State Street Theater, Calftown Café announce show schedule, specials for holiday season

QUINCY — State Street Theater and Calftown Café have announced their holiday calendars and updated plans for the winter season.

In a press release, Brian Stitt, manager of the State Street Theater and Calftown Cafe said, “We are excited to be in a position to offer a full-service destination for the holidays, with casual, delicious food at the café and elevated cocktails at the theater, while also showcasing Quincy’s extensive local talent. We look forward to making Calftown a local holiday destination for the community.”

The State Street Theater will be open to the public as a cocktail bar every Thursday and Friday night in November and December, with the exception of Thanksgiving night. The theater will provide a relaxing escape from the hectic season with casual, comfortable vibes and creative cocktails.

The theater has a full lineup of seasonal events. Gypsy Tango Foxtrot will be returning to the theater on Nov. 23, and the theater will be screening the film “My Man Godfrey” on Nov. 26. The theater will be the host of the Big River Swing Machine’s monthly free concert on Dec. 14.

First opened in 1938, the State Street Theater was originally built as a state-of-the art movie house. It has been converted into an elegant and versatile events venue for concerts, films, weddings and private events.

More information about events and reservations can be found on their Facebook page and on their website, www.statestreettheater.com.

Calftown Café celebrated its one-year anniversary on Oct. 15. To celebrate, the café will be offering a variety of seasonal specials and discounts. The café will be updating its hours to allow for more weekend options. It will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The café will be serving coffee and its signature cookies at the District’s annual Christkindl Market on Nov. 12 and at the Frese Ornamental Nursery Christmas market on Dec. 3.

Calftown Café is a daytime sandwich and coffee shop, offering a place to have a meeting, read a book or play a board game. The café offers delivered catering options, which can be seen at calftowncafe.com/catering.

More information on specials and hours is available on their Facebook page and website.