The Latest in Film and Cinema

Summer at The Beverly Theater begins with a challenge: put down the remote and come back to the movies. June’s lineup is anchored by the launch of Stream Strike, a ticket-for-subscription exchange program encouraging audiences to trade algorithm-driven entertainment for curated, communal experiences on the big screen. The month also features the debut of Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair, a globally celebrated festival of emotionally devastating cinema; a members-only Summer Takeover Party; a Father’s Day screening of Field of Dreams; live literary conversations; cult favorites, anniversaries and restorations. Whether you’re embracing existential dread, revisiting a beloved classic or breaking up with your streaming service for the summer, June offers plenty of reasons to leave the couch behind.

The Beverly Theater Launches “Stream Strike,” Encouraging Las Vegas to Break Up with Streaming Services for the Summer

This summer, The Beverly Theater is declaring a temporary war on couches, endless scrolling, corporate greed, and the quiet spiritual decay of option paralysis. Las Vegas’ only indie film house, storytelling arena, and live music venue is officially declaring Stream Strike, a ticket-for-subscription exchange campaign encouraging audiences to take a break from greed, AI slop, algorithm fatigue, and endless scrolling in favor of curated theater/human experiences.

How it works:

Cancel or pause any streaming or AI-related subs and bring proof of the cancellation and its monthly cost to The Beverly Theater box office. Moviegoers bold enough to abandon their subscriptions will receive one free movie ticket for every dollar they paid for the cancelled monthly service. So yes, if your streaming subscription costs $20 a month, you will be rewarded with 20 movie tickets good for the entire 2026 summer slate at The Beverly Theater.

The campaign runs from now to Sept. 1 and applies to eligible monthly subscription services. Guests must show proof of cancellation or pause status along with the associated monthly cost in-person only at The Beverly Theater box office to redeem tickets. Blackout dates apply. Offer valid while supplies last. Additional terms and restrictions may apply.

From cult classics and restorations to live music, filmmaker Q&As, and one-night-only screenings, The Beverly Theater continues to champion communal, in-person entertainment experiences in the heart of downtown Las Vegas.

Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair Infects The Beverly Theater June 11-17

The Beverly Theater invites audiences to embrace the darkness as Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair takes over June 11–17. The globally recognized film series brings together some of the most haunting, unsettling, and emotionally raw films ever made, offering a cinematic deep dive into humanity’s most complex and shadowy moments.

From existential dread to moral unraveling, Bleak Week assembles an eclectic lineup of international and cult classics, including Barry Lyndon (1975), Deliverance (1972), Leaving Las Vegas (1995), and The Doom Generation (1995), alongside provocative works like Flesh for Frankenstein 3D (1973) and the visually arresting pairing of La Jetée (1962) and Toby Dammit (1968).

Additional featured titles include All That Heaven Allows (1955), American Job (1996), Hard Eight (1996), Lady Snowblood (1973), Morvern Callar (2002), Queen of Diamonds (1991), and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)—because even sweetness can turn a little strange under the right lens.

Festivalgoers can fully lean into the experience with an Existential Access Pass for $30, which grants entry to all screenings throughout the week. Individual tickets are $14, with $8 pricing available for B+ members.

Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair Schedule

June 11–14         All That Heaven Allows (1955)

June 11–16         La Jetée (1962) / Toby Dammit (1968)

June 12–16         Deliverance (1972)

June 12               3D – Flesh for Frankenstein (1973)

June 12               Queen of Diamonds (1991)

June 13–15         American Job (1996)

June 13–17         Hard Eight (1996)

June 13               Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

June 13–17         The Doom Generation (1995)

June 13–15         Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

June 14–17         Barry Lyndon (1975)

June 15–16         Lady Snowblood (1973)

June 16               Morvern Callar (2002)

Summer Takeover B+ Party: June 18 – 6-9 pm

Hosted cocktails, light bites, and exclusive screening access to The Nutty Professor, I Love Boosters and Easy Rider. Want in? Now is the perfect time to become a B+ member.

