Downtown LA and Nearby
This area of Los Angeles includes 2220 Arts + Archives, Alamo Drafthouse, Amanda Cinema, CineOpera, Echo Park Film Center, Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, Hauser & Wirth, Heavy Manners Library, Human Resources, Last Remaining Seats, Libros Schmibros Lending Library, Million Dollar Theater, Mission Playhouse, MOCA, Now Instant Image Hall, REDCAT, Regal LA Live, Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA, Secret Movie Club, Soho Cinema Club, The Broad, The Regent Theater, The United Theater on Broadway, The Velaslavasay Panorama, Theosophy Hall, USC School of Cinematic Arts, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Studio Ghibli Fest. Sometimes it may also include Retroformat Silent Films and Street Food Cinema.
Neighboring Areas: Eagle Rock / Glendale / Pasadena | Hollywood / Los Feliz | South Bay / Long Beach
Upcoming Films in Downtown LA and Nearby
Wed, Aug 26
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre. Q&A: Susan Matheson (Costume Designer, Blue Crush) and Professor Peter Westwick (USC). 60th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 20 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 40th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark at Antelope Valley Mall, 1475 W. Avenue P, Palmdale. 40th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Orange and XD, 1701 W. Katella Ave., Orange. 40th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 2 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 40th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach. 40th anniversary.
Thu, Aug 27
Fri, Aug 28
Sat, Aug 29
El bolero de Raquel (Raquel’s Shoeshiner)
Libros Schmibros Lending Library
Free screening. In Spanish with English subtitles. Curated and introduced by filmmaker Erynn M.
Sun, Aug 30
Silent Sundays: Buster Keaton Shorts (with Live Accompaniment)
Mission Playhouse
Live accompaniment by organist Russ Peck.
Mothra vs. Godzilla (Sold Out)
Alamo Drafthouse
Mon, Aug 31
Bts Army: Forever We Are Young
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall. Followed by a Q&A with Directors Grace Lee and SCA Alumnx Patty Ahn.
Tue, Sep 1
AGFA Movie Hooky Club IMAX Matinee: Caged Heat
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre.
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall. Followed by a Q&A with Damien Hauser.
Wed, Sep 2
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Ray Stark Family Theatre. Followed by a Q&A with Giselle Bonilla, Alexander Heller.
Thu, Sep 3
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Ray Stark Family Theatre. Followed by a Q&A with SCA Alumnus David Gantz and Lahna Turner.
Fri, Sep 4
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre. Followed by a Q&A with Rafael Manuel.
Mezzanine + This Friday: Chantal Akerman’s American Stories
2220 Arts + Archives
In French and English with English subtitles.
Sat, Sep 5
Soho Cinema Club
The best of LA and Southern CA indie shorts, introduced by the filmmakers. Eclectic mix of genres and styles. Followed by industry/creative meetup on the patio.
Soho Cinema Club
The best of LA and Southern CA indie shorts, introduced by the filmmakers. Eclectic mix of genres and styles. Followed by industry/creative meetup on the patio.
Soho Cinema Club
The best of LA and Southern CA indie shorts, introduced by the filmmakers. Eclectic mix of genres and styles. Followed by industry/creative meetup on the patio.
Sun, Sep 6
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Secret Movie Club
At The Los Angeles Theater, 615 S Broadway, DTLA. Showing the theatrical version of the movie and doing everything they can to show the best 35mm print, but please be prepared for a DCP presentation if necessary.
Soho Cinema Club
The best of LA and Southern CA indie shorts, introduced by the filmmakers. Eclectic mix of genres and styles. Followed by industry/creative meetup on the patio.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Secret Movie Club
At The Los Angeles Theater, 615 S Broadway, DTLA. Showing the theatrical version of the movie and doing everything they can to show the best 35mm print, but please be prepared for a DCP presentation if necessary.
Soho Cinema Club
The best of LA and Southern CA indie shorts, introduced by the filmmakers. Eclectic mix of genres and styles. Followed by industry/creative meetup on the patio.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Secret Movie Club
At The Los Angeles Theater, 615 S Broadway, DTLA. Showing the theatrical version of the movie and doing everything they can to show the best 35mm print, but please be prepared for a DCP presentation if necessary.
Soho Cinema Club
The best of LA and Southern CA indie shorts, introduced by the filmmakers. Eclectic mix of genres and styles. Followed by industry/creative meetup on the patio.
Mon, Sep 7
Tue, Sep 8
AGFA Movie Hooky Club IMAX Matinee: The Stunt Man
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Michelle and Kevin Douglas IMAX Theatre.
Wed, Sep 9
Thu, Sep 10
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Ray Stark Family Theatre. Followed by a Q&A with Rebecca Harrell Tickell.
Fri, Sep 11
Sat, Sep 12
Sun, Sep 13
Alamo Drafthouse
Mon, Sep 14
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall. Followed by a Q&A with Lena Khan and Hasan Minhaj.
Tue, Sep 15
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall. Followed by a Q&A (Attendees TBA).
Wed, Sep 16
Castration Movie Anthology II. The Best of Both Worlds
Alamo Drafthouse
Part of the “Weird Wednesday” series.
Thu, Sep 17
The Oldest Person in the World
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At The Ray Stark Family Theatre. Followed by a Q&A with Sam Green. Moderated by Dr. Michael Renov, SCA Vice Dean.
Fri, Sep 18
Sat, Sep 19
LA Filmforum: Stand By for Failure: A Documentary About Negativland
2220 Arts + Archives
LA Premiere with Negativland in person.
Sun, Sep 20
Mon, Sep 21
Tue, Sep 22
Wed, Sep 23
Thu, Sep 24
Fri, Sep 25
Sat, Sep 26
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 24 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach.
Sun, Sep 27
Silent Sundays: Wings (with Live Accompaniment)
Mission Playhouse
Live accompaniment by organist Mark Herman.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 24 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 15 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Regal La Habra, 1351 W. Imperial Highway, La Habra.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Regal Simi Valley Civic Center, 2751 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 5 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark at Antelope Valley Mall, 1475 W. Avenue P, Palmdale.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach.
Mon, Sep 28
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 18 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark at Antelope Valley Mall, 1475 W. Avenue P, Palmdale.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Orange and XD, 1701 W. Katella Ave., Orange.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 4 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach.
Tue, Sep 29
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 19 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark at Antelope Valley Mall, 1475 W. Avenue P, Palmdale.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Orange and XD, 1701 W. Katella Ave., Orange.
USC School of Cinematic Arts
At Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall. Followed by a Q&A with Felipe Bustos Sierra. Moderated by Dr. Michael Renov, SCA Vice Dean.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 3 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach.
Wed, Sep 30
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 19 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark at Antelope Valley Mall, 1475 W. Avenue P, Palmdale.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Orange and XD, 1701 W. Katella Ave., Orange.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 3 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach.
Thu, Oct 1
Fri, Oct 2
2220 Arts + Archives
Eraserhead Xiu Xiu is a new live concert with accompanying film by Xiu Xiu. (It’s also a full-length album.)
2220 Arts + Archives
Eraserhead Xiu Xiu is a new live concert with accompanying film by Xiu Xiu. (It’s also a full-length album.)
Sat, Oct 3
2220 Arts + Archives
Eraserhead Xiu Xiu is a new live concert with accompanying film by Xiu Xiu. (It’s also a full-length album.)
Sun, Oct 4
LA Filmforum: Dicky Bahto — A note on the ruins for visitors
2220 Arts + Archives
World Premiere with Dicky Bahto in person.
Mon, Oct 5
Tue, Oct 6
Wed, Oct 7
Thu, Oct 8
Fri, Oct 9
Sat, Oct 10
Sun, Oct 11
Mon, Oct 12
Tue, Oct 13
Wed, Oct 14
Thu, Oct 15
Fri, Oct 16
Sat, Oct 17
LA Filmforum: Filmforum 50, Program 14: Barbara T. Smith - The 21st Century Odyssey
2220 Arts + Archives
With co-director Barbara T. Smith in conversation with Michael J. Masucci.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 23 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Orange and XD, 1701 W. Katella Ave., Orange. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach. 25th anniversary.
Boo-ze, Bites & Frights: A Nightmare on Elm Street & New Nightmare
Street Food Cinema
At Heritage Square Museum.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Regal Irvine Spectrum, 500 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine. 25th anniversary.
Sun, Oct 18
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Regal Irvine Spectrum, 500 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 22 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Orange and XD, 1701 W. Katella Ave., Orange. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 15 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 2 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 3 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 2 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 2 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach. 25th anniversary.
Mon, Oct 19
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 19 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark at Antelope Valley Mall, 1475 W. Avenue P, Palmdale. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 3 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Orange and XD, 1701 W. Katella Ave., Orange. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach. 25th anniversary.
Tue, Oct 20
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 19 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark at Antelope Valley Mall, 1475 W. Avenue P, Palmdale. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Orange and XD, 1701 W. Katella Ave., Orange. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 3 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach. 25th anniversary.
Wed, Oct 21
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 19 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark at Antelope Valley Mall, 1475 W. Avenue P, Palmdale. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
Showing at 3 theaters around LA at this time. Click “tickets” to find one. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Orange and XD, 1701 W. Katella Ave., Orange. 25th anniversary.
Studio Ghibli Fest
At Cinemark Century Huntington Beach and XD, 7777 Edinger Ave. Suite 170, Huntington Beach. 25th anniversary.
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
Sat, Oct 24
Boo-ze, Bites & Frights: Jennifer’s Body & Bodies Bodies Bodies
Street Food Cinema
At Heritage Square Museum.
The United Theater on Broadway
40th anniversary screening accompanied by a live band.
Sun, Oct 25
Silent Sundays: Safety Last! (with Live Accompaniment)
Mission Playhouse
Live accompaniment by organist Mark Herman.
Mon, Oct 26
Tue, Oct 27
Wed, Oct 28
Thu, Oct 29
Fri, Oct 30
Sat, Oct 31
Sun, Nov 1
Sat, Nov 14
Fri, Nov 27
Sat, Nov 28
Sun, Nov 29
Wed, Jan 20
Twin Peaks: Conversation with the Stars
The United Theater on Broadway
A special David Lynch birthday celebration event featuring Sheryl Lee, Ray Wise, Dana Ashbrook, Michael Horse, Kimmy Robertson, Harry Goaz, Sabrina S. Sutherland, and host Josh Eisenstadt.