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Capitol Theatre building listed for $12M
July 12, 2026
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Capitol Theatre building listed for $12M as part of three-property sale
The building housing East Arlington's six-screen Capitol Theatre was listed July 9 as part of a $12 million, three-property portfolio that also includes the Somerville Theatre and a Davis Square apartment building. The Capitol, which marked its 100th anniversary in 2025, anchors a mixed-use property at 202-218 Mass. Ave. that also houses Otto pizza, Quebrada Baking Co., Maxima Gift Center, Continentale hair salon, and Derby Farms Flowers, with apartments above. Theater operators say the building owner is retiring, but with multi-year lease agreements in place they are cautiously optimistic little will change in the short term.
Your Arlington
Free Rockin' Robbins concert with Dan Fox and the Arlington Express Tuesday
Jazz-funk band Dan Fox and the Arlington Express plays a free, all-ages concert at Robbins Farm Park on Tuesday, July 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friends of Robbins Farm Park
Whittemore Park's free Wednesday concert series kicks off July 15
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce launches its free Wednesday outdoor concert series at Whittemore Park on July 15 at 6:30 p.m., featuring local band Better Late playing classic rock, blues, and folk.
Your Arlington
Arlington author debuts book at Maxima Hive Thursday
Michael M. Brownstein celebrates his new novella-in-flash, "Paperbacks & Baguettes: Stories Between Us," with a free reading and signing at Maxima Hive on Thursday, July 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Your Arlington
Unhealthy heat advisory in effect Monday through Thursday
Arlington officials warn of a state unhealthy-heat advisory from Monday, July 13, through Thursday, July 16, and urge residents to hydrate, avoid overexertion, and check on neighbors.
Town of Arlington
Arlington's film festival rebrands as Finding Bright Film Festival
The Arlington International Film Festival has renamed itself Finding Bright Film Festival ahead of its Capitol Theatre run, scheduled for November 5-8, 2026.
Arlington Patch
Bodega Rat opens Old Schwamb Mill's summer concert series Thursday
Maine punk/alt-rock band Bodega Rat performs free at Old Schwamb Mill on Thursday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m., kicking off the venue's summer outdoor concert series.
Old Schwamb Mill
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