Donna Brazile: The Hacking of an American Election

Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. Marines Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St.) Join legendary political strategist Donna Brazile, who shepherded the Democrats through one of the most turbul... Read More

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42nd Annual American Indian Film Festival

Daily, Nov. 3–11 Brava Theater Center This festival presents nine days of powerful and moving films. $5–$15 individual programs, $150–$175 festival pass, 415-554-0525, aifisf... Read More

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An Evening with Music Legend Art Garfunkel

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. The Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) Hear Garfunkel share stories of meeting Paul Simon in school, becoming Simon & Garfunkel, and taking the world by... Read More

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‘Kim Swims’

Saturday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m. Sequoia 2 (25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley) Friday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. Rafael 1 (1118 Fourth St., San Rafael) Russian Hill resident Kim Chambers is profile... Read More

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SF Shorts

Thu.–Sat., Oct. 5–7, 7–9 p.m. Sat.–Sun., Oct. 14–15, 7–9:30 p.m. The Roxie (3117 16th St.) Sixteen countries are represented in six programs of mixed-genre short films... Read More

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Robert Thurman: Reflections on Peace and His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Monday, Sept. 11, 12:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Hear the first Westerner to be ordained a Tibetan monk by the Dalai Lama talk about his friend, the 14th Dalai Lam... Read More

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48 Hour Film Project

Fri.–Sun., Aug. 18–20 Various San Francisco venues Teams of filmmakers are given 48 hours to make a short film. The winner competes for a chance to screen at Cannes. $168–$18... Read More

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The Glass Castle

Opens Friday, Aug. 11 Presidio Theater This drama featuring Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, and Naomi Watts focuses on siblings who must learn to take care of themselves as their res... Read More

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Is Sloppy Science Killing Us?

Thursday, July 13, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) NPR correspondent Richard Harris and popular science writer Mary Roach explore the mixed-up ways in which scientif... Read More

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10th Annual S.F. Frozen Film Festival

Fri.–Mon., July 21–23 Roxie Theatre (3117 16th St.) This festival focuses on independent filmmakers, youth, filmmakers of conscience, and artists from underserved communities. ... Read More

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S. F. Jewish Film Festival 36

Daily, July 21–Aug. 7 Castro Theatre & various Bay Area venues This festival features over 100 screenings and other events that celebrate Jewish cinema and explores its fron... Read More

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SF DocFest

Daily through June 15 Various S.F. venues Documentary films are showcased in this annual festival celebrating its 16th year. Film screenings, parties, and even a game of Ferris Bue... Read More

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San Francisco Green Film Festival

Daily, April 20–26 Various Bay Area venues From the Amazon to Standing Rock, from the streets of San Francisco to the fields of Ethiopia, see new stories from around the world. M... Read More

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Week to Week Political Roundtable

Monday, April 10, 5:30–7:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) People are paying attention to politics with a fascination (or dread) like perhaps no other time in the mode... Read More

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Film Stories from Your Dinner Plate

Thursday, March 16, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Filmmakers and representatives from the upcoming S.F. Green Film Festival will discuss stories that shape our eating... Read More

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