What Kind of Movies and Events Does Blue Mouse Theatre Show?

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Blue Mouse Theatre in Tacoma’s Proctor District shows a mix of first-run and second-run films, monthly specialty screenings such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Friday Night Frights, and other curated events including silent cinema, family movies, and private or community rentals. Its schedule is best for people who want a historic single-screen cinema experience with repertory and event programming, not a multiplex with new releases every week.

Movies Shown at Blue Mouse Theatre

The theatre describes its film programming in three broad categories:

  • First-run and second-run film releases — current and recent films appear alongside older releases.
  • Monthly specialty screenings — examples given on the site include The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Friday Night Frights.
  • Curated film happenings — additional screenings selected around a theme, format, or occasion.

The posted schedule shows how this works in practice. In late October and early November 2026, the theatre lists multiple screenings of Sense & Sensibility (rated PG), a late-night Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 31, and several showings of Cat in the Hat. A Batman Lego Movie screening on November 7 is listed with an ice cream social and a sponsor.

Events Beyond Regular Screenings

Blue Mouse Theatre is also used as a community event space. According to the theatre, the 205-seat venue can be rented for:

  • Birthday parties
  • Film festivals
  • Music concerts
  • Speakers
  • Other private and public events

The site also lists a Silent Cinema with Michael Sullivan event on October 29, 2026, at 6:00 pm, which is an example of the curated programming beyond standard film showtimes.

How to Tell What Is Playing

The theatre’s homepage highlights a “Now Playing” section and an “Upcoming” list with dates, times, and ticket links. For the full schedule, the site directs visitors to its Upcoming Showings page.

If you are deciding whether to go, check two things before choosing a showtime:

  1. The specific title and format — a first-run film, a second-run film, a specialty screening, or a live event such as silent cinema.
  2. The date and time — the schedule includes matinees, evening shows, and late-night screenings, and some events are one-night-only.

Who This Programming Suits

Blue Mouse Theatre is a good fit if you want a historic neighborhood cinema with a varied schedule that includes current films, cult favorites, family titles, and community events. It is less suited if you need a large multiplex with many simultaneous new releases, since the theatre operates as a single historic venue with a curated calendar.