26th Annual S.F. Independent Film Festival

Daily, Feb. 8–18 Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) & virtual Feast on the best independent, alternative, and subversive cinema from around the world. This year’s festival featu... Read More

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Broadway S.F. | Unscripted: Fran Leibowitz

Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. Curran Theater Fans of Martin Scorsese’s Emmy-nominated series Pretend It’s a City won’t want to miss humorist-social commentator-cultural satiri... Read More

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David Brooks in Conversation with Steven Winn

By Mark Stefanos

Saturday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Sydney Goldstein Theater & livestream The New York Times opinion columnist and PBS contributor brings keen observations to politics, education, for... Read More

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48th Annual American Indian Film Festival

By Mark Stefanos

Daily, Nov. 3–11 Various Bay Area venues This festival is focused on fostering an understanding and appreciation of the culture, traditions, and issues of contemporary American I... Read More

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Empty Spaces and Hybrid Places: Pandemic’s Lasting Impact on Real Estate

Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) & livestream This presentation features the results of the McKinsey Global Institute’s report, and its direct... Read More

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46th Mill Valley Film Festival

Daily, Oct. 5–15 Multiple Bay Area venues & livestream A variety of independent and international films will be screened at this prestigious festival. Visit website for ticke... Read More

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Museo Italo Americano | The Eurydice Problem

Thursday, Sept. 14, 6–7 p.m. Online Join Professor Alexandra Amati as she examines the differences in men’s and women’s music since the birth of the opera genre, as well as t... Read More

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16th Annual Iranian Film Festival

Sat.–Sun., Sept. 16–17 On demand The festival features 50 films from around the world ranging from documentaries, fiction, shorts, and animation to music video. $14–$130, 415... Read More

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‘The Muralists’ Beautiful Pain’

Friday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. Presidio Theatre (99 Moraga Ave., the Presidio) Dedicated to the Ohlone Family of Tribes who were the first inhabitants of the S.F. Bay Area, this film i... Read More

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Classic 1960s Rock Posters

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1 p.m. Jewish Community Center of S.F. (3200 California St.) Travel back in time and rediscover the highly original posters that publicized the innovative music a... Read More

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Michael Waldman: How the Supreme Court Divided America

Tuesday, July 11, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, weakened gun restrictions and dramaticall... Read More

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26th S.F. Silent Film Fest

Daily, July 12–16 Castro Theatre With over 20 films over five days shown with live musical accompaniment from Laurel and Hardy to horror comedy, this festival has something for e... Read More

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17th Annual S.F. Frozen Film Festival

Wed.–Sun., July 12–16 The Cut Outdoor Theater (250 Main St.) Taking its name from the city’s chilly summers, MovieMaker magazine named this festival one of the top 25 coolest... Read More

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43rd Annual S.F. Jewish Film Festival

Daily, July 20–Aug. 6 Castro Theatre, Vogue Theater, & Landmark’s Piedmont Theater The largest and longest-running festival of its kind presents films, events, and conversa... Read More

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I Hear a Butterfly

Sunday, June 25, 12:30, 2, & 4 p.m. This new short film shares vibrant stories of migration and resilience, and features Asian refugees and immigrant community members. $10, 41... Read More

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