing.
Booksmart – Apr 20, 2022
HIGH FALLS WOMEN IN FILM SERIES | Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30pm | Academic overachievers Amy and Molly thought keeping their noses to the grindstone gave them a leg up on their high school peers. But on the eve of graduation, the best friends suddenly realize that they may have missed out on the special moments of their teenage years. Determined to make up for lost time, the girls decide to cram four years of not-to-be missed fun into one night — a chaotic adventure that no amount of book smarts could prepare them for.
SJFC Media & Comm: “Purgatory” – Apr 22
An event taking place at The Little. | Ticketing not run by The Little, so Little discounts / member benefits do not apply to this event.
Voyage to Procida – Apr 27
An event taking place at The Little. | Ticketing not run by The Little, so Little discounts / member benefits do not apply to this event.
Anonymous Club – Apr 28 + 30, 2022
ONE TAKE DOC SERIES | Thursday, April 28 and Saturday, April 30 | The antithesis of a rock biography, ANONYMOUS CLUB paints a raw and intimate picture of enigmatic singer-songwriter, Courtney Barnett – an anti-influencer who is a powerful voice for our times, a recluse acclaimed by audiences the world over and a strong female artist in conflict with herself.
ImageOut First Cut – Apr 29 & May 1
An event taking place at The Little. | Ticketing not run by The Little, so Little discounts / member benefits do not apply to this event.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon – May 7
WXXI CLASSICAL PRESENTS | Saturday, May 7 at 3pm | Little Theatre 5 (The Jack Garner Theatre) | Master Li, a warrior, asks Yu Shu Lien, the woman he loves, to pass on his sword, Green Destiny, to Sir Te. However, when the sword is stolen, Li embarks on a mission to find it.
Beyond the Fold: Obit – May 12
“Beyond the Fold: Journalism on Screen,” a six-part film series collaboration between CITY and The Little Theatre, looks at where journalism has been, where it is, and where it’s going through the lens of some of the most memorable movies about the craft.
Dressed Like Kings – May 13
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Friday, May 13 at 7:30pm | A fashionable group of Zulu men’s measure of self-worth is tested by exuberant prices, dying interest, and a generation who believe one’s worth isn’t based on what you adorn.
Spaceballs – May 14, 2022
A star-pilot for hire and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a princess and save Planet Druidia from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs.
Downton Abbey: A New Era – Special Early Screening – May 19
SPECIAL EARLY SCREENING | Thursday, May 19 at 7pm | Enjoy an early screening of the newest chapter of “Downton Abbey” in the historic Little Theatre 1, with themed drinks and concessions for sale, “Downton” trivia, raffle, a post-film “Talking Abbey” and more!
King Lear
Recorded live in 2018, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear.
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché – May 25
HIGH FALLS WOMEN IN FILM | Wednesday, May 25 at 7:30pm | The death of punk icon and X-Ray Spex front-woman Poly Styrene sends her daughter on a journey through her mother’s archives.
Exposure – May 26 + 28, 2022
As the Arctic polar ice cap melts, reaching the North Pole has become increasingly dangerous. Yet an expedition of ordinary women from the Arab World and the West strap on skis and haul heaving sledges toward true North, against all odds and polar advice.
Inland Empire – May 27
NEW 4K RESTORATION | Friday, May 27 at 7:30pm | Directed by David Lynch. Nikki (Laura Dern), an actress, takes on a role in a new film, and because her husband (Peter J. Lucas) is very jealous, her co-star Devon (Justin Theroux) gets a warning not to make any romantic overtures — especially since the characters they play are having an affair. Both actors learn that the project is a remake of an unfinished film in which the stars were murdered.
Blade Runner (The Final Cut) – May 30
Ridley Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece returns to the Little Theatre District on its 40th anniversary. This is the Final Cut version.
And So I Stayed – June 3
SPECIAL SCREENING | Friday, June 3 | An award-winning documentary about survivors of abuse fighting for their lives and spending years behind bars. This is the story of how the legal system gets domestic violence wrong.
Purple Rain – June 4
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.
Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets – June 5, 2022
ROCHESTER COCKTAIL REVIVAL x ONE TAKE | Sunday, June 5 at 7:15pm (Doors at 6:15pm) | On the eve of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and on its final night before closing, a Las Vegas dive bar becomes a stage where its employees and barflies commiserate one last time.
Miss Juneteenth – Jun 10, 2022
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Friday, June 10, 7:30pm | Little 1 | A former beauty queen and single mother prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the Miss Juneteenth pageant.
Back to the Future – June 11, 2022
Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Doc Brown.
Neptune Frost: Film + Discussion – June 15, 2022
FILM + PANEL DISCUSSION | Wednesday, June 15 at 7:15pm | An original Afrofuturist sci-fi punk musical. A group of escaped coltan miners forms an anti-colonialist computer hacker collective in the hilltops of Burundi. They soon attempt a takeover of the authoritarian regime that’s exploiting the region’s natural resources — and its people.
Rochester Street Films: Life on Wheels – June 16
An event taking place at The Little. | Ticketing not run by The Little, so Little discounts / member benefits do not apply to this event.
RAF: “Clarissa Uprooted” – Feb 17
EVENT @ THE LITTLERAF Film Screening: "Clarissa Uprooted" Thursday, February 17 @ 6:15pm Location: Little Theatre 1Organizer: Rochester Advertising FederationThis event is run and organized by a third-party, taking place at The Little. Please note that Little Theatre discounts, passes, and member benefits do not apply to this event.
