Starting this Wednesday, September 9th we are introducing Open Caption Wednesdays at both the Somerville and Capitol Theatres. This means most new digital releases will screen with open captions on Wednesdays. What’s an Open Caption screening? Open Caption is a version of the film where spoken dialogue and relevant audio cues to describe what’s happening…
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Dear patrons, As some of you may have already heard, the Somerville Theatre Building and Capitol Theatre Building were recently put on the market. In mid-2025, CSB Theatres, Inc. took over the operations of the Somerville Theatre, Capitol Theatre, and the Crystal Ballroom. We own these businesses, but not the larger buildings that house them…
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In our next round of Capitol Classics, we honor our national pastime with some of our favorite baseball movies. Celebrate the magic of the pitches, home runs, and stolen bases that can define a summer night, a season, and a career. Join us on Friday nights when we “Play Ball” at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets…
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Due to the expected snowstorm and parking ban, The Capitol Theatre will be closed on Monday, February 23rd. If you have purchased tickets for any of Monday’s shows, you can call for a refund at 781-648-6022. Or, those tickets can also be honored later this week for the same movie. Thank you for understanding. Stay…
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Celebrate National Popcorn Day with Us! Hey there movie fans, Monday, January 19th is National Popcorn Day. And since we have the best popcorn around, we have to celebrate! So here’s the deal: Come join us for a movie on Monday, January 19th. Buy a small popcorn and we will automatically upgrade you to a…
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Part of the Arlington, Massachusetts community since 1925, the Capitol celebrates its centennial with some of the century’s best and most popular films Cheers to 100 years of movie magic as the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts celebrates its centennial with films from the silent era to today. Over the next 12 weeks, the theater…
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In honor of Arlington’s rich historical significance and its pivotal role in the American Revolution, join us for a day filled with family-friendly activities and entertainment. This festive and free event will take place on Sunday, April 6 at Capitol Theatre from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm offering something for everyone. Event Highlights Kids Crafts:…
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It’s a new year and we’re feeling sunny, so we’re continuing our discounted ticket program on Tuesdays throughout 2025. The program began in 2024 to celebrate the Capitol Theatre becoming solar powered and we’re delighted to keep it going. How does it work? Well, tickets are only $7 on most Tuesdays at the Capitol and…
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Calling all knitters, crafters, makers, and more! Join us for a special “craft-friendly” screening of 13 Going on 30 on Sunday, February 2nd at 7:30pm. The movie will be shown with the lights up so that crafters can knit, sew, mend and more during the show. Bring your own materials or pick something new at…
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Pluto TV’s ‘Free Movie Weekend’ Champions Independent Theaters and Honors the Movie-Going Experience with In-Person Experience at the Capitol Theatre Thanks to our friends at PlutoTV, all movies are FREE August 17-18 at the Capitol Theatre here in Arlington, MA. The Capitol Theatre is one of 14 independent movie theaters across the country that were…
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