Foreign Film Nights San Francisco

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Digger/Hockey Haven — Popular Imagination Film Club

Sun, Oct 11, 12:30 AM

From Popular Imagination Film Club

A new film club for weirdos, alternatives, queer people, and anyone who wants to hang out and make friends! Independent movie theater film followed by dive bar debrief — come hang!! This week, we will be watching Digger at the Balboa Theater at 5:30PM, followed by drinks & discussion on the patio of Hockey Haven. Buy your ticket on the Balboa Theater website! I will be posting the link in the @popularimagination IG bio too. Follow @popularimagination on IG for updates 5PM - We’ll be hanging out in the lobby buying popcorn 5:30PM - Movie starts 7:30 - Meet up outside after the movie and make our way over to Hockey Haven

2 attendees

Visconti's "White Nights"

Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 AM

From Radical Visions Cinema Club

4.7

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.

2 attendees

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

Thu, Oct 22, 1:00 AM

From SF Fun and Active Seniors Over 50 -- music, art, film & more

4.9

🎶 🎬 **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.

3 attendees

Monthly Movie Happy Hour

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00 AM

From San Francisco Movie Club

4.8

**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!

25 attendees

AMC A-List Meetup

Sat, Oct 24, 8:30 PM

From San Francisco Movie Club

4.8

Are you an AMC A-List member? Come meet other A-List members and find people with similar movie tastes to add to your Entourage list to book movies with together. The event will be casual - we'll get a table downstairs to chat and meet up and you can book an afternoon movie and head up whenever it's time. I'll probably plan on the 3pm Street Fighter screening. Note: AMC A-List is a paid subscription to see up to 4 movies a week at AMC Theaters. You are welcome to join if you are not a subscriber, but you will likely not get as much out of this meetup as current subscribers. [https://www.amctheatres.com/amcstubs/alist](https://www.amctheatres.com/amcstubs/alist)

4 attendees

Film maker Chat & Coffee

Sat, Oct 10, 5:00 PM

From Berkeley Filmmaker Hang out

4.7

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.

16 attendees

Bollywood Nights - Salesforce Park - Free

Sat, Oct 17, 12:30 AM

From " ¡ ᗯᗩᑎTEᗪ TO ᗪO TᕼᗩT . . . ᒍᑌᔕT ᑎOT ᗩᒪOᑎE ! ! ! ℠ " Nor Cal

4.4

**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!**

7 attendees

Wildwood

Sat, Oct 24, 2:00 AM

From San Francisco Movie Club

4.8

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!

12 attendees

Bolly Garba Dancing at Union Square

Sat, Oct 10, 6:00 PM

From " ¡ ᗯᗩᑎTEᗪ TO ᗪO TᕼᗩT . . . ᒍᑌᔕT ᑎOT ᗩᒪOᑎE ! ! ! ℠ " Nor Cal

4.4

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 :)

2 attendees

Bollywood Garba at Union Square

Sat, Oct 10, 6:00 PM

From " Ⓒulture, Ⓒuisine, Ⓒocktails, Ⓒoffee & Ⓒonvos = Ⓒommunity'

4.5

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

2 attendees

Office Killer - Working here can be murder

Wed, Oct 14, 2:45 AM

From Thrills and Chills - Bay Area Horror and Sci-Fi Movies

4.6

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.

2 attendees

Perdita Durango - Director's Cut, new restoration

Mon, Oct 26, 12:45 AM

From Thrills and Chills - Bay Area Horror and Sci-Fi Movies

4.6

Come for Rosie Perez as outlaw Perdita Durango, stay for Jarvier Bardem in his breakout role as unhinged, santeria practicing drug dealer Romeo. Out Bonnie & Clyde duo is followed by a terrier of an FBI agent (no other than James "Tony Soprano" Gandolfini). Directed by the master of gleeful mayhem Alex De La Iglesia. **One of my personal favorites finally in a new restoration by Severin Films!** Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVLIczqtWtw Showtime is 6 pm. We'll meet around 5.45 to grab our seats. Tickets: https://roxie.com/film/perdita-durango/

4 attendees

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