A 1926 movie palace on Commerce Street downtown, restored to its original Aztec-themed glory after decades of neglect. The exterior is covered in Aztec-inspired painted decorations; inside, the 2,800-seat auditorium has a barrel-vaulted ceiling painted like an open sky and walls covered in carved and painted plaster Mesoamerican motifs. When the lights dim and the ceiling darkens to starlight, it remains one of the most extraordinary theatre experiences in the country.
The Aztec now hosts concerts, comedy, and theatrical events rather than films. Check the schedule and try to see something here — the venue is reason enough regardless of what's on. Tours of the building are sometimes available on non-event days.