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Wednesday, April 24

67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)
Wednesday, April 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $20 | All Over the Bay Area
67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)

The San Francisco International Film Festival by SFFILM is a celebration of movies and the people who love them. The Festival is a handpicked program of the most innovative films from around the globe, and by filmmakers who call the Bay Area home. Join us ...

Thursday, April 25

67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)
Thursday, April 25 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20 | All Over the Bay Area
67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)

The San Francisco International Film Festival by SFFILM is a celebration of movies and the people who love them. The Festival is a handpicked program of the most innovative films from around the globe, and by filmmakers who call the Bay Area home. Join us ...

Free Drive-in Movie Night: East Bay + San Jose (Spring 2024)
Thursday, April 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| Solano 2 Drive-In
Free Drive-in Movie Night: East Bay + San Jose (Spring 2024)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at theaters in Concord and San Jose. Details are sparse for now, but typically on their free movie nights, they have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. ...

Friday, April 26

67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)
Friday, April 26 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $20 | All Over the Bay Area
67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)

The San Francisco International Film Festival by SFFILM is a celebration of movies and the people who love them. The Festival is a handpicked program of the most innovative films from around the globe, and by filmmakers who call the Bay Area home. Join us ...

Faithful Fools Community Movie Night (SF)
Friday, April 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Faithful Fools
All are welcome to attend our Monthly Movie Night here at Faithful Fools. The Last Friday of the month September – May. We do not offer movie night during the summer months of June, July and August.
Free Outdoor Movie “The Incredibles” at The Crossing (East Cut)
Friday, April 26 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Crossing at East Cut
Free Outdoor Movie "The Incredibles" at The Crossing (East Cut)

Find your twin, grab a drink, and enjoy The Parent Trap at The Crossing Friday April 19 at 5:30 pm! ‍♀️🪩 Don’t miss out on The Incredibles  Friday the 26th at 5:30 pm! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ The Crossing at East Cut 250 Main Street, San Francisco #sanfrancisco #freemovie #movie #theparenttrap #lindsaylohan #disney #thecrossingateastcut #sf #familyfriendly

SF’s Free Proxy Outdoor Movie Night in Hayes Valley “Turning Red” (Spring 2024)
Friday, April 26 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*"doors" at 7:15p - film at susk
| Proxy SF
SF's Free Proxy Outdoor Movie Night in Hayes Valley "Turning Red" (Spring 2024)

Spring is in the air and it’s time again for free films at PROXY!  For this year’s SPRING SERIES, we’re mixing things up a bit!  DATE UPDATE – Due to weather, Barbie has been postponed from March 29th to Saturday, April 6th) Kicking things off ...

Saturday, April 27

67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)
Saturday, April 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 10:20 pm | Cost: $20 | All Over the Bay Area
67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)

The San Francisco International Film Festival by SFFILM is a celebration of movies and the people who love them. The Festival is a handpicked program of the most innovative films from around the globe, and by filmmakers who call the Bay Area home. Join us ...

Sunday, April 28

67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)
Sunday, April 28 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:40 pm | Cost: $20 | All Over the Bay Area
67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)

The San Francisco International Film Festival by SFFILM is a celebration of movies and the people who love them. The Festival is a handpicked program of the most innovative films from around the globe, and by filmmakers who call the Bay Area home. Join us ...

’90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist.
Sunday, April 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Knockout
'90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist.

Love The Simpsons? Know The Simpsons like the back of your hand? Then join in ’90s Simpsons Trivia Night at The Knockout in the Mission District from 6-9 pm, every fourth Sunday of the month. Watch some ’90s Simpsons and answer some trivia if you ...Monthly

Tuesday, April 30

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, April 30 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, May 1

“The Wizard of Oz” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony
Wednesday, May 1 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $69 | Davies Symphony Hall
"The Wizard of Oz" Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony
Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. The SF Symphony delivers a sweeping orchestral backing to the beloved story of young farm girl Dorothy as she follows the Yellow ...

Thursday, May 2

“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)
Thursday, May 2 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $89 | Davies Symphony Hall
"Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Experience the magic of this intergalactic epic like never before as the SF Symphony performs John Williams’ Oscar-winning score live to ...

Friday, May 3

“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)
Friday, May 3 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $89 | Davies Symphony Hall
"Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Experience the magic of this intergalactic epic like never before as the SF Symphony performs John Williams’ Oscar-winning score live to ...

“Sixteen Candles” Outdoor Ferry Flicks at SF’s Ferry Building Beer Garden
Friday, May 3 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $7*
*$7 tickets Include 16oz draft beer
| Ferry Building
"Sixteen Candles" Outdoor Ferry Flicks at SF's Ferry Building Beer Garden
Join us for Ferry Flicks at the Fort Point Beer Garden – Fridays in May at sundown! This season of Ferry Flicks is dedicated to some of our favorite films about birthdays – a nod to Fort Point’s 10 Year Anniversary celebration this year. 🥳 Film ...

