21st Century Cult – 2023

Join us throughout the year for 21st Century Cult, a series celebrating the new cult canon of the 2000s and 2010s!
SENSORY FRIENDLY SCREENINGS – September – December 2023

Come on out for Sensory Friendly Screenings, unique movie showings where you can get up, sing, dance, and shout!
Friedkin Weekends – September & October 2023

Celebrate the life and career of William Friedkin this September and October with four of the director’s greatest films!
Anime Expo Cinema Nights – September 2023 – February 2024

Join us as we partner with Anime Expo for Anime Expo Cinema Nights, a series of five unforgettable anime films!
Summer Matinees – Summer 2023

Spend your summer at The Frida with our Summer Matinee series, featuring classic and family-friendly films!
OCMA Summer Screenings – August 2023

Come on out to the Orange County of Museum of Art this summer for three fun movies!
Event Recap: Showa Godzilla Weekend

Frida Blog Editor Reggie Peralta shares about his experience at the theater’s recent Showa Godzilla Weekend marathon.
Star Wars Month – July 2023

Full speed ahead for Star Wars Month this July, featuring all three entries of the original trilogy!
Pride Month – June 2023

Join us this June for Pride Month 2023, a series of eight films exploring LGBTQ identity and themes!
Showa Godzilla Weekend – June 2023

Head for the hills, because Showa Godzilla Weekend is stomping into town this June!
Festival de Trash-Mex – May 19, 20 & 21

Join Trash-Mex this May for a weekend-long series of Mexican horror and sci-fi cult classic double features!
Powell & Pressburger Month – May 2023

This May is Powell and Pressburger Month, featuring the movies of filmmaking team Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger!
Bruce Lee Weekend – May 2023

Celebrate one of kung-fu’s most celebrated stars with Bruce Lee Weekend, coming this May!
American Independent – April & May 2023

Join us for the first month of our American Independent series, spotlighting American indie cinema!
Director of the Month: Ari Aster – April 2023

Our April Director of the Month is Ari Aster, a modern day pioneer of elevated horror!