The Art Theatre of Long Beach is a unique and historic independent movie theater. Originally constructed in 1924, the restored theater retains its golden age of cinema character. It is a single-screen theater that features artful independent films difficult to find elsewhere. The comfortable theater also offers a wine bar and coffee bar.
The Carpenter Performing Arts Center, named after Richard and Karen Carpenter, is a large performing arts venue at the California State University at Long Beach. The theater was built in 1994 and has 1,074 seats, with a stage modeled after David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York. The theater presents concerts, plays and film screenings. Schedules for upcoming events and ticket information are available on the website.