Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society upcoming events

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Silent 1921 • Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Special Guest: Sylvia Valentino Huber • Introduction by Film Historian Randy Haberkamp • The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse stunned audiences with its bold storytelling and unforgettable imagery. Valentino’s tango caused a national craze and turned him into Hollywood royalty overnight. A silent-era epic, it remains one of the most ambitious and emotionally resonant films of its time.

The Circus (Sunday, May 24, 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Silent 1928 • Live Accompaniment by Robert York on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Introduction by Film Archivist Stan Taffel • In the last film he made during the silent era, Charlie Chaplin revels in the art of the circus, paying tribute to the acrobats and pantomimists who inspired his virtuoso pratfalls. Packed with perfectly timed gags, high-wire antics, and one of Chaplin’s most poignant endings, it’s a heartfelt mix of laughter and longing that earned Chaplin a special Academy Award. A beautiful showcase of Chaplin at the height of his silent-era genius.

CHAPLIN DOUBLE BILL: THE RINK and MODERN TIMES (Saturday, June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Films of Georges Melies (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Curated and Hosted by Randy Haberkamp • Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Before there were movie stars, before there were studios, there was Georges Méliès—cinema’s original magician. A stage illusionist turned film pioneer, Méliès astonished early 20th-century audiences with whimsical journeys to the moon, under the sea, and through enchanted kingdoms, all conjured with hand-painted backdrops, camera tricks, and boundless imagination. This program celebrates this visionary filmmaker and the dawn of cinema.

America's 250th birthday concert celebration (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Join us for a concert celebrating America's 250th birthday with all the trimmings!

The 4th of July concert will be June 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Whittier High School’s Vic Lopez Auditorium, featuring Robert York on the Wurlitzer Organ and Dr. JoseLuis Maldonado as songleader. It will also feature a presentation of the colors and readings of the Declaration of Independence and other patriotic documents. We look forward to seeing you at this event!

Here is a link to the event: https://www.whittierhighalumni.org/americas-250th-patriotic-concert/

Flesh and the Devil (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

1926 Silent • Live Accompaniment by Andrew Earle Simpson on the Mighty Wurlitzer. • Introduction by Film Historian Randy Haberkamp. • This sultry, visually innovative masterpiece put Greta Garbo on the map, and John Gilbert gave one of his greatest performances. With real-life chemistry between Garbo and Gilbert, the film pushed boundaries and captivated audiences in ways that still feel electric today.

Thief of Bagdad (Sunday, July 26, 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse presents Silent Sundays, featuring a silent film with live accompaniment on their 1924 mighty Wurlitzer.

Enjoy an extraordinary lineup of silent films at San Gabriel’s Mission Playhouse on select Sundays through October. All movies will start at 2:30 pm. Tickets for individual showings are $12. Purchase your 2026T subscription in advance and see the whole series for $37. To purchase tickets, click here.

Accompanying each film will be an organist playing live music to match the feature film. Half of the films will be accompanied by organist Russ Peck and the other half by organist Mark Herman.

Organist Russ Peck currently performs at San Diego Symphony Hall/Jacobs Music Center for their silent film presentations and is house organist at San Diego’s Balboa Theatre. In addition to being an organist, he is principal timpanist for the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra.

Organist Mark Herman is an American Theatre Organ Society Organist of the Year. Mr. Herman tours throughout the country and has performed abroad in Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Film Lineup:

7/26/2026, The Thief of Bagdad with Russ Peck. accompaniment.

8/30/2026, Buster Keaton shorts with Russ Peck accompaniment.

9/27/2026, Wings with Mark Herman. accompaniment.

10/25/2026, Safety Last with Mark Herman. accompaniment.

Buster Keaton shorts (Sunday, August 30, 2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse presents Silent Sundays, featuring a silent film with live accompaniment on their 1924 mighty Wurlitzer.

Accompanying each film will be an organist playing live music to match the feature film. Half of the films will be accompanied by organist Russ Peck and the other half by organist Mark Herman.

Film Lineup:

7/26/2026, The Thief of Bagdad with Russ Peck. accompaniment.

8/30/2026, Buster Keaton shorts with Russ Peck accompaniment.

9/27/2026, Wings with Mark Herman. accompaniment.

10/25/2026, Safety Last with Mark Herman. accompaniment.

Wings (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse presents Silent Sundays, featuring a silent film with live accompaniment on their 1924 mighty Wurlitzer.

Accompanying each film will be an organist playing live music to match the feature film. Half of the films will be accompanied by organist Russ Peck and the other half by organist Mark Herman.

Film Lineup:

7/26/2026, The Thief of Bagdad with Russ Peck. accompaniment.

8/30/2026, Buster Keaton shorts with Russ Peck accompaniment.

9/27/2026, Wings with Mark Herman. accompaniment.

10/25/2026, Safety Last with Mark Herman. accompaniment.

Safety Last (Sunday, October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse presents Silent Sundays, featuring a silent film with live accompaniment on their 1924 mighty Wurlitzer.

Accompanying each film will be an organist playing live music to match the feature film. Half of the films will be accompanied by organist Russ Peck and the other half by organist Mark Herman.

Film Lineup:

7/26/2026, The Thief of Bagdad with Russ Peck. accompaniment.

8/30/2026, Buster Keaton shorts with Russ Peck accompaniment.

9/27/2026, Wings with Mark Herman. accompaniment.

10/25/2026, Safety Last with Mark Herman. accompaniment.