Documentary Screenings San Francisco

Free Screening: How to Power a City (2024)

The San Francisco Public Library screens *How to Power a City* (2024) as part of its Everybody's Climate 2026 program series. *How to Power a City* explores the front lines of the clean energy revolution. From solar adopters to hurricane survival and communities fighting to keep the lights on, this documentary showcases a diverse group of people leading the way to our nation’s clean energy future. It is the first clean energy documentary that puts communities at the center and showcases local solutions in the US and Puerto Rico, while also highlighting women and people of color leading renewable energy projects. Director: Melanie La Rosa NR, 56 mins., 2024. Closed captions (CC) in English. More info about the film: [https://sfpl.org/events/2026/07/16/film-how-power-city](https://sfpl.org/events/2026/07/16/film-how-power-city) More info about Everybody's Climate 2026: [sfpl.org/everybodysclimate](https://sfpl.org/locations/main-library/general-collections/everybodys-climate-2026) 11:45 Meet in SFPL's Latino Room (lower level) at 100 Larkin St. 12:00 The film starts at 12 p.m. 1:00 After the film we will stay for a brief post-screening conversation.

Deep Roots, Lasting Echoes: A Journey Through Memory and Film

**Join us for a special evening of film, world music & healing our relationship with death.** Joel Karabo Elliott, Aditi Sethi, Scott Sheerin & Jay Brown hail from Asheville, North Carolina, and other parts of the world, including India, Jamaica, Alabama, and South Africa. They fuse their diverse backgrounds into a world devotional folk ensemble style that fosters collective resonance and remembrance. Roots Grown Deep also represent a death-positive movement for "community-supported" end-of-life care known as the Emberlight Center for Conscious Living & Dying and bring with them a life-changing documentary film about a young man who shared his death with the world and a joyful pathway for the restoration of our role as stewards of the sacred rites of passage. A combined [Starr King Way Performance Series](https://www.uusf.org/skwps) & [Sensible Cinema](https://www.uusf.org/cinema) production. $30 at the door. Doors open at 6pm; light dinner is served until 6:45pm. RUN OF SHOW 6:00pm -- Doors open, dinner served, ambient live music 7pm—Film begins 8:10 pm -- Moment of silence, musical integration + brief audience sharing / Q & A 8:30pm -- Music concert 9:30pm -- Conclusion

Musical Screening at Capuchino Performing Arts Center, Free Admission+ Food (V)

Great Migration Photo Safari & Zanzibar Extension-a Journey of a Lifetime .

We all have seen Lion King in one form or another . . . It's now time to go to the source. Our meetup is off to Africa for The Great Migration Photo Safari! We did this amazing trip in the summer of 2024 and everybody had a blast! (see photos in the link below) Encounter the exotic wildlife of the Serengeti! Marvel at the lions, zebras, elephants and so many majestic animals we have only seen in the zoo or in movies. On Serengeti's vast, treeless plains tens of thousands of hoofed animals are constantly on the move in search of fresh grassland. This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to experience the best game viewing in Africa! **Like every trip we do with Meetup, this one is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.** ***The itinerary is:*** **July 5** Arrival Kilimanjaro Intl Airport and transfer to Arusha **July 6** Arusha to Tarangire National Park **July 7** Ngorongoro Crater full day game drive **July 8** Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera area) **July 9** Serengeti (Central) **July 10** Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) **July 11** Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) **July 12** Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) to Lake Natron **July 13** Lake Natron to Arusha **July 14** Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport All of these locations don't mean much to you at the moment, but after the trip you will remember them forever as some of the best places you have ever visited! *How much does this cost?* **African Migration Safari $4998 per person, double occupancy.** **Single supplement $750. I.e. price for a solo accommodation $5748** We offer roommate matching for those, wishing to share and save. \*\*\*Airfare is not included.\*\*\* *RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.* ***The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $350 deposit:*** **[CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/WWNZ7X2FKQNDA)** *IF you need an airfare quote,* **[Click here to message Anna](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)**[ ](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) **Land Cost includes:** \- 9 nights accommodation \- 3 meals every day \- All park fees to Tarangire\, Manyara\, Serengeti and Ngorongoro\. \- All concession fees to Tarangire and Serengeti\. \- Crater service fees\. \- Professional driver guide \- Open roof land cruiser vehicles \- Drinking water during the safari **We offer an Optional Extension 5-day to Zanzibar:** **Price per person, Double occupancy $870.** **Solo room - $1285** **\*\*Airfare from Arusha (Kilimanjaro Airport) to Zanzibar is not included\*\*** **To sign up for Zanzibar, pay the [$200 deposit through this secure link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/32XB7TRQ46TNW)** For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: **[INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)** Have more questions? [Click here to message Anna ](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) [Click here to message Marc](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881) AND/OR We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered. [Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/297487010/) Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet other attendees. To see pictures from our Photo Safari adventure in 2024 [CLICK HERE](https://photos.app.goo.gl/kjwDb2nQn8oKTv557) We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/reginal camping, and our overseas events too. [Click Here ](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)for our other events: Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOT 200318-10

