Harkins Valley Art Theater
509 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 446-7272
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Harkins Theaters are a common sight in The Valley these days. But what some may not know is that the popular theater chain got its start in what would become Downtown Tempe. Valley Art Theatre, formerly College Theatre, was not the first venture for Dwight "Red" Harkins, but it certainly is his longest sustaining.
This building is particularly notable due to its unique, Depression-era characteristics. It is one of the last remaining single-screen theaters in Arizona, has a free standing ticket booth, and wood frame movie poster cases. Significant renovations include the demolition of the southern retail space, leaving the theater and northern retail space availabe.
Valley Art Theater is not currently showing films.
Mr. Mesquite Taqueria is attached in the retail space.
Nearby Dining
- Mesquite Fresh Street Mex505 S Mill Ave (19 feet SE)
- Low Key Piano Bar501 S Mill Ave (23 feet NE)
- The One One Bar501 S Mill Avenue (25 feet NE)
- Varsity Tavern501 S Mill Ave (27 feet NE)
Nearby Nightlife
- Low Key Piano Bar501 S Mill Ave (23 feet NE)
- The One One Bar501 S Mill Avenue (25 feet NE)
- Varsity Tavern501 S Mill Ave (27 feet NE)
- Rodeo Ranch501 S Mill Ave (50 feet NE)
Nearby Shopping
- Cactus Sports514 S Mill Ave (149 feet SW)
- Knee Deep Tempe512 S. Mill Avenue (150 feet SW)
- Habitz Grab N Go425 S Mill Ave (152 feet NE)
- Candle Chemistry516 S Mill Ave (182 feet SW)