African Diaspora Film Club: The Neutral Ground

Sunday, July 18, 5–6 p.m. Live stream This film documents the New Orleans City Council’s vote to remove four confederate monuments, which is subsequently halted by death threat... Read More

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Fort Mason Flix

Most days through June 25, Fort Mason Center Your last chance (really) to experience this wildly popular drive-in movie event featuring all movie genres. Visit website for lineup.... Read More

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A Conversation with Jake Tapper

Thursday, June 10, 5 p.m. Live stream CNN’s Jake Tapper is one of the most respected people in news today. In his new novel The Devil May Dance, Tapper takes you into the world o... Read More

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Fort Mason Flix

Tuesday–Sunday through May 16 Fort Mason Center This wildly popular drive-in movie event concludes this month with Toy Story 4, Trainspotting, Maleficent, and many more. $49/car... Read More

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Takeout Tuesdays: Lunchtime Conversations About Art

Tuesday, May 4, noon Live Stream What can you learn about a court lady from the Tang dynasty (618–907) from a 1994 painting by a Chinese artist who was inspired by a 13th-century... Read More

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Stacey Abrams

Thursday, May 13, 6 p.m. Live Stream Hear the woman credited for turning Georgia blue — who is also the author of the legal-thriller novel While Justice Sleeps (release date May ... Read More

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Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

Sunday, May 2, 1 p.m. Live Stream Join KQED Newsroom’s Priya David Clemens for a conversation with Tan about her literary career and her influence on Asian American representatio... Read More

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SFPL | Homelessness and Sexual Violence Panel Discussion

Friday, April 2, noon–1:15 p.m. Livestream In recognition that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, join this panel discussion of sexual assault survivors and advocates on th... Read More

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18th Annual International Ocean Film Festival

Daily, April 15–May 2 Livestream View all things aquatic in the film fest screening a record 80-plus films from 17 countries including 10 premieres, and nine award winners. Then... Read More

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Fort Mason Flix

Tuesday–Sunday through March 14 Fort Mason Center This wildly popular drive-in movie event concludes this month with Finding Dory, Selena, Blade Runner, Parasite, and many more.... Read More

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Commonwealth Club: Don Lemon

Friday, March 19, noon Livestream In conversation with Valerie Jarrett, former senior adviser to President Obama, CNN anchor Don Lemon discusses his new book, This is the Fire: Wha... Read More

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Fort Mason Flix Drive-in Movie Festival

Tue.–Sun. through Dec. 31, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. 2 Marina Blvd. Don’t miss your last chance to view family favorites, classics, and arthouse cinema as this popular festival concl... Read More

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Jewish Community Center | Peter Frampton

Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. Livestream Join the Bookfest in Your Living Room series for an author talk and Q. and A. as Frampton discuss his memoir, Do You Feel Like I Do?, named afte... Read More

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S.F. Brewing Co. | ‘Elf’

Thursday, Dec. 17, 5:15–7:15 p.m. 3150 Polk Street. This socially distanced screening of the holiday favorite starring Will Farrell includes snacks, pizza, hot drinks, snacks and... Read More

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Fort Mason Flix Drive-in Movie Festival

Most days through Nov. 15, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. 2 Marina Blvd. Don’t miss your last chance to view family favorites, classics, and arthouse cinema as this popular festival conclud... Read More

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