28 Apr 2026

Joe Bob Briggs Takes Over The Last Picture House for One Epic Night, June 13

By Carlie Allison

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 28, 2026) — On June 13, Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl bring Bubba Ho-Tep to not one, not two, but ALL THREE screens at The Last Picture House. Joe Bob will introduce the film in each and every room, plus he and Darcy will do meet-and-greets and merch sales in the lounge all night long. VIP ticket-holders get the intro, the movie, plus a special Q&A with Joe Bob and Darcy.

24 Apr 2026

The Last Picture House: The Rooftop Opening for Its Third Season

By Carlie Allison

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 24, 2026) — The Last Picture House is pleased to announce the opening of The Rooftop, one of the only combined outdoor cinemas and lounges in the entire country. Starting on Thursday April 30, The Rooftop is open seven days a week (weather permitting) until mid-fall. The Rooftop is family friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, and features a bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and more.

07 Apr 2026

The Last Picture House Unleashes Grindhouse Old 35mm Kung Fu Film Festival

By Carlie Allison

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 7, 2026) — The Last Picture House proudly announces the Grindhouse Old 35mm Kung Fu Film Festival, a rare two‑day cinematic event celebrating classic, high‑energy Kung Fu cinema projected on authentic 35mm film. The festival runs Friday, April 17, through Saturday, April 18, showcasing nine action-packed Kung Fu features, live Kung Fu demonstrations, and specialty food and beverage offerings.

18 Apr 2025

The Last Picture House Presents “Final Destination Bloodlines” Screening and Conversation with Actress Anna Lore

By Carlie Allison

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 18, 2025) — The Last Picture House will welcome actress Anna Lore with a screening of the new major studio film Final Destination Bloodlines, the latest entry in the horror franchise from New Line Cinema.

02 Dec 2024

The Last Picture House Presents “Nightbitch” Screening and Conversation with Author Rachel Yoder

By Carlie Allison

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 2, 2024) — The Last Picture House will welcome author Rachel Yoder with a screening of the new Amy Adams film Nightbitch, adapted from her 2021 novel. The film will screen on Friday December 13, 7PM, and will be followed by an in-person Q&A with Rachel Yoder. Tickets are on sale at lastpicturehouse.com and in the lobby of The Last Picture House in downtown Davenport.

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