Listings of performance venues and their cultural offerings.
The Aquarius Theatre in Palo Alto, California, stands as a rare surviving example of mid-century modern cinema design. Opened in 1969, its distinctive curved marquee, neon signage, and Googie-influenced architecture have made it a beloved cultural institution and a vital venue for independent and art-house films in Silicon Valley.
The Stanford Theatre is a meticulously restored 1925 movie palace in Palo Alto, California, dedicated to screening classic Hollywood films on 35mm and nitrate stock. With its original Wurlitzer organ, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and a programming philosophy that treats film as a cultural treasure, it stands as one of the world’s premier repertory cinemas and a beloved landmark of the Silicon Valley region.
Opened in 1927, the Varsity Theatre is a rare surviving single-screen cinema in downtown Palo Alto, California. With its ornate Spanish Colonial Revival façade and storied past, it has served as a cultural anchor for nearly a century, bridging the silent film era to the digital age while maintaining its historic charm.
