An Illinois-born pioneer independent filmmaker and former Iowa resident’s story will be revealed onscreen in the feature-length documentary “Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking” on Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. at The Last Picture House in Davenport, IA. A post-screening discussion follows with special guest historian Jordan Bell, from Roanoke, Virginia. Micheaux’s 1920 […]
Quad Cities, IL/IA (May 1, 2025) – National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), happening May 4-10, 2025, shines a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness. “Travel is one of our nation’s most powerful economic engines – supporting millions of jobs, fueling businesses and […]
Use your noodle tonight for some trivial pursuits with MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA with Think & Drink Entertainment at The Last Picture House in downtown Davenport! Trivia nights start at 7 p.m. 1st & 3rd Mondays – The Last Picture House (Downtown Davenport, IA) 2nd & 4th Mondays – Great River Brewery (Downtown Davenport, IA) Free […]
Hollywood is coming to the Quad Cities! Join us on Thursday October 24 for an evening with filmmaker Andrew Davis, director of classics like THE FUGITIVE, HOLES, and UNDER SIEGE. Andrew Davis and author Jeff Biggers will visit The Last Picture House to celebrate the release of their newest novel, “Disturbing the Bones”, accompanied by […]
Enjoy MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA with Think & Drink Entertainment at The Last Picture House! Monday, April 22nd @ 7pm The Last Picture House – Downtown Davenport Free To Play Up To 4 People per Team Win House Cash! Space is limited! Get there EARLY to get a table! – Think & Drink Trivia is a […]
The Last Picture House is thrilled to partner with the annual Alternating Currents Festival, a mix of music, film, art, and comedy events spread throughout the Quad Cities over August 15 – 18. We will be hosting several film screenings (to be announced) as well as the following rooftop concerts: Friday August 16 8:30 p.m. […]
