S.F. Bulgarian Film Festival

Sat–Sun, Mar 9–10 Brava Theater Center (2781 24th St.) Catch six Bulgarian films (including several making their West Coast debut) at this inaugural film fest. The line... Read More

Film & Lectures

Women’s Work: Films for Women’s History Month

Thu, Mar 7, 14, 21, & 28; noon Koret Auditorium, Main Library Scheduled screenings are The Help, Coal Miner’s Daughter, Songcatcher, and Erin Brockovich. Free, 415-557-44... Read More

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Twitter CEO Dick Costolo

Thu, Mar 7, 6:30 p.m. Commonwealth Club (595 Market St.) The City’s economy is experiencing a boom led by the influx and success of social media companies. Come meet the head... Read More

Film & Lectures

Madeleine Albright

Friday, Feb. 22, noon Fairmont Hotel, Grand Ballroom (950 Mason St.) The former secretary of state reflects on the lessons she learned growing up in Czechoslovakia under Nazi occup... Read More

Film & Lectures

Black History Film Showcase

Sunday Feb. 10, 1–4 p.m. Main Library, Koret Auditorium This daylong collection of films honors Black History Month, with dialogue and discussion to follow. Free, 415-557-440... Read More

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Dave Berry

Friday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. Jewish Community Center (3200 California St.) Humor columnist Dave Barry’s work has appeared in more than 500 newspapers, and of the 30 books he has wr... Read More

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All Indians Do Not Live in Teepees (or Casinos)

Thursday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m. S.F. Main Library Author Cathy Robbins talks about her new book on contemporary American Indian life. Her book introduces vibrant artists, imaginative ... Read More

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Mondo Lux

Saturday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m. Pacific Film Archive Theater (2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley) Recover from the loud holiday blockbusters by catching this 2011 documentary by Elfi Mikesh on ... Read More

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An Evening of Silent Films with Dorothy Papadakos

Saturday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Grace Cathedral View Battleship Potemkin, considered one of history’s most influential propaganda films and Nosferatu, a chilling and ... Read More

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Open House

Thursday, Jan. 17 & 24 Creative Arts Building, SFSU Learn about the variety of learning opportunities this spring at this information session. OLLI inspires people age 50 and ... Read More

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On Arts 2012-2013

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness Ave.) Writers Dave Eggers and Kevin Powers take the stage for City Arts & Lectures’ On Arts series, in convers... Read More

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On the Road: The Book, the Movie and What Comes Next

Thursday, Jan. 10, 6 p.m. S.F. Main Library, 100 Larkin St. Kerouac’s classic is soon to be released as a new film. Join biographer Gerald Nicosia and a panel discussion that... Read More

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Julian Castro

Monday, Jan. 7, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (595 Market St.) At the Democratic National Convention in September, San Antonio’s young mayor, Julian Castro, gave a spirited ke... Read More

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Between Frames: The Magic Behind Stop Motion Animation

Wed.–Mon. thru April 28, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Walt Disney Family Museum (104 Montgomery St.) Audiences of yesterday fell in love with stop-motion animation thanks to th... Read More

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Annual Holiday Animation Film Festival

Wed–Sun, Dec. 26–30, noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. McBean Theater, Exploratorium This roundup of animated shorts utilizes computers, stop-motion and other animation techni... Read More

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