Marcia Gay Harden

Tuesday, May 7, 12 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Ordinary was never in the cards for this Academy award-winning actor. Join Harden for a loving conversation abou... Read More

Film & Lectures

8th Annual Czech That Film 2019

Friday–Sunday, April 5–7, 7 p.m. Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) Showcasing the best of what the current Czech cinema has to offer, this festival has become the largest and the m... Read More

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Ruth Reichl

Tuesday, April 9, 7:30 pm Sydney Goldstein Theater (275 Hayes St.) In conversation with award-winning journalist Steven Winn, hear the best-selling author, former restaurant criti... Read More

Film & Lectures

3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Film Festival

Sat.–Sun., April 13–14, & 20–21 New People Cinema (1746 Post St.) This festival showcases Japanese live-action and animated films. All films are in Japanese subtitles, un... Read More

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16th Annual International Ocean Film Festival

Daily, March 7–10 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason From sharks to surfing to women’s programs, immerse yourself in this festival devoted to all films aquatic. $20 (individual), $30�... Read More

Film & Lectures

Mama’s Last Hug: What Animal Emotions Reveal About Humans

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 6:30 p.m. Marines’ Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St.) Primatologist Frans de Waal explores the fascinating world of animal and human emotions, telling the stor... Read More

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2019 Tiny Dance Film Festival

Sunday, Mar. 24, 2:30–4 p.m. Roxie Theatre (3117 16th Street) Enjoy short dance films of 10 minutes or less from around the world. $12–$15, 415-920-9181, dancersgroup.org ... Read More

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23rd Berlin & Beyond Film Festival

Daily, March 8–14 Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) The largest festival of German cinema in the Western hemisphere, the Berlin & Beyond film festival attracts more than 10,000... Read More

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Salvator Mundi

Thursday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) As the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death approaches, Leonardo expert Martin Kemp delves into Sa... Read More

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21st Annual SF Indiefest

Daily through Feb. 14 Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) Victoria Theater (2961 16th St.) Feast on the best independent, alternative, and subversive cinema from around the world. $13–... Read More

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Dr. Dean Ornish and Anne Ornish: How Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases

Wednesday, Jan 16. 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Can lifestyle medicine actually change your health and well-being? The Ornishes will explain what is needed... Read More

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17th Annual San Francisco Film Noir Festival

Daily, Jan. 25–Feb. 3 Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) The largest noir film festival in the world returns for a 10-night feast of danger, desire, and despair. $125 (passport), $1... Read More

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Mary Poppins

Sat.–Sun., Jan 5–6 Davies Symphony Hall It’s not cheap, but it’s also not a cheap knock-off of the original Julie-Andrews-starring classic. It’s the real deal, accompanie... Read More

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New Italian Cinema

Fri.–Sun., Nov. 30–Dec. 2 Vogue Theatre and Castro Theatre The Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco and the New Italian Cinema Events of Florence present this festival f... Read More

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Giving Thanks: Celebrating the 2018 California Wine Harvest with Sustainable Practices and Pairings

Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Join a distinguished panel of vintners and winegrowers as they share their year-long journey toward the 201... Read More

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