Circle Cinema is the kind of place that reminds you going to the movies can still feel special. Open since 1928 and tucked into Tulsa’s Kendall Whittier neighborhood along Route 66, Circle Cinema trades blockbuster chaos for thoughtfully curated films and a genuinely local, art-driven vibe.

Inside, you’ll find four screens showing a mix of independent, foreign, documentary, and classic films. As Tulsa’s last remaining historic movie theater (and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no less), they lean into film as an experience. Think guest speakers, post-film Q&As, local premieres, and themed series that give you a reason to come back again and again.

There’s personality baked into everything here - from the rotating local art in the lobby to fan-favorite programming like anime screenings and cult classics during their late-night series. And if you want the full throwback moment, their silent film events with live accompaniment on the original 1928 pipe organ are about as cool as it gets.

Good to Know
• Grab an annual membership for perks like free popcorn and discounted tickets - because movie nights should feel like a VIP experience.
• Keep an eye out for special screenings with directors, actors, or subject experts, plus cult favorites like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "The Outsiders."
• Parking is easy at Kendall Whittier Square just east of the theater, or in the west lot behind Circle Cinema.

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