4 Star Theater
cinemaSmall repertory art-house cinema in San Francisco's Outer Richmond that programs alternative and international films in a quaint, locally owned setting. Known for community-focused programming and cozy surroundings (occasionally connected to a record store and offering on-site concessions).
Upcoming Events (16)
Rave Culture: A New Era
Part of the DOC'N ROLL Film Festival, Rave Culture: A New Era traces how late-1980s underground raves in Thatcher-era Britain fueled a new electronic sound. This screening at 4 Star Theater uses archival imagery and interviews to illuminate the birth of breakbeat and the global rave movement.
Cactus Lee live music
Live show: Cactus Lee performs Texas country with outlaw influences at 4 Star Theater; doors open 7 PM, music starts 8 PM, presented by Throwin’ Bo’s.
Cinderella (1950) - 10:00 AM Screening
Disney's Cinderella (1950) returns to the big screen for a family-friendly Saturday morning screening at the 4 Star Theater. As part of Popcorn Palace, this 10:00 AM matinée is free of charge thanks to a grant, inviting families and kids to enjoy the beloved animated fairy tale in a cozy indoor cinema setting.
The Royal Tenenbaums
Screening of Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums at 4 Star Theater. A beloved ensemble comedy-drama about a quirky family's reunion, featuring an all-star cast and signature witty visuals. A stylish, thoughtful movie night for cinema fans.
Meredith Edgar: Record Release Live Music
Meredith Edgar delivers a record-release live set at the 4 Star Theater. This Bay Area singer-songwriter crafts noir-tinged, intimate melodies and storytelling, with doors at 7:00 PM and music at 8:00 PM in a cinema-like venue that highlights her voice.
Big Mama Thornton: I Can't Be Anyone But Me
A documentary portrait in the DOC’N ROLL Film Festival of Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton, tracing her powerhouse blues voice, trailblazing stage presence, and influence on rock history, with highlights like Hound Dog and Ball & Chain. Screened at 4 Star Theater, it celebrates a pivotal figure in music and gender history.
Sophie May Live at 4 Star Theater
Sophie May takes the stage at 4 Star Theater in London, delivering intimate indie-folk storytelling as she reflects on growth and milestones, inviting the audience into a raw, hopeful musical journey.
Live Music: American Moon & Mo Dotti
Live Music: American Moon & Mo Dotti at 4 Star Theater pairs Dinosaur Jr.-style roar with sun-kissed melodies, a LA four-piece brew of punk ethereality and luminous hooks, ahead of American Moon’s Opaque release.
A Late Quartet – Live Chamber Performance
A Late Quartet is screened with a live opening chamber performance by One Found Sound, featuring Beethoven's String Quartet No. 14. The program blends cinema with intimate classical music in the atmospheric 4 Star Theater in New York.
Field Medic Live
Field Medic Live at 4 Star Theater brings Kevin Patrick Sullivan’s intimate lo-fi folk to a warm, candlelit stage; ten years of dreamy, honest songs meet newly sober, poetic storytelling.
Operelly live at 4 Star Theater
Operelly performs live at 4 Star Theater, blending electronic and acoustic elements in a tiptoe-music style, presented by Throwin’ Bo’s.
Dylan Earl Live Music
Experience Dylan Earl's nostalgic country and western sound at the 4 Star Theater. The Louisiana-born artist blends land history with witty, boundary-pushing lyrics, delivering a fresh voice in roots music. Doors open 7 PM, music at 8 PM.
Woods with Dougie Poole — Live at 4 Star Theater
Woods' sun-dappled, experimental folk collides with Dougie Poole's quirky twang at the 4 Star Theater, delivering a Brooklyn-rooted set that blooms into Perennial colors and dreamlike, live-wire energy.
Live Music & Film: Programme 4 – Make the Scene
A live music performance paired with a feature-length film screening of Programme 4, with guest appearances by Rachel Lichtman and Kelley Stoltz at 4 Star Theater.
Total Accord Night: The Seshen at 4 Star Theater
Part of Total Accord Fest 2026, this indoor live-music night at 4 Star Theater features The Seshen (SF Bay Area) with AroMa and additional artists. Doors open 7:00 PM; show starts 7:30 PM, delivering a lush blend of synth-pop, R&B, and electronic grooves in an intimate theater setting.
The Sleeves live in concert
The Sleeves, the duo of Jack Cooper and Tara Cunningham, bring 10 new songs to 4 Star Theater, weaving vocal and guitar in a moody, immersive set that signals a bold leap from Mossy Tapes days.