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Deep within the Ouachita Mountains, in what Native Americans have named the Valley of the Vapors, amidst historic turn-of-the-century bathhouses and at the doorstep of a national park, lies the unforgettable spa city of Hot Springs, Arkansas—home to North America’s longest-running documentary film festival.

The 34th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival will take place October 10–18, 2025, at the iconic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, with special Opening and Closing Night festivities hosted at Oaklawn. Each year, HSDFF brings together filmmakers, industry leaders, and audiences from around the world to celebrate the art of nonfiction storytelling through screenings, panels, and special events in one of the most unique festival settings in the country.

Join us on the 2nd Friday of each month for Art Night at the Theater during downtown's 2nd Friday Art Night! After visiting the other participants (Bella Vita Jewelry, CALS Rock It! Lab, Historic Arkansas Museum, and The Old State House), bring your knitting, coloring sheets (we’ll have some!), or whatever quiet craft soothes your soul as you enjoy beloved classics on the big screen. Our friends at Bella Vita Jewelry have also created some bead knotting kits that are available for purchase. Just follow the ticketing link to add one to your purchase!

Step into a world of dark comedy, glamour, and immortality with Death Becomes Her! For this month’s 2nd Friday Art Night, co-presented with Central Arkansas Pride, we’re celebrating the fabulous, the macabre, and the utterly unforgettable. Join us for an evening filled with laughs, stunning performances, and over-the-top cinematic magic that has stood the test of time. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering this cult classic for the first time, this is a must-see cinematic delight.

Important Information:

Film Start Time: Doors open at 6:00pm, and the film will begin promptly at 7:00pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.

Free Parking:

We’re pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (across from the Main Library on Rock Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of timeless storytelling at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater!

After 500 years Bosch’s paintings still shock and fascinate us. Delve into the vivid imagination of this true visionary.

Who was Hieronymus Bosch? Why do his strange and fantastical paintings resonate with people now more than ever? How does he bridge the medieval and Renaissance worlds? Where did his unconventional and timeless creations come from? Discover the answers to these questions and more with this remarkable new film from EXHIBITION ON SCREEN.

The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch features the exhibition ‘Jheronimus Bosch - Visions of Genius’ at Het Noordbrabants Museum in the southern Netherlands, which brought the majority of Bosch’s paintings and drawings together for the first time to his hometown of Den Bosch and attracted almost half a million art lovers from all over the world. With his fascinating life revealed plus the details and stories within his works seen like never before, don’t miss this cinematic exploration of a great creative genius.

Important Information:

Film Start Time: Doors open at 3:00pm, and Exhibition on Screen will begin promptly at 4:00pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.

Free Parking: We’re pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (across from the Main Library on Rock Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.

Deep within the Ouachita Mountains, in what Native Americans have named the Valley of the Vapors, amidst historic turn-of-the-century bathhouses and at the doorstep of a national park, lies the unforgettable spa city of Hot Springs, Arkansas—home to North America’s longest-running documentary film festival.

The 34th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival will take place October 10–18, 2025, at the iconic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, with special Opening and Closing Night festivities hosted at Oaklawn. Each year, HSDFF brings together filmmakers, industry leaders, and audiences from around the world to celebrate the art of nonfiction storytelling through screenings, panels, and special events in one of the most unique festival settings in the country.

Do the Time Warp again with our 50th anniversary celebration of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Join us for a fully immersive, interactive experience with music, mayhem, and your chance to dress in your wildest costumes. Sing along, dance, and participate in the legendary pre-show activities including games, contests, and prizes. This is a night of unforgettable fun that has become a theatrical and cinematic tradition—don’t miss it!

About the Film:

Let there be light. Let there be laughter. Let there be legs. Let there be lips!

It‘s time to “Time Warp“ back to the 1970s and relive the wild and outrageous adventure of Brad and Janet, two innocent teens who stumble upon a strange castle and its peculiar inhabitants. This musical comedy horror follows the two as they come face–to-face with the campy transvestite alien, Dr. Frank N. Furter. Along the way, they are exposed to seduction, temptation, and the “Sweet Transvestite” himself.

Important Information:

Film Start Time: Doors open at 6:00pm, and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will begin promptly at 7:00pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Admission is $8. Prop bags (with everything you need to participate!) will also be available for $10. NO OUTSIDE PROPS ALLOWED. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.

Free Parking: We’re pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (across from the Main Library on Rock Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of timeless storytelling at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater!

Celebrate one of the greatest comedies in cinematic history with Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein! This lovingly crafted parody of classic horror films is filled with laugh-out-loud moments, unforgettable performances, and brilliant visual gags. It’s the perfect blend of spooky fun and comedic genius, guaranteed to leave you smiling from start to finish.

Important Information:

Film Start Time: Doors open at 6:00pm, and the film will begin promptly at 7:00pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.

Free Parking:

We’re pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (across from the Main Library on Rock Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of timeless storytelling at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater!

Keep the Rocky energy alive with Shock Treatment, a zany, satirical musical follow-up to Rocky Horror. Set in a world obsessed with television fame, this cult classic delivers catchy tunes, quirky characters, and hilariously bizarre storytelling. Perfect for fans of Rocky Horror and anyone who loves the offbeat, the outrageous, and the wonderfully strange.

Important Information:

Film Start Time: Doors open at 8:30pm, and the film will begin promptly at 9:30pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.

Free Parking:

We’re pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (across from the Main Library on Rock Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of timeless storytelling at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater!

Deep within the Ouachita Mountains, in what Native Americans have named the Valley of the Vapors, amidst historic turn-of-the-century bathhouses and at the doorstep of a national park, lies the unforgettable spa city of Hot Springs, Arkansas—home to North America’s longest-running documentary film festival.

The 34th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival will take place October 10–18, 2025, at the iconic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, with special Opening and Closing Night festivities hosted at Oaklawn. Each year, HSDFF brings together filmmakers, industry leaders, and audiences from around the world to celebrate the art of nonfiction storytelling through screenings, panels, and special events in one of the most unique festival settings in the country.

Deep within the Ouachita Mountains, in what Native Americans have named the Valley of the Vapors, amidst historic turn-of-the-century bathhouses and at the doorstep of a national park, lies the unforgettable spa city of Hot Springs, Arkansas—home to North America’s longest-running documentary film festival.

The 34th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival will take place October 10–18, 2025, at the iconic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, with special Opening and Closing Night festivities hosted at Oaklawn. Each year, HSDFF brings together filmmakers, industry leaders, and audiences from around the world to celebrate the art of nonfiction storytelling through screenings, panels, and special events in one of the most unique festival settings in the country.

Deep within the Ouachita Mountains, in what Native Americans have named the Valley of the Vapors, amidst historic turn-of-the-century bathhouses and at the doorstep of a national park, lies the unforgettable spa city of Hot Springs, Arkansas—home to North America’s longest-running documentary film festival.

The 34th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival will take place October 10–18, 2025, at the iconic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, with special Opening and Closing Night festivities hosted at Oaklawn. Each year, HSDFF brings together filmmakers, industry leaders, and audiences from around the world to celebrate the art of nonfiction storytelling through screenings, panels, and special events in one of the most unique festival settings in the country.