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Free SF AIDS Foundation “Milk” Screening + Cleve Jones Q&A (Castro Theater)

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
Castro Theater | 429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA

Free / RSVP

San Francisco AIDS Foundation/Universal Pictures Distribution

San Francisco AIDS Foundation is partnering with local LGBTQIA organizations, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the release of the film “Milk,” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at The Castro Theater.

This free community event will have a fireside chat with Cleve Jones, co-founder of San Francisco AIDS Foundation, creator of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, and author of, “When We Rise: My Life in the Movement.” He is a human rights activist with a history of activism spanning four decades.

Following the discussion will be the screening of the film, “Milk.”

Community partner organizations: Another Planet Entertainment, Frameline, Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza, GLBT Historical Society, Horizons Foundation, LYRIC Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth, Oakland LBGT Center, Openhouse, Shanti Project, SF LGBT Center, Still Here SF and the Queer Cultural Center.

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*
*RSVP required
Categories: *Top Pick*, In Person, LGBTQ+, Movies
Address: 429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA

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