Dasein Continuum — Quarter-Finalist Screening | July Edition

## About **Dasein Continuum** is the bi-monthly screening series of the **Dasein AI Film Festival**. Rather than waiting for the annual festival, Continuum brings together outstanding international AI films throughout the year, creating a space where filmmakers, artists, technologists, and curious minds can experience emerging cinematic storytelling together. This July edition features **17 Quarter-Finalist films** from **11 countries**, carefully selected from recent festival submissions. Together they form a **59-minute program** exploring imagination, consciousness, technology, emotion, and the future of filmmaking. At the end of the screening, the audience will decide the winner of the **Dasein Continuum Audience Award**. If two or more films receive the highest number of votes, they will share the award. *** ## Program 🎬 **17 Quarter-Finalist Films** 🌍 **11 Countries** ⏱️ **59 Minutes of AI Cinema** Featuring filmmakers from: 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Türkiye 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇵🇪 Peru 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom *** ## Schedule **6:00 PM** — Doors Open Meet fellow filmmakers, artists, creatives, and AI enthusiasts. **6:30 PM** — Screening Begins A curated 59-minute international program. **7:30 PM** — Audience Voting Vote for your favorite film. **7:40 PM** — Audience Award The Audience Award winner(s) will be announced. **7:45–8:00 PM** — Networking Meet filmmakers, exchange ideas, and continue the conversation. *** ## Who Should Attend? • Filmmakers • AI artists • Writers & Screenwriters • Creative Technologists • Producers • Designers • Investors • Students • Anyone curious about the future of cinema No filmmaking experience is necessary—everyone is welcome. *** ## Looking Ahead The annual **Dasein AI Film Festival** returns in **2027** with expanded awards and programming. In addition, Dasein is launching a new **International Script Competition**, dedicated to discovering original stories and helping writers bring them to life with today's creative technologies. More details will be announced soon. *** Bring your curiosity. Meet new collaborators. Discover filmmakers from around the world. We look forward to seeing you there. *** **Organizer** Ilgaz Kuren Founder, Dasein AI Film Festival [www.daseinfilmfestival.com](http://www.daseinfilmfestival.com) *(currently being updated and will be back online soon)*

Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park - Free

**Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park 🎉** Join Rang De Bollywood for some high-energy, outdoor, bollywood fun! This event is sure to leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement after every session. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! 🎁 Free to attend – just bring your joy, your people, and your dancing feet! 🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️Register for free so we can prepare at rang.eventbrite.com 🕔 5:30 – 7:00 PM – we’ll start with a beginner friendly dance lesson, followed by an open dance party! 💫 This is a repeating event, happening every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, May through October and you can register for as many dates as you like. Register now: [rang.eventbrite.com](http://rang.eventbrite.com) **About Rang De Bollywood** Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, our energetic, charismatic, and fun dance instructors-performers-entertainers, Manpreet (Certified in Indian Folk by India's Best and also an author) and Amit (percussionist, actor, dancer), have spread Indian dance music and moves across the length and breadth of India, USA, and Europe. Their recent performances were at National Center of Performing Arts in Mumbai and Herbst Theater in San Francisco. **Important Notes:** * Enter through transit center building and take the elevator to rooftop. We will be close to the elevator. * No solicitors allowed. * Classes might be video taped for marketing purposes. * All choreographies are Copyrighted and Original Works of Manpreet Komal/Rang De Bollywood. *"I recently had the pleasure of attending Manpreet’s Bollywood dance class, and I must say, it was an absolute blast! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, this class caters to everyone's skill level. The highlight of the class was undoubtedly her teaching style. With a knack for breaking down complex steps into manageable chunks, even the most intricate routines felt attainable. The pacing was just right, ensuring that beginners didn't feel overwhelmed while keeping experts engaged. Highly recommend!" — Kavneet Bindra* **We can't wait to dance together, see you soon!**

