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Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema – Under The Stars at Precita Park / Free Outdoor Film Screening

Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE

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Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema

Saturday, Sept. 12, 6–9:30 pm
Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema Season #23: Under the Stars at Precita Park

Under the Stars is the annual Bernal Heights tradition of enjoying local films in an outdoor cinema with family, friends, and community partners. All are invited to bring picnics, blankets and beach chairs.

Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema returns this September for Season #23, offering free public screenings of local independent films in parks, cafés, studios, galleries, and other cherished public spaces.

All events are free & open to the public.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, In Person, Movies, Outdoors, Walks & Tours

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