Elks Theatre
Elks Theatre
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chrisluthy
Awendaw, SC22 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The Elks Theatre was like traveling back in time. A beautifully restored theatre with a big screen, modern Dolby Surround sound, managed and run by a wonderful, friendly and enthusiastic staff. Because it was very cold and blustery the day we passed through Rapid City, going to a movie seemed like a novel way for us to spend the day, as we haven’t been in a movie theatre since before the pandemic. For us modern cineplexes are dull, loud, dirty and patronized by people more interested in snap chatting than watching a movie. If we lived in Rapid City, the Elks Theatre would be a great motivator for getting us back to the movies. We loved it!
Chris & Bonny
Charleston, SC
Chris & Bonny
Charleston, SC
Written November 19, 2024
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Alan N
Flowery Branch, GA540 contributions
May 2022
Great place to watch a movie! Parking can be a little challenging. The popcorn is good, not the best I have ever had, I think they hype it up a bit. The snacks are all reasonably priced, the seats are comfortable and the sound and screen are excellent. The bathrooms are down a flight of stairs, which can be inconvenient. Old time theatre with upgrades, including a balcony.
Written May 3, 2022
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wayrub
Casper, WY86 contributions
Aug 2018
We love visiting this place every time we are in town. I highly recommend getting the punch card and holding on to it. The theater is vintage and a great place to go to see movies at a great price.
Written August 2, 2018
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Lesley_1990
Rapid City, SD56 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
The Elks Theatre is a family-owned business and the pride that they take in what they do is obvious. Everything is clean- especially the bathrooms! The main screening room feels like a throw-back to old times complete with a balcony but the technology is state of the art. New seats have been installed and they're very comfortable. Beyond the amazing picture on a large screen with amazing sound- it's only $5 to see a movie!!! They always have the top box office movies right after they leave the chain theaters. Not only is admission cheap- the cost of the concessions is also extremely reasonable. And they have the BEST popcorn- so be sure to save room! It's obvious that everyone who works there loves their job. They're all friendly and helpful. The screening room upstairs offers additional movie options. (You have to be able to climb a pretty good flight of stairs to get there so may want to consider this if someone in your group has health issues.) It's a smaller theater but the sound and picture are excellent. They even have concessions and restrooms on the second level. I refuse to pay ridiculous prices at the dirty chain theaters in town. I only go to movies at the Elks!
Written May 19, 2019
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jess116000
Tamarindo, Costa Rica191 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We are on vacation from Tennessee and happened to walk by and see a movie theater ACTUALLY OPEN!!! So you better believe we went! Wow!! The staff was SO KIND AND FRIENDLY! The floors were spotless, bathrooms as well. The ticket prices were super affordable and the fresh popcorn was so good and worth every single calorie! This place was the best movie experience I’ve had in my life and I’m normally an every week movie goer! Thanks for being open for us movie goers!! We have missed movies so much!!
Written August 21, 2020
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Jake Johnson
1 contribution
Jun 2020 • Friends
Great Theater, awesome sound, amazing staff, one of the cleanest theaters i've ever been to, and all at an amazing price!
Written June 13, 2020
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AJ D
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Apr 2019 • Family
Once you've been to the Elks, every other theater is just disappointing in general. The Elks has by far the best popcorn, the best video & sound, the cleanest floors, the nicest staff, the most comfy seats, and all at fraction of the cost of the first run theaters in town. Well worth the wait.
Written April 15, 2019
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Brad T
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States32 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
All the top video technology, newly updated lounge seating, WAY lower than national average pricing and hands down my favorite popcorn. Also watch for daily specials that also have "worth it to check value".
Written November 11, 2018
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livingontheblvd
Missouri10 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
We had some time to kill in Downtown Rapid City...weather was a bit on the warm side and we saw the Elks Theatre. To our surprise, not only did it have current movies, the prices were so much lower than we've seen. We walked up 2 flights of stairs to a concession stand that also had very reasonable prices and right into our theatre. Smallest one I've ever been in :) Viewing was great...only about 10 other people. If we lived in Rapids City, this would be a regular place for our family!
Written August 26, 2017
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Coolblue72
Rapid City, SD24 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Biggest Screen. Smallest Price. The Elks is a downtown institution of Rapid City. The customer service is always excellent. The popcorn - - the best you'll find in the midwest. The largest screen you'll see movies on next to an IMAX. Go already!
Written August 9, 2017
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