Kennedy School, Movie theater in Northeast Portland, United States.
Kennedy School is a movie theater in Northeast Portland, Oregon, set inside a former elementary school building. Seating is arranged on sofas and at small tables rather than in traditional rows, giving the screening room the feel of a living room.
The building was constructed in the late 19th century as a neighborhood public school and served that role for decades. McMenamins acquired it in the 1990s and converted it, keeping original floors, doors, and wall tiles throughout the renovation.
Portland has a long tradition of supporting neighborhood cinemas, and this venue fits naturally into that habit. People come here not just for a film, but for a full evening out in a space that feels genuinely local.
Food and drinks can be ordered directly at your seat during screenings, so there is no need to step out. Arriving a bit early is a good idea, since the sofa seats near the front tend to fill up first.
The cinema is part of a larger complex that also includes a hotel, several bars, and a restaurant, all inside the same school building. Guests can actually spend the night in rooms that were once classrooms.
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