As Las Vegas’ first and only indie film house and live music venue, The Beverly Theater is also a nonprofit, with memberships directly supporting our mission and programming. B+ members enjoy a variety of benefits, including $8 movie tickets, $6 popcorn, early access to show announcements and special events, close-friends-list offers on Instagram, custom merchandise opportunities, rotating drink specials, and exclusive quarterly theater takeovers like our Summer Takeover Party on June 18.

Choose from Solo, Duo or Community annual membership options and join us for an evening of films, food, drinks and fellow movie lovers. Become a B+ member today here.

Father’s Day Feature – Field of Dreams (1989) — June 21

There are great baseball movies, and then there are great father-and-son movies. Field of Dreams is both. More than three decades after its release, the beloved classic remains one of cinema’s most heartfelt explorations of family, forgiveness and the moments we wish we could have back. Whether you’re a lifelong baseball fan or simply appreciate a story about second chances and the bonds that shape us, Field of Dreams is the perfect Father’s Day movie. Bring Dad, bring tissues, and remember: if you build it, they will come. 

The Beverly is LIT – How We See It: The Editors of The Dial – Monday, June 22 at 7-8 P.M.

A Conversation with The Editors Of The Dial, Moderated by T.R. Witcher, in Support of How We See It: The World Looks At America In The Age Of Trump

From The Dial, the celebrated magazine of international writing, comes a new book compiling sharp global perspectives on a changing United States, with an introduction by the magazine’s editor in chief, Madeleine Schwartz.

In How We See It, twelve of the most talented and insightful journalists from around the world probe their home countries’ complex relationships with the United States—and how these have shifted under the new administration.

Join The Dial’s editor in chief, Madeleine Schwartz; managing editor, Mara Wilson; and contributor Ahmed Naji as they discuss the magazine’s style and ethos, the development of the book, and how international attitudes toward the United States have changed since 2024. This event will be moderated by T.R. Witcher, visiting lecturer at the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies, UNLV.

This event is no-cost and open to the public. Tickets can be reserved here.

LIVE at The Beverly Theater- The Technicolors, August 4 at 8 p.m. 18+

Making a stop in Las Vegas as part of their North American tour, The Technicolors bring their dreamy blend of desert rock, Britpop-inspired melodies and fuzz-fueled guitars to The Beverly Theater. Since 2012, the Arizona band has built a loyal following with fan favorites including “Tonight You Are Mine,” “Neon Roses,” “Space Cadet” and “Dress Up For You.” Expect an evening of shimmering indie rock that feels equally at home beneath neon lights and desert skies.

Also Playing in June

Trainspotting (1996) — 30^th anniversary. June 4–10 (4K Restoration)

Muppets from Space (1999) — June 6–8

The Nutty Professor (1996) — 30th anniversary. June 18–21

CineSomnia

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) — June 4–8

Her (2013) — June 6–9

Sleepaway Camp (1983) — June 8–10

Easy Rider (1969) — June 18–23

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) — June 20–24

25th Anniversary: Donnie Darko (2001) — June 3

CineSoleil

Sleepless in Seattle (1993) — June 2–3

Dr. No (1962) — June 4–6

LGBT Classic

35th anniversary: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) — June 20–25

New Film/Docs

Hokum (2025) — May 30–June 4

Magic Hour (2025) — June 3–6

Silent Friend (2025) — June 5–7

I Love Boosters (2025) — June 18–23

Steal This Story, Please! (2025) — June 20

About The Beverly Theater:

Imagined by The Rogers Foundation, The Beverly Theater is Las Vegas’ premier indie film house and concert venue. Featuring a 150-seat main theater, Segue Jazz Terrace, and courtyard, it offers top-tier sound, sightlines, and artist amenities. Designed for both film and live performances, it boasts a 360-square-foot screen, retractable seating, and is the first commercial exhibition venue to feature ASTRYA® Meyer Sound technology. Located in Downtown Las Vegas, this nonprofit venue continues The Rogers Foundation’s mission to champion the arts. Learn more at www.thebeverlytheater.com and follow @BeverlyTheater