Saturday, Feb. 13, 1, 2, and 3 p.m. The Exploratorium Infatuation and its aftermath are explored on the big screen with family-friendly animations and short films. Free with museum... Read More
Thu.–Sun., Nov. 5–8 Vogue Theatre (3290 Sacramento St.) The debut of this new festival devoted to the year’s most important documentaries will include films exploring the... Read More
Daily, Nov. 6–13, 7 p.m. AMC Metreon (135 Fourth St.) As the nation’s oldest and most prestigious venue for American Indian film arts and entertainment, this festival draws... Read More
Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St.) Eisenberg will soon be seen portraying villain Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman, but the actor known for The Social Netwo... Read More
Monday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) The former world chess champion and current chairman of the Human Rights Foundation has been a vocal and high profil... Read More
Thursday, Nov. 19 Roxie Theater This quirky festival is a competitive showing of aerial cinema created from the perspective of flying camera robots. The films will be shown, follow... Read More
Daily, Oct. 15–25 Various Bay Area venues UNAFF celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with human rights, the environment, protection of refugees, famine... Read More
Thu.–Sat., Oct.15–17 Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) Variety is the rule at this collection of films from a number of nations, on a range of topics, in many styles. The only thin... Read More
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St.) The former chairman comes to town to talk with Sir Michael Moritz about the behind-the-scenes decision-making and drama... Read More
Daily, Oct. 8–18 Various North Bay venues Internationally recognized for showcasing the best in independent and world cinema, this festival draws thousands of attendees for films... Read More
Thu.–Sun., Oct. 8–11 Brava Theater (2781 24 St.) The fifth annual event organized to present and support dance-based films. $13–$15 individual tickets, $100–$250 festival p... Read More
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St.) One the most acclaimed architects of our time known for his use of bold, postmodern shapes and uncommon materials talks wi... Read More
Various Bay Area venues The Arab Film Festival is considered one of the most important showcases of Arab cinema outside the Arab world. Catch the best contemporary films that provi... Read More
The Independent (628 Divisadero St.) Austin’s own indie-pop rockers perform their joyful blend of pop, gypsy and folk. $18–$20, 415-771-1421, theindependentsf.com ... Read More
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. The Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St.) President Obama’s CTO/Bay Area native Smith will talk with Khan Academy’s Sal Khan about national priorit... Read More