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Old Town Music Hall

๐Ÿ“ El Segundo, CA

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โ˜…4.9(333 Google reviews)๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

Old Town Music Hall is a volunteer-run nonprofit in El Segundo presenting classic films with live performance on a 1925 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ. Shows include silent films, sing-alongs, cartoons, and an intermission.

โœ“ 1921 historic cinemaโœ“ Live Wurlitzer organโœ“ Classic filmsโœ“ Sing-alongsโœ“ Volunteer-runโœ“ El Segundo

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want a genuinely different cinema experience - part live music performance, part classic film, part community gathering. Children who can engage with classic films and live music will find it memorable and educational. The volunteer staff are deeply knowledgeable about the building's history and happy to share it.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กCheck the programme calendar before visiting - shows feature classic and seasonal films, not current releases
โฐArrive early for a good seat - the intimate space fills up for popular screenings
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธClassic snacks including popcorn available at the venue
๐Ÿš—The narrator and organist role is a single person - the same volunteer guides the whole experience

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Russ Gilbert

10 months ago

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โ€œThis place is so cute!! A Friend took me for a showing of a Christmas story. The music hall itself is almost 100 years old I believe. It's very small and quaint with beautiful chandeliers hanging and kind of art deco-ish looking. The narrator was also the organist and gave some history of the building and the Oregon. And explained that they show movies there as well as silent movies and concerts as well. He started by playing some organ Christmas music followed by a sing-along with audience participation and finally a short Warner Brothers cartoon with Sylvester and tweety at Christmas time. Then we had intermission followed by the movie a Christmas story. I can't wait to go back!!โ€

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Jessica Ford

10 months ago

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โ€œThis is an absolutely beautiful theater with so much history and charm that's run by volunteers. I had an amazing time seeing Christmas in Connecticut with an organ show and Christmas carols beforehand.โ€

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Davina Dawson

4 years ago

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โ€œWhat an absolutely gorgeous piece of history, sitting in the middle of Main Street. We stumbled across this 1921 gem, and decided to catch a Halloween film. Live organ music. A sing along. Cartoon. Movie. Sitting in the center of a historical building- for $12! How can anyone resist an amazing deal? A special shout out to Stirling for giving us a full break down of the history of the building. Your passion for what you do, and your admiration of that building, absolutely shows.โ€

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Classic movies

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Wurlitzer electronic piano

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Wurlitzer organ

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Nostalgic decor

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Live organ music

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Overview

This preserved 1921 cinema on Main Street El Segundo runs a volunteer-operated program of classic and silent films accompanied by live Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ performance. A typical screening includes a cartoon, sing-along, organ performance, intermission, and main feature. The intimate art deco interior features chandeliers and comfortable seating. The organ and narrator/organist role are the centrepiece of every show.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Sunday14:00-22:00
Saturday14:00-22:00

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