Indie Lens Pop-Up
WXXI presents: Indie Lens Pop-UpIndie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood series that brings people together—virtually and in-person—for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on PBS’s Independent Lens, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders, and organizations to discuss what matters most, from newsworthy topics and social issues, to family and...
The Interview – Jan 20
Thursday, January 20 at 7:30pm • FREE • Short film & discussion • A look into the New York City parole system reveals its limitations and prejudices.
The Sleeping Negro – Jan 21, 2022
Black Cinema Series The Sleeping Negro Screening and Panel Discussion FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2022Little 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 (along with photo ID) and a mask are REQUIRED to attend this event. Please read our updated COVID Safety Guidelines for full...
A League of Their Own – Jan 26, 2022
HIGH FALLS WOMEN IN FILM • Wednesday, January 26 at 7pm • Two Sisters, Kit and Dottie, (Lori Petty and Geena Davis) participate in the Women’s Baseball Association, along with other girls on the “Rockford Peaches” with Interesting and drunk manager Jimmy Dugan, (Tom Hanks) and wild girl Mae Mordibeto (Madonna), they find themselves surrounded with drama and troubles.
Ascension – Jan 27 + 29, 2022
ONE TAKE DOC SERIES • Thursday, January 27 (with Q&A) and Saturday, January 29 • With pathos and humor, Kingdon captures the intense physical demands, aggressive corporate policies, and creative collaboration that fuel the ever-expanding labor force of the People’s Republic of China.
My Dear Killer – Jan 28
JANUARY GIALLO • Friday, January 28 at 7:30pm • This 1972 Italian thriller features a mysterious decapitation that leads an inspector into a case of blackmail, deceit, and kidnapping.
Love Jones – Feb 7
Monday, February 7 at 7pm • Little Theatre 5 • Steeped in the bohemian cool of Chicago’s 1990s Black creative scene, LOVE JONES (1997) —the smart, sexy, and stylish debut feature of writer-director Theodore Witcher — is a love story for anyone who has ever wondered: How do I know when I’ve found the one?
A Warm December – Feb 11, 2022
BLACK CINEMA SERIES • Friday, February 11 at 7:30pm • On a trip to London with his daughter (Yvette Curtis) for some dirt-bike races, Dr. Matt Younger (Sidney Poitier) meets beautiful dignitary Catherine Oswandu (Esther Anderson) and quickly falls for her. But something is amiss — strange men seem to be following her wherever she goes, and Younger assumes she’s at the center of some political intrigue.
Pizza-Popcorn Club: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — Feb. 12
Pizza-Popcorn Club Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) SATURDAY, FEB. 12, 2022 7:30pm • Doors at 7:00pmLittle Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.) Standard ticket pricesTickets available online in advance, or at the door.ABOUT THE FILM Cowabunga! The Little’s Pizza-Popcorn Club concludes with a nostalgic blast of Turtle Power. Try The Little’s special pizza-flavored popcorn as you watch Leonardo, Raphael,...
Punch Drunk Love – Feb 14
VALENTINE’S DAY • Monday, February 14 at 7:30pm • Paul Thomas Anderson’s romantic comedy-drama with Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, and Philip Seymour Hoffman
Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar – Feb 19
LOST YEAR SERIES • Saturday, February 19 at 7:30pm • Lifelong friends Barb and Star embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small Midwestern town for the first time ever.
Beans – Feb 23, 2022
HIGH FALLS WOMEN IN FILM SERIES • Wednesday, February 23 at 7:30pm • In 1990. two Mohawk communities enter into a 78-day armed stand-off with government forces to protect a burial ground from developers.
Ronnie’s – Feb 24 + 26, 2022
ONE TAKE DOC SERIES | Thursday, February 24 and Saturday, February 26 | Ronnie’s chronicles the life of saxophonist Ronnie Scott, a poor, Jewish kid growing up in 1940s East End, London who became owner of the eponymous night club. Musical greats spanning decades played at Ronnie’s including Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Nina Simone, Van Morrison, Chet Baker, and Jimi Hendrix.
Candyman: Double Feature – Feb 26, 2022
SATURDAY NIGHT REWIND x ANOMALY | Saturday, February 26 | “Candyman” (1992) at 7pm / “Candyman” (2021) at 9:30pm | $11 each or both for just $17
Indie Spirit Awards Discussion – Mar 3
ONLINE DISCUSSION • Thursday, March 3 at 7:30pm • Come discuss the Film Independent Spirit Award nominees with your fellow film fans! Free, and on Zoom.
“Mad Max: Fury Road” + Author Q&A – Mar 4
FILM + AUTHOR Q&A | Friday, March 4 at 7:30pm | A screening of the modern action-masterpiece “Mad Max: Fury Road” followed by a live virtual Q&A with Kyle Buchanan, New York Times film writer and author of the new book “Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road”
The Batman: Screening + Discussion – Mar 5
SPECIAL SCREENING with PANEL DISCUSSION | Saturday, March 6 at 6:30pm | Batman ventures into Gotham City’s underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice…
On These Grounds – Mar 11, 2022
BLACK CINEMA SERIES | Friday, March 11 at 7:30pm | Little 1 | Against the backdrop of a racial reckoning, one incident illuminates how Black girls are creating a more just and equitable future for our entire education system.
Romeo & Juliet – Mar 13 + 20, 2021
In this special screening, the doomed lovers attempt to find their way through the color and action of Renaissance Verona, where a family feud leads to tragedy for both the Montagues and the Capulets.
Jill Sobule: Live at The Little – Mar 16, 2022
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 at 7:30pm • Abilene On The Road and The Little Concert Series present “Jill Sobule” live in concert in Little Theatre 1.
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