Foreign Film Nights San Francisco

“The Old Dark House” (1932) 🌙🏚️🕯️Presented by Backdoor Films!

Visconti's "White Nights"

Join us at a screeing of Italian director Luchino Visconti’s adaptation of a classic Dostoyevsky tale, *White Nights*. NOTE: Consider purchasing your tickets in advance. Screenings sometimes sell out. “This adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s tale about displaced, disconnected people drifting along crossing, doubling paths was shot in moody black-and-white on a soundstage simulacrum of Livorno, Italy. With it Luchino Visconti veered away from verisimilitude and toward an emphatically subjective style—from neorealism to neoromanticism. As a quiet man who accidentally befriends a troubled, lonely young woman (Maria Schell) and finds himself playing understudy for the absent object of her affections (Jean Marais), Marcello Mastroianni mingles subtly passionate yearnings with a characteristic note of annoyance. His character is both distrustful of and seduced by the romantic dreams that preoccupy the woman he loves.”—Pacific Film Archive Pacific Film Archive Tickets, Information, and Directions: [https://bampfa.org/event/white-nights](https://bampfa.org/event/white-nights) 6:00 Meet at PFA's Box Office (2155 Center Street) to purchase or pick up tickets. The film starts at 6:30 8:15 After the film we will meet at Elaichi cafe on 2161 Allston Way for conversation.

🎶 🎬  The Last Waltz – Co-Presented with SFFILM – JCCSF

🎶 🎬 **The Last Waltz – Co-Presented with SFFILM – JCCSF** ▪︎ **Purchase your ticket** [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-last-waltz-co-presented-with-sffilm-tickets-1996759927695?discount=JCCSF20&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=08122026_AI_SFFILM_TheLastWaltz_Dedicated&utm_term=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F1996759927695%2F%3Fdiscount%3DJCCSF20&utm_id=1659577&sfmc_id=449213596) ▪︎ **Message me after you've bought a ticket** and I'll move you off the waitlist. ▪︎ **Ben Fong-Torres will join as** **moderator for a Q&A after the film.** ▪︎ **Meet at 6:00 pm** in the ground floor Atrium at the JCCSF (3200 California St.) ▪︎ **PLEASE don't be a no-show.** If your plans change, remember to update your RSVP prior to the event. ▪︎ **A late cancellation** will count as a no-show. 🔆 Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Band's legendary farewell concert, Martin Scorsese's **The Last Waltz** captures an unforgettable night at Bill Graham's iconic Winterland Ballroom, a cornerstone of San Francisco's music scene. On Thanksgiving Day 1976, The Band took the stage with an extraordinary lineup — including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, Mavis Staples, Stephen Stills, and more — for what became one of rock's most celebrated farewell concerts. Blending live performances with candid conversation, Scorsese turns the night into a cinematic reflection on The Band's legacy and rock and roll's evolution. Released in 1978, the same year Winterland closed, The Last Waltz preserves the memory of one of San Francisco's great cultural landmarks while standing as one of the most influential music documentaries ever made. ▪︎ **Watch Here: (Mavis Staples whispers Beautiful! at the end. 😊)** https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2eTW8qZBtk 🔸️ Kanbar Hall, located inside the JCCSF at 3200 California St., reopens after a $2.5 million renovation featuring Dolby Atmos surround sound, 4K projection, and enhanced acoustics for an immersive film experience.

Monthly Movie Happy Hour

**We are hosting a Monthly Movie Discussion Happy Hour at Southern Pacific Brewing in the Mission every 3rd THURSDAY of the month!** Join us for an evening of movie talk with your fellow movie lovers. We'll start by forming groups where people will take turns sharing 1-2 quick movie reviews of what they've watched recently (no spoilers unless the group decides it's ok). After group sharing is done we'll mix and mingle for general discussion. Please come prepared to share at least one movie review with your group. Southern Pacific has a great selection of beverages (including non-alcoholic) as well as food for dinner or snacking. All guests are expected to purchase something to support the venue hosting us. Let me know if you have any questions!

Film maker Chat & Coffee

This is one of our General Meetings, which means we will be sitting around chatting drinking coffee (or whatever)! * Please bring: a great attitude and a desire to get involved in making movies! * the cafe does sell food and beverages If you have something to show or materials to review, feel free to bring that.

