Wednesday, February 20
Oscar Nominees Movie Catch Up Week “The Favourite” | Castro
Check out some of this year’s Oscar-nominated movies at Finn Town during happy hour. Come join the plush theater and catch up on some of this year’s nominees with happy hour drink and food specials. Various bites and regular dinner menu available as well. Editor’s note ...
Free Monster Movie Night ” The Blob” | Magnolia Brewing
Beware of the Monsters. Join us on February 20th for a special showing of The Blob. Grab a bite to eat, order a few beers and lay back and enjoy the movie from our bleachers.
Remember, you’re always safer in numbers so bring your friends.
Free Sneak Preview Movie: “Fighting With My Family” | AMC Metreon 16 (SF)
Attend an exclusive free sneak preview advanced screening of “Fighting With My Family,” an upcoming biographical sports comedy-drama produced by Dwayne Johnson who also appears in the film.
>> EVENT FULL: Unfortunately, they have reached the RSVP limit and the guestlist is now closed.
Free Film Screening: Fighting With My Family
February 20, ...
Thursday, February 21
Oscar Nominees Movie Catch Up Week “A Star is Born” | Castro
Check out some of this year’s Oscar-nominated movies at Finn Town during happy hour. Come join the plush theater and catch up on some of this year’s nominees with happy hour drink and food specials. Various bites and regular dinner menu available as well. Editor’s note ...
Friday, February 22
Free Talk: Alcatraz in Hollywood Movies | JCCSF
Learn how the Bay Area’s beloved prison and sightseeing destination has been portrayed on screen with author Jim Van Buskirk.
Alcatraz opened as a federal prison in 1934, kicking off its career in the movies. From Alcatraz Island to Birdman of Alcatraz, Hollywood has depicted life ...
“But I Love the Zine!” Doc Screening & Panel Discussion | Oakland
Friday, February 22 6:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Classic Cars West
This video reveals the resurgent San Francisco Bay Area culture of zines – artistic publications that are self-made, accessible, intentionally tactile and NOT the Internet. Meet remarkable zine authors in their studios, a major art museum curator, and avid zine festival goers and promoters. Fiona ...
Saturday, February 23
Free Family Movie Night: “The Lego Movie” | SF
Come and enjoy a free movie night on us with the family. There will be snacks and drinks for everyone. This will be a lights on event.
The Lego Movie
Street parking only
Restrooms
Nursing mother’s room
Nursery (ages 3 and under) changing table
Sunday, February 24
2019 Novela Oscars Party: Costumes & Popcorn | SF
Come to Novela to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night full of glitz, glamour and selfies on two large projection screens and five HD flat panels at 3:30 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2019.
Free, but an RSVP is required.
Come dressed as your favorite character or in your finest night ...
Funcheap’s 2019 Oscars Party: Oscar Bingo & Bottomless Champagne | SoMa
Join us at SoMa StrEat Food Park for Funcheap’s 2019 Oscars Party. Enjoya free viewing of the Awards show, bottomless mimosas & bottomless champagne, and several of SF’s tastiest food trucks.
We’ll have the TVs tuned to the pre-show red carpet walk, so you can make catty comments at ...
Academy Awards Viewing Party: Oscars Trivia & Ballot Game | The Knockout
Sunday, February 24 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Knockout
Who will be hosting this year’s Oscars? Nobody knows. Will Kevin Hart return? Will there be no hosts at all? Maybe it’s YOU?
This year the Oscars turns 91. Join in at the Knockout and watch the show in HD on their big screen. KJ Omar ...
2019 Oscar Party with All-You-Can-Drink Champagne | SoMa
Join at SoMa StrEat Food Park for Funcheap’s 2019 Oscars Party. Enjoy Oscars Bingo, Bottomless mimosas & bottomless champage, and several of SF’s tastiest food trucks.
Get $28 Bottomless Champagne & Champagne Cocktails – Admission is free
There will also have:
A selfie-station photo booth for striking your best blue steel ...
Oscar Party 2019: Academy Awards Live | Balboa Theater
Once again, the Balboa Theatre celebrates the Academy Awards with a live broadcast on the big screen.
Host comedian Irene Tu will be entertaining everyone during the commercial breaks.
Irene Tu is a Chicago-born, San Francisco-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. In 2017, the San Francisco Chronicle singled ...
’90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist.
Sunday, February 24 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Knockout
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, February 26
Green Film Fest Presents: Best of the Fest Screening & Mixer | SF
Join for the Spring Fundraiser, a lively outdoor screening shorts showcase of some of our 2018 Festival short film favorites and top award winners! Your support helps us to maintain the momentum of the green movement and continue bringing stories that spark green ideas and ...