Saturday, May 4

“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)
Saturday, May 4 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $89 | Davies Symphony Hall
"Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Experience the magic of this intergalactic epic like never before as the SF Symphony performs John Williams’ Oscar-winning score live to ...

Tuesday, May 7

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, May 7 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Monday, May 13

Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, May 13 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Knockout
Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.

Cyberpunk Cinema, by Thrillhouse Records, presents cyberpunk movie classics at The Knockout in the Mission every second Monday of the month from 6:30-9 pm. They’ll show one episode of Cowboy Bebop at 6:30 pm, followed by the feature film. Use #cyberpunkcinema during the event to share ...Monthly

Tuesday, May 14

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, May 14 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Friday, May 17

SF’s “Sundown Cinema” ’24 Season Kickoff: Movie Night in the Park (May 17-Oct. 18)
Friday, May 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dolores Park
SF's "Sundown Cinema" '24 Season Kickoff: Movie Night in the Park (May 17-Oct. 18)

Sundown Cinema returns for 2024 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning on Friday, May 17, at ...

Wednesday, May 22

“Gladiator” Live Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (May 22-23)
Wednesday, May 22 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $69 | Davies Symphony Hall
"Gladiator" Live Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (May 22-23)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Relive this five-time Academy Award-winning epic on the big screen while the Symphony and Chorus performs Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard’s ...

Thursday, May 23

“Gladiator” Live Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (May 22-23)
Thursday, May 23 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $69 | Davies Symphony Hall
"Gladiator" Live Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (May 22-23)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Relive this five-time Academy Award-winning epic on the big screen while the Symphony and Chorus performs Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard’s ...

Friday, May 24

“Encanto” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (May 24-25)
Friday, May 24 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $59 | Davies Symphony Hall
"Encanto" Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (May 24-25)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Watch the magical tale of an extraordinary family in the town of Encanto, featuring all-new songs by Emmy-, Grammy-, and Tony ...

Saturday, May 25

“Encanto” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (May 24-25)
Saturday, May 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $59 | Davies Symphony Hall
"Encanto" Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (May 24-25)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Watch the magical tale of an extraordinary family in the town of Encanto, featuring all-new songs by Emmy-, Grammy-, and Tony ...

Sunday, May 26

’90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist.
Sunday, May 26 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Knockout
'90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist.

Love The Simpsons? Know The Simpsons like the back of your hand? Then join in ’90s Simpsons Trivia Night at The Knockout in the Mission District from 6-9 pm, every fourth Sunday of the month. Watch some ’90s Simpsons and answer some trivia if you ...Monthly

Monday, June 10

Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, June 10 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Knockout
Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.

Cyberpunk Cinema, by Thrillhouse Records, presents cyberpunk movie classics at The Knockout in the Mission every second Monday of the month from 6:30-9 pm. They’ll show one episode of Cowboy Bebop at 6:30 pm, followed by the feature film. Use #cyberpunkcinema during the event to share ...Monthly

Friday, June 14

SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night in the Park: “Bullitt” (Presidio)
Friday, June 14 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio Parade Grounds
SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night in the Park: "Bullitt" (Presidio)

Sundown Cinema returns for 2024 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning on Friday, May 17, at ...

Sunday, June 23

’90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist.
Sunday, June 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Knockout
'90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist.

Love The Simpsons? Know The Simpsons like the back of your hand? Then join in ’90s Simpsons Trivia Night at The Knockout in the Mission District from 6-9 pm, every fourth Sunday of the month. Watch some ’90s Simpsons and answer some trivia if you ...Monthly

Friday, July 12

SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “Labyrinth” (Glen Park)
Friday, July 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Glen Park
SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night: "Labyrinth" (Glen Park)

Sundown Cinema returns for 2024 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning on Friday, May 17, at ...

Friday, August 2

SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “Barbie” (Ferry Bldg)
Friday, August 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night: "Barbie" (Ferry Bldg)

Sundown Cinema returns for 2024 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning on Friday, May 17, at ...

Friday, September 6

SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night (Duboce Park)
Friday, September 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Duboce Park
SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night (Duboce Park)

Sundown Cinema returns for 2024 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning on Friday, May 17, at ...

Friday, October 4

SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “The Princess and the Frog”
Friday, October 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Shoreline Park
SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night: "The Princess and the Frog"

Sundown Cinema returns for 2024 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning on Friday, May 17, at ...

Friday, October 18

SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Friday, October 18 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (McLaren Park)
SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night: "The Nightmare Before Christmas"

Sundown Cinema returns for 2024 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning on Friday, May 17, at ...