Guild Theater

This is such a nice quant little theater! It’s small and perfect for intimate community events. There’s a parking lot and parking is usually free. It’s next door to a bookstore and coffeeshop. Just beware of the homeless folks.

I had never heard about this place until I walked past it one day while heading to Old Soul Co. I think the brick building is beautiful. I got a chance to watch a movie here during the Sacramento Food Film Festival. In the lobby there is a small ticket booth and concession stand. The movie theater seats 200, including balcony seating. I wish they would show more movies here, so I could get a chance to come back.

Cute funky little place in Oak Park. Needs a little updating, but intimate and fun. Love the art.

i really like this place. it has some special charm, in my opinion. cute. nearby bookstore, café, gallery. oak park is on the way up. right? i hope.

I have enjoyed every experience at The Guild.
I hosted some film screenings there and it was pretty much perfect. The cost of rental was, although high, comparable to other options. At that time, The Guild was totally isolated, surrounded by closed or shuttered businesses. Today, however, the block is anchored by the very awesome Old Soul coffeehouse.
I also enjoy the weekly ‘Movies on a Big Screen’ events. They feature wonderful films at a great price and very often, the filmmakers are present for q and a.
We are so blessed to have this gem in our neighborhood.

I have been to many lovely events here. I enjoyed the Slam Competition and the MOBs events as well as Sacramento Native American Health Center’s Film Fundraiser series.

Nice venue with assortment of film festivals, live shows, and corporate events. Venue is for hire, they don’t produce their own shows, which is why there aren’t shows every day. Also it is managed by a church so is somewhat conservative. Guild Theatre is a professional venue with professional equipment and assorted facilities and procedures, but they don’t automatically supply event staff and techs with rental fees. So it’s not recommended for beginner promoters or event planners, unless they hire Guild staff and techs who know how the venue and equipment works and all the various venue security, public safety, management, child safety, and clean up procedures.

The fabulous Guild Theater deserves all the admiration that is usually directed towards the Tower and the Crest. While overshadowed, this tiny gem regularly shows its potential as a grand movie house through collaborations with festivals, independent filmmakers and Movies on a Big Screen. I watched the latest installment of the Found Footage Festival here and enjoyed it immensely, not to mention laughed my ass off.
Everything here is tiny, like a miniaturized version of its big screen brothers. I found it to be cleaner in general than the Crest or the Tower, but I’m comparing two theaters that are operational seven days a week with a «boutique» theater that is open on select occasions. I’d be curious to know whether the Guild is equipped for film projection, as that would truly complete the movie-​going experience.
I think the Guild could do more to capitalize on its potential, but for now I’m just happy that it’s open and offering yet another great Sacramento movie experience. You have to admire independent theaters: they operate on small budgets and a lot of love from folks whose passion for cinema extends far beyond the blockbuster dreck Hollywood pushes out.

I have been to the Guild quite a few times for Movies on a Big Screen/​MOBS and love it! It’s comfortable and cozy! No matter where u sit in the theater it’s a great seat! It has walls of beautiful brick with great art décor around you. And I love that they show great indie films through Movies on a Big Screen/​MOBS and productions like Rocky Horror!

Come on, Guild Theater! You could be so awesome. You’re in a great area — surrounded by a wonderful bookstore, coffee shop, art gallery and the occasional farmers’ market. It’s like the cultural mecca of Oak Park.
But, you see, I have no idea what you do. I’ve been to your website. It sucks. I just learned that Movies On A Big Screen (which is fantastic) isn’t your product. Start showing more movies or shows or SOMETHING! It’s a beautiful building. It even has a parking lot next door for added convenience. Reach out to the community. Don’t be so insular and you will be a cultural institution in this city. You have MOBS. A+! Now, get more things and be open every night of the week.
I want to love you, but I am simply confused by you. Yes, I understand that I can rent you for my event, but you’re a theater. What shows do you offer? Why aren’t you open every night of the week? As a potential customer, that’s what I am left with — a desire to do business with you, but all I have is question after question.
Please note that the majority of the reviews here reference MOBS. Fantastic that you got them to be a part of the Guild — now take a lesson from their book. Do things! Advertise! Communicate with customers! Come on, Guild! I’m waiting for you.

Guild theatre is such a winner for Sacramento, and especially Oak Park.
I went here for Movies on a Big Screen’s presentation of Metropolis and was totally happy with everything. The theatre is in great shape, it’s really beautiful, and everything just feels right. We sat in the balcony and found it to be cozy and comfortable.
I don’t think Movies on a Big Screen is directly affiliated with the theatre, but their service was phenomenal too. They only took cash and we were three dollars short and the local ATMs were broken. They let us in on the honor system. I would have no problem returning to the guild to catch a show. Anytime.

Worth a trip, depending on what’s showing. If it’s too hot in the balcony, the operator will gladly turn the heat down.

Even though I have not been here recently, I still feel compelled to write a review!
I came here when I was 17 to see a local art production/​performance art. It was a complete disaster and most people were leaving during the performance. It had something to do with people reenacting a BBQ and having random conversations.
Anyway, I ended up talking to Art, a retired police officer who owned the place. I asked if he did exhibitions, which he did, and I asked if I could show my photos there.
I had a b/​w photo exhibition here during the summer and spent time matting, framing and hanging my photos. They were mainly street scenes with a few pseudo-​surrealist pieces thrown in. I didn’t sell a single photo, but it was so much fun for me and a good experience.
Thanks Art for giving this crazy teenager a chance.

Of the theaters in Sacramento, the Guild is really up there as one of the most comfortable, beautiful, easily accessible places to screen a film.
I’ve seen a couple of movies here (through Movies on a Big Screen and special events) and it’s really an underutilized local treasure. Check it out!