Recurring · Thursdays · Activity Center

Thursday Night
at the Movies

Cinema returns to Park La Brea. Every other Thursday, PLBRA brings residents together for a free film night at the Activity Center — the closest thing to having our own theater back.

The Story

Our beloved PLB theater lives on.

The Park La Brea Theater has always been more than a meeting room. For decades it was the neighborhood’s living room — a place where residents gathered not to vote or protest, but simply to watch a film together and feel like neighbors.

When regular movie nights faded from the schedule, that loss was felt. Not loudly — but quietly, in the way that small community rituals are missed. A night out that was also a night in. Cinema as belonging.

PLBRA brought it back. Thursday Night at the Movies is free, resident-run, and exactly what it sounds like: a film, some neighbors, the Activity Center, and a shared couple of hours that have nothing to do with utility bills or meeting minutes.

Films are chosen with the community in mind — and residents can suggest titles. Snacks are sometimes available for a small donation. Seating is first come, first seated. Doors open at 7:15. The film starts at 7:30. Show up.

Upcoming Films

What’s screening this season.

Every other Thursday. Doors 7:15 PM · Film 7:30 PM · Free admission · Activity Center.

15
Thursday May 2025

Singin’ in the Rain

The quintessential Hollywood musical. Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and the greatest sequence in American cinema. Rated G · 103 min.

29
Thursday May 2025

Rear Window

Hitchcock at his most entertaining. Set in a Los Angeles courtyard apartment — which makes it feel like home. Rated PG · 112 min.

12
Thursday June 2025

Clueless

A Los Angeles love letter that gets funnier every decade. Resident suggestion. Rated PG-13 · 97 min.

26
Thursday June 2025

To be announced

Details coming soon. Suggest a film you’d love to see. Resident picks are always considered.

10
Thursday July 2025

To be announced

More details to follow. Sign up for the newsletter to get screening announcements first.

24
Thursday July 2025

To be announced

Season continues through summer. All residents and guests welcome. Free to attend.

Where & When

Everything you need to know before you go.

When
Every other Thursday Doors open at 7:15 PM. Film begins promptly at 7:30 PM. Seating is first come, first seated — arrive a few minutes early for the best seats.
Where
PLB Activity Center 475 S. Curson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036 — across from the Park La Brea Theater. The Activity Center entrance faces Curson Avenue.
Cost
Free admission Open to all Park La Brea residents and their guests. No tickets, no reservation required — though an RSVP helps us plan.
Parking
Resident parking Standard PLB resident parking applies. Street parking is available on Curson Ave. and the surrounding blocks.
Access
Accessible venue The Activity Center is wheelchair accessible. Contact [email protected] for any specific accommodation needs.
Snacks
Light refreshments Some snacks may be available for a small donation. Residents are welcome to bring their own. Please help keep the Activity Center clean.
Activity Center
475 S. Curson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Thursdays · Doors 7:15 PM · Film 7:30 PM
Join Us

See you Thursday.

RSVP for the next screening, suggest a film you’d love to watch with your neighbors, or just show up. No tickets. No reservation required. Just come.