Friday, July 10
“West Side Story” Film Concert with Live Orchestra (July 9-10)
Lights, camera, music! This summer, experience the magic of West Side Story like never before as the San Francisco Symphony performs Leonard Bernstein’s score to the 1961 film live to picture. Hailed as one of the greatest American musicals of all time, West Side Story fills Davies Symphony Hall ...
Free Summer Sci-Fi Movie Series (SF)
We’re celebrating summer with a free sci-fi themed movie series. Each Friday in July we’ll be showing a movie at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No purchase required, but space is limited. If you want guaranteed seating, ...Every Friday
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)
Bring the entire family for these feature films playing all summer in parks around the district. Put together your movie setup with a picnic dinner, low-back small chairs and/or blankets and flashlight (keep them low, please). Zootopia 2 (PG)Friday, June 5, 7:00 pm Unity Park, ...Monthly
Paramount Movie Classics Presents: Mrs. Doubtfire (Oakland)
1993 | Rated PG-13 | 2 hr 5m
Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan
Directed By: Chris Columbus
After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife.
Return to Hollywood’s Golden Era ...
Sunday, July 12
Final Villa Chaos: Love Island USA Season Finale Watch Party (SF)
One couple wins it all.
One last recoupling.
One final round of villa chaos.
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Monday, July 13
Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, July 13 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 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
Tuesday, July 14
$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, July 15
Wood Street: Oakland Unhoused Documentary + Q&A (Grand Lake Theater)
Join members of the Wood Street community and the film team for a screening of the feature documentary ‘Wood Street,’ followed by a Q&A. The film follows members of Oakland’s largest unhoused encampment as they organize to fight the city against eviction from their long ...
Thursday, July 16
Free Film: “How to Power a City” Clean Energy Stories (SF Public Library)
Thursday, July 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:03 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room (lower level)
How to Power a City explores the front lines of the clean energy revolution. From solar adopters to hurricane survival and communities fighting to keep the lights on, this documentary showcases a diverse group of people leading the way to our nation’s clean energy future. It is the ...
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday
Friday, July 17
Summer Sing-A-Long: 1776
Join us July 17 at 6 PM, for a rousing sing-a-long of 1776! Come in costume and brush off your revolutionary trivia for a fun and interactive evening—natural-Lee!
Lyrics on screen, voices encouraged. Whether you think the national bird should be the eagle, the dove, or…the ...
100 Years of Black Cinema: Ashley Clark Book Signing + Film (SF)
Friday, July 17 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: $15 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Explore 100 years of Black cinema with “The World of Black Film: A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films” author Ashley Clark and “Compensation” director Zeinabu irene Davis.
Join us for a book signing with Clark at 6pm then watch a screening of “Compensation” followed ...
Free Summer Sci-Fi Movie Series (SF)
We’re celebrating summer with a free sci-fi themed movie series. Each Friday in July we’ll be showing a movie at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No purchase required, but space is limited. If you want guaranteed seating, ...Every Friday
Vintage Movie Night: Silent “Mark of Zorro” (Oakland)
1920 | Rated NA | 1 hr 19m
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte, Noah Beery
Directed By: Fred Niblo
A black & white silent film with live music accompaniment by Mark Herman. A seemingly idiotic fop is really the courageous vigilante Zorro, who seeks to protect ...
Sunday, July 19
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.
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“Movies, Music & Mai Tais” Historical Walking Tour (Berkeley)
Sunday, July 19 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Meet on the sidewalk in front of Caffè Chiave
Did you know that the Southwest Berkeley area has been a hotbed of innovation in music, movies & cocktails over the past 80 years?
Let’s relive some of the coolest moments together.
Discover how the miniature world from Honey, I Shrink the Kids was built in a warehouse on ...
Tuesday, July 21
$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, July 23
Punching the World
Thursday, July 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Goethe-Institut San Francisco
Overview
Experience Constanze Klaue’s powerful 2025 feature debut, Punching the World (Mit der Faust in die Welt schlagen), hosted by the Goethe-Inst
About the Film
Around the turn of the millennium, deep in the East German provinces, brothers Philipp (age 12) and Tobias (9) spend their youth. Their ...
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday
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
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 ...
Free Summer Sci-Fi Movie Series (SF)
We’re celebrating summer with a free sci-fi themed movie series. Each Friday in July we’ll be showing a movie at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No purchase required, but space is limited. If you want guaranteed seating, ...Every Friday
Paramount Movie Classics: “The Maltese Falcon” 35mm + Organ Concert (Oakland)
1940 | Rated NA | 1 hr 40m
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George
Directed By: John Huston
A private detective is swept up in the hunt for a priceless statuette after his partner is murdered in a seemingly ordinary tailing job.
Return to Hollywood’s Golden Era in ...
Saturday, July 25
Union Square’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “The Princess Diaries” (July 2026)
Saturday, July 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Union Square’s free summer outdoor movie series returns for a second season this summer with five nights of films, pre-show entertainment, and downtown movie nights under the stars. All screenings are free and take place in Union Square Plaza. Movies begin at sunset, with pre-show activities taking ...
Free Musical Screening: ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ w/Vegan Treats (Millbrae)
Saturday, July 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Capuchino Performing Arts Center
‘Loving the Silent Tears’, created by 2-time Oscar-winning composer Al Kasha, tells a story about humanity’s search for inner peace.”
We are delighted to present ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ musical screening event at Capuchino performing arts center (336398 Millwood Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030).
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Epic Musical Screening: ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ by Al Kasha (Millbrae)
Saturday, July 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Capuchino Performing Arts Center
‘Loving the Silent Tears’, created by 2-time Oscar-winning composer Al Kasha, tells a story about humanity’s search for inner peace.”
