The Plaza Media Arts Center of Patchogue

The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community supported organization.

Since the fall of 2011, The Plaza has been providing quality mainstream and independent films to the South Shore community. It started as a small volunteer group, showing films in the upstairs loft of the Brick House Brewery on Main Street, and grew into a fully equipped state-of-the-art digital, 100-seat, cinema located on the ground floor of the Art Space Apartments complex on Terry Street, one block south of Main Street. Besides showing world-class films with guest speakers, filmed operas, ballets and plays, The Plaza also provides a space for live events including locally curated music series and stand-up comedy. As a Media Arts Center, The Plaza offers classes in animation and filmmaking as well as media literacy.

The Plaza’s exclusive Blue Velvet Lounge (which is run by an all volunteer team) boasts fine wine and local craft beer, as well as fresh popcorn and other concession items.