Thursday, February 28
Free Frameline Encore: “When The Beat Drops” Film + Q&A | SF
Thursday, February 28 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bayview Opera House
When the Beat Drops features a documentary debut by famed choreographer Jamal Sims, whose credits include RuPaul’s Drag Race, So You Think You Can Dance, and Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour – the origins and evolution of bucking are explored, as ...
Saturday, March 2
Special 20th Anniversary Screening & Discussion: “The Fillmore” | SF
Saturday, March 2 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Western Addition Branch Library
The Fillmore (1999), an Emmy-winning PBS documentary, tells the dramatic story — the rise and fall (and rise again?) of San Francisco’s premier Black community, as it faced urban renewal.
The film chronicles neighborhood history, including the 1906 earthquake, the World War II removal of Japanese ...
Thursday, March 7
New Filmmakers Open Screening | Mission Dist.
Thursday, March 7 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Artists' Television Access
The Bay Area’s only Open Screening for up and coming filmmakers takes place on the first Thursday of each month at Artists’ Television Access in the Mission. Come enjoy a supportive community of filmmakers and see your work on the big screen. Feel free to ...Monthly
Friday, March 8
San José Neighbor Nights: Free Activities Every Second Friday | 2018
Friday, March 8 6:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | All over San Jose
The City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services invites you to the first San José Neighbor Nights. The event will take place every second Friday of the month at community centers throughout the entire city of San José. SJ Neighbor Nights ...Monthly
Sunday, March 10
Shapeshifters Cinema: Experimental Film & Music | Oakland
Sunday, March 10 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Temescal Art Center
Shapeshifters Cinema is a monthly series featuring experimental filmmakers and video artists presenting moving image work live with accompaniment from musicians and sound artists. Shapeshifters takes place the second Sunday of every month, from 8 to 9 pm (unless otherwise noted) at Temescal Art Center ...Monthly
Monday, March 11
Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, March 11 6:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Knockout
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
Thursday, March 14
Free Movie Night | Orinda Theatre
Thursday, March 14 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Orinda Theatre
The Orinda Theatre hosts a free movie night at 6:30 pm on every second Thursday of the month. Every month showcases a new interesting classic title and sometimes you can catch special guest appearances by actors and film makers. Bring some cash for popcorn and enjoy the show. ...Monthly
Thursday, March 21
Diversity Film Series: “The Pushouts” | Piedmont
Thursday, March 21 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ellen Driscoll Playhouse
“The way we label people determines how we treat them”, says Victor Rios, former West-Oakland gang member turned professor. He’s mentoring students of color who get “pushed out” of high school, to help them stay in.
Friday, March 22
“Noir & Noirs” Classic Film Night | Albany
The City of Albany, Albany Library and the Albany FilmFest present a night of crime, drama, fast-talking detectives and pinot noir. Join the classic film noir Double Indemnity (1 hr 47 min/NR/1944), the story of an insurance salesman who gets roped into a murderous scheme ...
Sunday, March 24
Diversity Film Series: “The Pushouts” | Oakland
Sunday, March 24 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | The New Parkway
“The way we label people determines how we treat them”, says Victor Rios, former West-Oakland gang member turned professor. He’s mentoring students of color who get “pushed out” of high school, to help them stay in.
’90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist.
Sunday, March 24 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Knockout
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
Thursday, April 4
New Filmmakers Open Screening | Mission Dist.
Thursday, April 4 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Artists' Television Access
The Bay Area’s only Open Screening for up and coming filmmakers takes place on the first Thursday of each month at Artists’ Television Access in the Mission. Come enjoy a supportive community of filmmakers and see your work on the big screen. Feel free to ...Monthly
Monday, April 8
Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, April 8 6:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Knockout
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, April 12
San José Neighbor Nights: Free Activities Every Second Friday | 2018
Friday, April 12 6:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | All over San Jose
The City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services invites you to the first San José Neighbor Nights. The event will take place every second Friday of the month at community centers throughout the entire city of San José. SJ Neighbor Nights ...Monthly
Sunday, April 14
Shapeshifters Cinema: Experimental Film & Music | Oakland
Sunday, April 14 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Temescal Art Center
Shapeshifters Cinema is a monthly series featuring experimental filmmakers and video artists presenting moving image work live with accompaniment from musicians and sound artists. Shapeshifters takes place the second Sunday of every month, from 8 to 9 pm (unless otherwise noted) at Temescal Art Center ...Monthly
Sunday, April 28
’90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist.
Sunday, April 28 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Knockout
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