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Movies at Mechanics’

Friday, September 4, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Members and Non-Member tickets
Mechanics’ Institute | 57 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94104
San Francisco

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Movies at Mechanics’ has welcomed film enthusiasts for classic cinema screenings and salons on Friday evenings for over 20 years. Join us for fresh popcorn, lively discourse, and your favorite films the first three Fridays of the month. This September is Hollywood on Hollywood month!

 

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Cost: $5*
*Members and Non-Member tickets
Categories: Community, In Person, Movies
Address: 57 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94104

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