Our August trilogy presentation is sold out! So on Saturday, September 15th, The Frida Cinema is giving you a second opportunity to prove just how die-hard a fan of The Lord of the Rings trilogy you really are… Starting at 11:30am, for a single ticket price of $15, we will be presenting the Extended Editions of all three The Lord of the Rings films, on 4K digital prints, back-to-back at The Frida Cinema in celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the epic, Oscar-winning third installment The Return…

SGT. STUBBY Followed by Q&A and reception after screening With World War I looming, a young Army Pvt. Robert Conroy is adopted by a stray, stump-tailed terrier. Conroy names his new friend Stubby and gives him a home, a family, and a chance to embark on the adventure that would define a century. The two quickly find themselves in the trenches of France and on the path to history. French soldier Gaston Baptiste befriends the duo and accompanies them along…

We're celebrating Roald Dahl's birthday (September 13) a little late, with book discussions and fun activities!

The Open Arts & Music Festival is presented by Glendale Arts and the Downtown Glendale Association.  The Festival is FREE and family-friendly with live music curated by Spaceland Presents, an arts market with workshops, a Beer Garden with local craft breweries, temporary public art installations, and  all-day activities for children. The city block in front of the historic Alex Theatre in Downtown Glendale closes for the day and comes alive with the arts.

We have a variety of movie events featured throughout the year. These events are great opportunities to spend time with your family and friends while enjoying a movie under the stars.  Movies are shown in Simi Valley and in Oak Park. Movies in the Park:  Simi Valley  Summer 2019 Movies/Dates will be posted early Spring. Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed our movies this past summer.  This free community event featured family friendly movies shown on our 30-foot…

This 1925 silent version of L. Frank Baum’s book is a rare treat. Popular silent film comedian Larry Semon secured the film rights to the book and ended up revising most of the story to favor his broad slapstick comedy antics. Dorothy is played by Semon’s wife. Also featured in this version is Oliver Hardy (Laurel and Hardy), whose appearance alone a good reason to catch this rare piece of film history! SHOWTIMES ARE: Friday 8:15pm, Saturday 2:30pm and 8:15pm…

For 73 years, nearly 100,000 of East Los Angeles and surrounded communities lined up along iconic Cesar Chavez Blvd. to watch school bands, equestrian units, folkloric groups, floats, and dignitaries, celebrating Mexican Independence Day. The Parade is one of the largest and longest-running Mexican Independence Day Parade. A Parade theme is chosen yearly to reflect the past, present, and future of the Hispanic Community. The Mexican Federations participation along with the community is a huge impact in our Parade, due to their elaborated floats,…

The 24th Annual Thai Cultural Day Celebrating the culture of Northeastern Thailand With traditional dance, music & art. Free to the public from 11am to 5pm Take a look at photos from the 2015 Thai Cultural Day and join our event for next year's festival to stay informed. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs.