Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Screening of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi at Balboa Theatre. A family-friendly, nostalgic sci-fi night in a historic venue, featuring iconic space battles, memorable characters, and cinematic magic.
Dry Leaf (co-presented by San Francisco Cinematheque)
A lyrical feature screening of Dry Leaf, co-presented by San Francisco Cinematheque at 4 Star Theater. In the Georgian countryside, photographer Lisa vanishes and her father Irakli trails clues across ochre fields and shared soccer grounds, guided by a disembodied voice in the car. A meditative, landscape-driven drama that blends memory and perception.
Showgirls of Pakistan
Documentary screening Showgirls of Pakistan at Roxie Theater, offering intimate portraits of Pakistan's female showgirls through performance and interviews. An indie-cinema highlight, 3:15 PM on April 19, 2026.
Distant Relative: News from Home and Measures of Distance
A BAMPFA screening program titled "Distant Relative: News from Home and Measures of Distance" exploring themes of home, distance, and familial ties through curated films and media works.
That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime: Scarlet Bond (Subtitled)
That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime: Scarlet Bond (Subtitled) lights up Alamo Drafthouse SF, where anime fervor meets cinema comfort, as loyal bonds face tests on the big screen.
Fantastic Planet
Fantastic Planet screens at The Castro in the SF Bay Area, with a live organ prelude by David Hegarty turning the classic sci-fi animation into a grand, organ-driven evening that lingers after the credits.
Kung Fu Hustle
Screening of Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Hustle at Alamo Drafthouse SF. This cult Hong Kong action-comedy blends inventive martial arts, slapstick and vintage cinema vibes for a playful, high-energy night at the cinema.
Funny Games (1997)
Screening of Michael Haneke's 1997 psychological thriller Funny Games at Alamo Drafthouse SF. A stark, tense cinema experience that challenges viewers with its brutal precision and provocative exploration of violence.
Stepping Into the Unknown: Bob Dylan Center Films
A curated film screening at the Roxie Theater spotlighting programs from the Bob Dylan Center, offering archival footage and rare interviews that illuminate Dylan's enduring influence on music and culture.
Michael (2026)
An advance screening at Alamo Drafthouse SF that traces the life and enduring impact of one of the greatest singers of all time, offering rare footage and revelatory interviews in a cinematic tribute.
Fight Club 4K Remaster
Experience David Fincher's Fight Club in pristine 4K at Alamo Drafthouse SF. This remastered screening brings the cult classic to the big screen with razor-sharp visuals, punchy pacing, and an immersive cinema experience.
All My Trees
Screening of the documentary "All My Trees" at the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) on 2026-04-22 at 15:30, likely exploring trees, nature, and environmental themes in an art-museum setting.
Robin Hood (1973) Screening with Fox Tale Fermentation Project
Experience Disney's 1973 classic Robin Hood on the big screen at the Walt Disney Family Museum, paired with Fox Tale Fermentation Project brews. An intimate evening that blends beloved animation with a craft-beer tasting, guided by museum context and tastings.
Dreams Are Colder Than Death
BAMPFA presents a screening of the art-house film 'Dreams Are Colder Than Death' on April 22 at 7:00 PM, offering an evening of experimental/arthouse cinema at the museum's film program.
Liquid Sky (Presented by TRASH & TREASURES)
Screening of Liquid Sky, the 1982 cult sci-fi classic about Margaret and her rival Jimmy as invisible aliens descend on New York's nightlife, feeding on people’s pleasure to sustain their biology. Presented by TRASH & TREASURES at the 4 Star Theater, this stylish, provocative film blends fashion, paranoia, and neon synth energy.
Screening of Short Films from “Conjuring Power”
Join Yerba Buena Center for the Arts for a program of short films from the project 'Conjuring Power'. This screening gathers innovative, independent shorts at a premier San Francisco arts venue.
Under the Skin of the City
Screening of Rakhshan Bani-Etemad’s acclaimed Iranian social drama "Under the Skin of the City" at BAMPFA — a Persian-language film (with English subtitles) exploring urban life and family struggles.
Shaun of the Dead
Watch Shaun of the Dead on the big screen at Roxie Theater. Edgar Wright's cult zombie-comedy delivers razor-sharp wit and thrills in a beloved indie cinema setting.
Free Drive-in Movie Night
Free Drive-in Movie Night returns to Capitol 6 Drive-In in San Jose with a free outdoor screening for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm, and the evening usually features music, games, and classic family-friendly films under the stars.
Gilaneh
Screening of Rakhshan Bani-Etemad’s Gilaneh, a poignant Iranian war drama about family and resilience, at BAMPFA on Apr 23, 2026.
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.
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Screening of Terror of Mechagodzilla at Alamo Drafthouse SF, a wild chapter in Toho's kaiju saga. Expect retro rubber-suit monsters, over-the-top sci-fi thrills, and big-screen nostalgia for monster movie fans.
COUP 53
Screening of Coup 53, the acclaimed documentary about the 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup in Iran, at the Roxie Theater. Through archival footage and expert commentary, the film reconstructs a pivotal Cold War moment and its lasting impact on Iran and geopolitics.
69th San Francisco International Film Festival
The Castro hosts the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival in the Bay Area, with organist David Hegarty warming the stage before the screening and SFFILM's bold lineup.
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