Only Yesterday (1991)

**Join us for** [Only Yesterday](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Only_Yesterday_(1991_film)) **as part of** **BAMPFA's Films of Isao Takahata series** **on Thursday, July 2 at 7pm!** Only Yesterday is *my* favorite Studio Ghibli fillm in which 27 year old Taeko leaves behind the bustle of Tokyo to spend the summer in the countryside, reflecting on memories that shape the person she's become. We will meet in front of the museum at 6:40pm for brief introductions and then go somewhere nearby for discussion afterwards. Purchase your tickets here ahead of the show as BAMPFA screenings often sell out: https://secure.bampfa.org/32258/32313 After the movie, we'll gather outside the museum and head somewhere (I'm tentatively thinking East Bay Spice Company) to meet and chat about the movie.

Documentary - Peter Asher: Everywhere Man

Peter Asher’s life has intersected with some of the greatest artists and musical moments of the last six decades. A child actor who became a pop star and then a manager and producer to the likes of James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, he remains a vital creative force to this day. This documentary - which features interviews with Paul McCartney, Carole King, and many more - has been getting good reviews from audiences and critics alike. TRAILER: https://www.orindamovies.com/movies/1000039934-peter-asher-everywhere-man-showing-in-our-180-seat-balinese-theatre/?date=2026-07-03 SEATING/TICKETS: **This screening has ASSIGNED seating. I just bought Seat D-21**, which is four rows back from the screen, on the aisle. I'm hoping other Meetup RSVPers can buy adjoining or nearby seats. **Buy your own ticket** at the following link: https://app.formovietickets.com/pickTicket?showId=45275&placeId=21 ***IMPORTANT: Be sure that you have clicked through to the page showing the screening time of FRIDAY, JULY 3RD at 4:00 p.m. to make your ticket purchase.*** COST: Movie tickets start at $11 each. (I also ask for $1.00 donations from attendees at my events, to offset the $180.00 per year that Meetup charges me as head organizer.) WHEN/WHERE TO MEET: Meet in the theater lobby **no later than 3:40 p.m..** so we can get seats together. (The movie starts at 4:00 p.m. and is about two hours long.) HOW TO FIND ME: I'm WF, about 5 feet tall, with short salt-and-pepper hair, and glasses. I'll send my mobile number to RSVPers before the event. PLEASE TEXT ME IF YOU DON'T SPOT ME. TRANSIT/LOCATION: The cinema is located in Orinda's theater square, less than a 10-minute walk from the Orinda BART station. DIECTIONS: If walking from BART, exit the Orinda station on the side where the parking lot is located. **Stay to the right as you take the pedestrian path leading along the BART station, *and look for the sign pointing you in the direction of the theater square.*** (After going up the Theater Square exterior stairs to street level, I find it fastest to walk clockwise around the theater square's main building exterior to reach the theater.) **IMPORTANT TRAFFIC NOTE:** Eastbound rush hour traffic in the area can be brutal! If you're coming from points west of Orinda, I highly recommend taking BART for at least the final leg of your trip. (One option would be to park at Rockridge BART and then take BART from there; it's a five-minute BART ride from Rockridge to Orinda.) OPTIONAL POST-FILM DINNER at Fourth Bore Restaurant, also located in the theater square area. MORE INFO ON THE ORINDA THEATRE (plus photos): https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=154890

