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Saturday, January 17

B. Monét Masterclass: Black Film as Protest (SF)
Saturday, January 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $18*
*18 online 20 at the door
| BlackMaria Microcinema
B. Monét Masterclass: Black Film as Protest (SF)
Black Film as Protest: B. Monét ​MASTERCLASS Gather in a sacred space for conversation, reflection, and movement. This is a curated circle where we explore the journey to self-love, the power of personal reflection, and the legacy we are building—within and around us. Through guided dialogue, intuitive ...

Tuesday, January 20

North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Tuesday, January 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

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, January 20 – 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, January 21

Internet Archive’s Virtual Public Domain Day 2026 (SF)
Wednesday, January 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Virtual Event
Internet Archive's Virtual Public Domain Day 2026 (SF)
The Case of the Disappearing Copyright: Virtual Public Domain Day 2026! On January 1, 2026, creative works from 1930 and sound recordings from 1925 enter the public domain. Celebrate with us online January 21! This year we are hosting two ways to celebrate the public domain: A virtual ...
Internet Archive’s Public Domain Film Remix & Party (2026)
Wednesday, January 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 General Admission
| Internet Archive
Internet Archive's Public Domain Film Remix & Party (2026)
2026 Public Domain Film Remix Contest Screening & Party! Join us for a red-carpet screening of Public Domain Day remixes inspired by films, books & other creative works in the public domain. This year we are hosting two ways to celebrate the public domain: A virtual celebration on ...

Tuesday, January 27

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, January 27 – 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

Tuesday, February 3

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, February 3 – 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, February 6

SF Symphony “SoundBox” Concert with Alexi Kenney (Feb. 6-7)
Friday, February 6 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $80*
*Starts at $80 while supplies last
| Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony "SoundBox" Concert with Alexi Kenney (Feb. 6-7)

Expect the Unexpected: Step into adventure as the Symphony brings extraordinary, multisensory experiences to the underground club atmosphere of the SoundBox space. SoundBox: Alexi Kenney Friday & Saturday, February 6-7, 2025 | 8:30p Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. SF Get Tickets – Starts at ...

Saturday, February 7

SF Symphony “SoundBox” Concert with Alexi Kenney (Feb. 6-7)
Saturday, February 7 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $80*
*Starts at $80 while supplies last
| Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony "SoundBox" Concert with Alexi Kenney (Feb. 6-7)

Expect the Unexpected: Step into adventure as the Symphony brings extraordinary, multisensory experiences to the underground club atmosphere of the SoundBox space. SoundBox: Alexi Kenney Friday & Saturday, February 6-7, 2025 | 8:30p Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. SF Get Tickets – Starts at ...

Monday, February 9

Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, February 9 – 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, February 10

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, February 10 – 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

Tuesday, February 17

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, February 17 – 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, February 18

North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Wednesday, February 18 – 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, February 20

Free Film Screening: Bluff City Chinese
Friday, February 20 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-bluff-city-chinese-tickets-1980527321533?aff=oddtdtcreator
| CCSF Chinatown/North Beach
Free Film Screening: Bluff City Chinese
This powerful documentary follows the intertwined journeys of two Chinese American storytellers from different generations in Tennessee. Join CHSA for a special screening of Bluff City Chinese, a documentary directed by Thandi Cai chronicling the overlooked history and living legacy of Chinese communities in Memphis, Tennessee. Through archival research, ...

Monday, March 9

Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, March 9 – 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, March 18

North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Wednesday, March 18 – 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 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 ...

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

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

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