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!**

Bolly Garba Dancing at Union Square

Join us for an unforgettable **Bollywood Dancing with the festive theme of Gujarat India** in the heart of San Francisco at Union Square – rhythm, fun, community. **11:00-11:30 a.m.** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.**– *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **1:00 pm - 2:00 pm** – *Dance Party* — We turn up the music and light up the floor with a 1-hour Bolly Garba open dance party. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. \* Surprise Performances ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! We prefer an Indian touch of some kind this day. Bring your friends, learn some moves, find your groove, find your friends, be a part of a magical community once a month at Union Square. Previous class in 2025 summary joy v[ideo: ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSENixJaVA&list=RDnHSENixJaVA&start_radio=1) Park in garage, Uber over, or take Powell exit on Bart Do come say hello to us so we can welcome you in our La Dolce Vita :)

Wildwood

Come join for Wildwood, Laika's latest movie combining fantasy adventure with Portland, Oregon. Laika Studios is known for their gorgeous stop motion animation in their films Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings. To attend this event, you have to BUY A TICKET (HERE: [https://www.amctheatres.com/showtimes/146857134/seats](https://www.amctheatres.com/showtimes/146857134/seats)) for the 7:15pm showing on Friday, October 23, 2026 showing of WILDWOOD at AMC Metreon. We will plan to meet around concessions at 7pm for brief introductions then we'll enjoy the movie. After the movie, we'll meet back at concessions and head to another spot to discuss the movie (probably Natoma Cabana). Looking forward to seeing you there!

Bollywood Garba at Union Square

Join us for an unforgettable **Bollywood Dancing with the festive theme of Gujarat India** in the heart of San Francisco at Union Square – rhythm, fun, dance, circles of community joy. **11:00-11:30 a.m.** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.**– *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **1:00 pm - 2:00 pm** – *Dance Party* — We turn up the music and light up the floor with a 1-hour Bolly Garba Party Come one come all. Wear a little touch of Indian as we celebrate a festive Garba Day from Gujarat, India Take Powell Street for Bar or park underneath union square for about $25 or Uber over. Sign up at rang.eventbrite.com

Office Killer - Working here can be murder

Join us at the Roxie for this criminally underseen 90s comedy slasher! Dorine is a timid copy editor, pushed around by her boss (Barbara Sukowa) and largely invisible to her coworkers. When workplace frustration turns deadly, Dorine begins taking colleagues home and arranging them in eerily cozy domestic tableaux. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9j6GNK-hsk Tickets: https://roxie.com/film/office-killer/ Showtime is 8 pm, we'll meet no later than 7.45 at the box office to grab our seats.

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

**Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother** Latif, a devoutly religious hitman, struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood. When his wife dies, he embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children, confronting the forces closing in around him – and the beliefs threatening to unravel within. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEcoV-ngH38 **The movie is getting rave reviews across platforms. Showtime is 6 pm, we'll meet no later than 10 minutes before in the lobby of the theater.** Tickets: https://drafthouse.com/sf/show/your-mother-your-mother-your-mother?cinemaId=0801&showSeats=true&sessionId=82926 I have seats 15 & 16 in row 4 if you want to sit close.

SF Social Language Lovers Meet Up!

Hello SF Social Language Lovers! **LOCATION:** **Sutter Station Tavern** **554 Market St** **San Francisco, CA 94104** (Please note that the venue can be also accessed at **25 Sutter St**!) Once arrived grab one of the name tags from the Host and write down your Name and the Languages that you: (want to) speak, are learning, are interested to learn or...all of the above! Then find fellow language-exchange partners and/or share your native language and culture with others. • ONE DRINK MINIMUM - This is a free group, which is great, but we do have to keep our venues welcoming us back. This means your minimum contribution is to buy yourself one drink or appetizer. • Also, please do not forget to leave a TIP for the bartenders (typically a couple $$ per drink). • Please remember that the bar is a public place and you're responsible for your personal possessions. • ***The Goal of this Meetup is to help people practice languages and make friends in a comfortable environment. If something or someone makes you feel uncomfortable please do tell the Host.*** *Most importantly: have fun!* We look forward to seeing you all soon! Giovanni PS: this Meetup is scheduled for every 3rd Wednesday of the month so...save the date! **DISCLAIMER: By participating in this social event, you acknowledge and agree that the event Host/Organizer is not responsible for any injuries, damages, or economic losses that may occur. You fully accept all risks associated with your participation and hereby release the Host/Organizer from any and all liability.**