Bollywood Nights - Salesforce Park - Free

**Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park 🎉** Join Rang De Bollywood for some high-energy, outdoor, bollywood fun! This event is sure to leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement after every session. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! 🎁 Free to attend – just bring your joy, your people, and your dancing feet! 🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️Register for free so we can prepare at rang.eventbrite.com 🕔 5:30 – 7:00 PM – we’ll start with a beginner friendly dance lesson, followed by an open dance party! 💫 This is a repeating event, happening every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, May through October and you can register for as many dates as you like. Register now: [rang.eventbrite.com](http://rang.eventbrite.com) **About Rang De Bollywood** Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, our energetic, charismatic, and fun dance instructors-performers-entertainers, Manpreet (Certified in Indian Folk by India's Best and also an author) and Amit (percussionist, actor, dancer), have spread Indian dance music and moves across the length and breadth of India, USA, and Europe. Their recent performances were at National Center of Performing Arts in Mumbai and Herbst Theater in San Francisco. **Important Notes:** * Enter through transit center building and take the elevator to rooftop. We will be close to the elevator. * No solicitors allowed. * Classes might be video taped for marketing purposes. * All choreographies are Copyrighted and Original Works of Manpreet Komal/Rang De Bollywood. *"I recently had the pleasure of attending Manpreet’s Bollywood dance class, and I must say, it was an absolute blast! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, this class caters to everyone's skill level. The highlight of the class was undoubtedly her teaching style. With a knack for breaking down complex steps into manageable chunks, even the most intricate routines felt attainable. The pacing was just right, ensuring that beginners didn't feel overwhelmed while keeping experts engaged. Highly recommend!" — Kavneet Bindra* **We can't wait to dance together, see you soon!**

Ask E. Jean (2026, Ivy Meeropol) @ Roxie

Director Ivy Meeropol tells the thrilling story of E. Jean Carroll’s life, from her early days as Miss Cheerleader USA to her rise as a trailblazing journalist, author, and beloved advice columnist.Carroll broke barriers as the first female editor at Esquire, Playboy, and Outside, helping to redefine women’s roles in media with her sharp wit and fearless voice. In recent years, she reignited public discourse by standing up to power, becoming the only woman to beat Donald Trump twice in court, and sparking a national conversation about truth, accountability, and resilience. Tickets: https://roxie.com/film/ask-e-jean/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgyI8GStcao Showtime is 4 pm. We'll meet about 15 minutes before at the Roxie box office. Stick around after the show to join us for dinner!

THE ODYSSEY

**Join us for Christopher Nolan's adaptation of THE ODYSSEY, starring Matt Damon on Saturday, July 18 at the Alamo Drafthouse SF, 6:20pm show.** We will meet in the lobby at 5:50pm for quick intros and again after the show to gather before walking to a nearby bar/restaurant for discussion. Alamo has reserved seating so please **[purchase your ticket](https://drafthouse.com/sf/show/the-odyssey?sessionId=80750&cinemaId=0801&date=2026-07-18)** in advance. I am in row 7, seat 10 in case you would like to sit with/near me. Note that this will be a special collaboration event with the [Literary Discussion Group](https://www.meetup.com/infinite-jest-discussion-group/) so we will have folks with us who just read the Odyssey! Location for the after movie discussion is TBD, but will either be [Southern Pacific Brewing](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bq8YZtJ1ibhKP8s3A) or [El Rey Taquiza Artesanal](https://maps.app.goo.gl/M6FRPPLy7t5K5waM9). Please plan to purchase a drink or food item for use of their space. FYI some places in the Mission are cash only or have a minimum order amount for cards. Hope to see you there!

Rose of Nevada (2026, Mark Jenkin) @ Roxie

Join us for Mark Jenkin's ("Bait", "Enys Men") new haunting mystery trip this Thursday! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yfUWUwxXz8 Tickets: https://roxie.com/film/rose-of-nevada/ We'll meet around 8.40 pm at the Roxie box office for the 8.50 show. Please note "Dinner" in the comments if you'd be interested to grab a bite before the show and I'll organize! **Rose of Nevada** Three decades ago, the Rose of Nevada vanished at sea, along with its crew. Now, it has returned. In a remote fishing village, its reappearance is embraced as an auspicious sign, with the local citizens convinced the luck of their economically devastated community may turn, if only the ship sails again. Joining the crew is Nick (George MacKay), desperate to provide for his young family, and Liam (Callum Turner), a mysterious drifter eager to escape his past. After a successful voyage, they return to harbour, only to find that nothing is as they remember it. Shooting on a 16mm Bolex camera and constructing all the sound in post, Mark Jenkin writes, directs, edits and scores a haunting and hallucinatory time-travel mystery that further solidifies him as one of the most distinct, singular artists working in film today. Jenkin conducts a cinematic séance, conjuring a portal into another world that forces us to confront the past and our relationship to it.