We are delighted to present ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ musical screening event at Capuchino performing arts center (336398 Millwood Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030).
Loving the Silent Tears ...
Matilda on the Big Screen w/ Live Orchestra (SF)
Hosted and narrated live by director and star Danny DeVito, the beloved modern fairytale Matilda comes to life on the big screen as composer David Newman conducts his enchanting score live-to-picture! Based on the book by Roald Dahl, Matilda tells the larger-than-life story of a little girl gifted with ...
Sunday, July 26
2026 Climate Doc Screening: “A Radical Thread” w/ Director Q&A (SF)
Sunday, July 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room (lower level)
In this soulful, gorgeous new documentary by Jeanne C. Finley, a back-to-the-land community fights off corporate Goliaths intent on environmental devastation while using the same collective ethos to stitch an 83-foot tapestry that visualizes their story.
Set against the dramatic scars of 19th century hydraulic gold mining, A Radical Thread follows a ...
Rare Q&A w/ Film Critic Joseph McBride: Hollywood Icons Discussed (SF)
Sunday, July 26 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 3:45 pm |
Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Valley Branch Library
Discover the rich history of classic Hollywood cinema and the remarkable career of film historian Joseph McBride, as he discusses his most recent books — a career memoir and his newly republished first book — in this rare presentation.
Film critic and historian Joseph McBride will ...
Matilda on the Big Screen w/ Live Orchestra (SF)
Hosted and narrated live by director and star Danny DeVito, the beloved modern fairytale Matilda comes to life on the big screen as composer David Newman conducts his enchanting score live-to-picture! Based on the book by Roald Dahl, Matilda tells the larger-than-life story of a little girl gifted with ...
Tuesday, July 28
$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, July 30
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday
Friday, July 31
“Blush” San Francisco Porn Film Festival (Roxie Theater)
The BLUSH San Francisco PornFilmFestival is a celebration of the Bay Area’s adult film history and a look forward to the innovations of today’s erotic moviemakers. The series of expertly curated programs showcase adult films that push the genre, with a focus on experimental arthouse, ...
Free Summer Sci-Fi Movie Series (SF)
We’re celebrating summer with a free sci-fi themed movie series. Each Friday in July we’ll be showing a movie at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No purchase required, but space is limited. If you want guaranteed seating, ...Every Friday
Solidarity Cinema Launch: Radical Short Films w/ KALW (SF)
Join KALW for an evening of short cinema by leftist, Black, Indigenous, feminist, queer, and radical filmmakers.
Join us for the inaugural edition of Solidarity Cinema, a new monthly film series at KALW Public Media. Tickets are available on a sliding scale of $5–$25 (NOTAFLOF), with ...
Saturday, August 1
Free World Premiere: “Transmutation” Film + Live Artist Talk (Herbst Theatre)
You’re invited to join the world premiere of the film, Transmutation, exploring the life and work of master metalworker and internationally acclaimed artist Hans Casanova.
Celebrating 20 years in jewelry artistry, this film unravels Casanova’s creative mind, bringing us on a journey through the decades of practice, ...
Tuesday, August 4
$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, August 6
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Thursday, August 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Goethe-Institut San Francisco
This week marks the 50th anniversary of Fritz Lang’s death (August 2, 1976). We screen this film in honor of one of German cinema’s most visionary directors — a master of suspense whose influence echoes from film noir to modern blockbusters.
About the Film
Madman? Monster? Murderer? ...
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday
Monday, August 10
Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, August 10 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 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
Tuesday, August 11
$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, August 13
Free Movie Night: Bestseller Adaptation “Oh, This Unspeakable Void” (SF)
Thursday, August 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Goethe-Institut San Francisco
About the Film
At 20, Joachim is unexpectedly accepted into a top Munich acting school and moves in with his eccentric, hard-drinking grandparents, Inge and Hermann. Between the bizarre challenges of acting school and their alcohol-fueled rituals, he searches for his place in the world — ...
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday
Friday, August 14
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)
Bring the entire family for these feature films playing all summer in parks around the district. Put together your movie setup with a picnic dinner, low-back small chairs and/or blankets and flashlight (keep them low, please). Zootopia 2 (PG)Friday, June 5, 7:00 pm Unity Park, ...Monthly
Sunday, August 16
San Francisco Rising Q&A with the Director (Main Library)
Sunday, August 16 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Koret Auditorium
Watch San Francisco Rising, a documentary film that follows a year in the life of San Francisco in 2024 as it attempts to find its footing after an era of turmoil and tough headlines. Told through the voices of everyday residents; a homeless advocate, a ...
Thursday, August 20
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday
Friday, August 21
“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026
Friday, August 21 – 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Marina Green
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 ...
Saturday, August 29
Union Square’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” (Aug. 2026)
Saturday, August 29 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Union Square’s free summer outdoor movie series returns for a second season this summer with five nights of films, pre-show entertainment, and downtown movie nights under the stars. All screenings are free and take place in Union Square Plaza. Movies begin at sunset, with pre-show activities taking ...
Friday, September 11
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)
Bring the entire family for these feature films playing all summer in parks around the district. Put together your movie setup with a picnic dinner, low-back small chairs and/or blankets and flashlight (keep them low, please). Zootopia 2 (PG)Friday, June 5, 7:00 pm Unity Park, ...Monthly
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
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 ...
Saturday, September 26
Union Square’s Cinema Under the Stars: “The Conversation”
Saturday, September 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Union Square’s free summer outdoor movie series returns for a second season this summer with five nights of films, pre-show entertainment, and downtown movie nights under the stars. All screenings are free and take place in Union Square Plaza. Movies begin at sunset, with pre-show activities taking ...
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
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 ...
