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Friday, April 3

Free ‘No Other Choice’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Friday, April 3 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
Free 'No Other Choice' Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Free and open to all! Join us at PROXY for a surreal employment comedy in No Other Choice! After his abrupt layoff from the paper company he served for 25 years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. ...

Tuesday, April 7

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, April 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

Thursday, April 9

Film: “A Quiet Passion” (SF Main Library)
Thursday, April 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:35 pm | Cost: FREE | Koret Auditorium
Film: “A Quiet Passion” (SF Main Library)
In honor of National Poetry Month we screen A Quiet Passion, the acclaimed biographical film about the American poet Emily Dickinson. A Quiet Passion presents the story of American poet Emily Dickinson, from her early days as a young schoolgirl to her later years as ...

Friday, April 10

FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Friday, April 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $34.67*
*Friday tickets start at $34.67 ($28 + fees). All other dates higher
| San Jose McEnery Convention Center
FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Step into a universe where pop culture comes alive! From the moment you walk through the doors of the San Jose Convention Center, APRIL 10 – 12, 2026, you’ll be immersed in a world built for fans, by fans. This year’s FandomCon is set to be bigger, bolder, and ...
Free ‘Sentimental Value’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Friday, April 10 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
Free 'Sentimental Value' Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Free and open to all! Join us at PROXY for an exploration of stardom, family, and forgiveness in Sentimental Value! Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers Nora, a stage actress, the main role in what he hopes ...

Monday, April 13

Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, April 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, April 14

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, April 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

Wednesday, April 15

North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Wednesday, April 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring Friends and Family to Support the Gallery !
| Live Worms Gallery
North Beach Noir: Free "Renegade Cinema" Night of SF Films (2026)

We are a group of cinephiles passionate about sharing films that are deeply connected to North Beach, San Francisco, and the city’s rich filmmaking history. Our focus is on films relevant to North Beach, as well as showcasing works from local San Francisco filmmakers. We host monthly screenings every ...Monthly

Friday, April 17

Free ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
Free 'Little Amélie or the Character of Rain' Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Free and open to all! Join us at PROXY to see the wonder and beauty of life through a child’s eyes in Little Amélie or the Character of Rain! The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense ...

Tuesday, April 21

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, April 21 – 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

Thursday, April 23

Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026 (Concord)
Thursday, April 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| Solano 2 Drive-In
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026 (Concord)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm. ...

Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026 (San Jose)
Thursday, April 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| Capitol 6 Drive-In (San Jose)
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026 (San Jose)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm. ...

Friday, April 24

Free ‘Arco’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
Free 'Arco' Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Free and open to all! Join us at PROXY for a thrilling time travel adventure in Arco! A magical and beautifully animated journey through time, Arco is a dazzling adventure about a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future who accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and ...

Tuesday, April 28

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, April 28 – 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 11

Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, May 11 – 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

Wednesday, May 20

North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Wednesday, May 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring Friends and Family to Support the Gallery !
| Live Worms Gallery
North Beach Noir: Free "Renegade Cinema" Night of SF Films (2026)

We are a group of cinephiles passionate about sharing films that are deeply connected to North Beach, San Francisco, and the city’s rich filmmaking history. Our focus is on films relevant to North Beach, as well as showcasing works from local San Francisco filmmakers. We host monthly screenings every ...Monthly

Monday, June 8

Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, June 8 – 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 12

“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026
Friday, June 12 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission Dolores Park
"Sundown Cinema" SF's Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026

San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October. After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is ...

Sunday, July 19

Sugartown Festival 2026
Sunday, July 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission Is Free
| 850 pomona St Crockett Ca 94525
Sugartown Festival 2026
Get ready to dance, eat, and soak up the vibes at Sugartown Festival 2026—fun’s just around the corner! Sugartown Festival 2026 18th Annual Community Celebration Welcome to Sugartown Festival 2026 — where music, community, and summer energy come together in unforgettable style. ...

Friday, July 24

“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026
Friday, July 24 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio Civil War Parade Grounds
"Sundown Cinema" SF's Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026

San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October. After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is ...

Friday, August 21

“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026
Friday, August 21 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
"Sundown Cinema" SF's Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026

San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October. After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is ...

Friday, September 25

“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026
Friday, September 25 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
"Sundown Cinema" SF's Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026

San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October. After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is ...

Friday, October 16

“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026
Friday, October 16 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Crane Cove Park
"Sundown Cinema" SF's Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026

San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October. After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is ...