Our talent lands auditions and books work in the bay area. Located on the california street cable car line at polk street, the lumiere is broken into. Golden gate theatre information golden gate theatre. Sleight director tapped for star wars, eli roth to make a borderlands movie and more. The bridge theatre was closed on december 27, 2012. Ninth street independent film center home facebook. It was destroyed in the san francisco earthquake of 1906. San francisco mime troupe traveling theater company that performs political musicals. Call for entries open for sf docfest, sf indieshorts, another hole in the head. The best arthouse cinemas in san francisco culture trip. Indie movie theater in san francisco, ca foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The 10 best san francisco movie theaters with photos.
The independent box office is located at 628 divisadero and open 11am6pm, mondayfriday. On sunday, san franciscos clay theatre will close its doors to moviegoers after more than a century in business. Apr 14, 2020 the roxie theatre and cinemasf, which operates the balboa and vogue theaters, are some of latest longtime movie houses to join the drive for financial assistance, according to the san francisco. Discover and share movie times for movies now playing and coming soon to local theaters in san francisco. The 15 best indie movie theaters in san francisco foursquare.
In the early 70s the venue fell into a state of decline, but it was quickly picked up and restored by the late. Best indie cinema in the bay area area bay area alist. San francisco movie times eventful movies is your source for uptodate movie times and movie theater information in san francisco. The roxie theatre and cinemasf, which operates the balboa and vogue theaters, are some of latest longtime movie houses to join the drive for financial assistance, according to. Opera plaza cinema change region select theatre 601 van ness avenue, near san francisco s civic center, san francisco, ca, 94102 now playing coming soon giveaways events. Stories like the balboa theatre in san francisco, restored under the guidance of longtime theater operator and advocate gary meyer, then passed on to adam bergeron, who has filled the lobby with. We make it easy for you to direct submit to san francisco acting auditions, film castings, modeling jobs, and theatre auditions in the greater california area. Film buffs rejoicemainstream multiplexes havent stamped out classic san francisco movie theaters screening indie, retro and arthouse fare. Beth laberge kqed the rocky horror picture show, performed by bawdy caste, opened up at the. San francisco indiefest the online home of sf indiefest, sf.
Delancey street theatre indie movie theater in san francisco. It later became a major movie theatre, featuring a cinerama screen in the 60s. San francisco war memorial and performing arts center complex of large performance spaces in the civic center area on van ness avenue which includes the following venues. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 94115 or san francisco, ca. Well need our historic neighborhood movie theaters more than ever when the. Mar 16, 2020 stories like the balboa theatre in san francisco. Winner of the 2016, 14, and 12 bay area critics circle award for best overall production, custom made is committed. Ninth street independent film center nsifc a permanent home for san francisco and the bay areas independent film community. The original theatre was demolished and rebuilt in 1889.
As the oldest continuallyoperating movie theater in san francisco, it would be impossible to make this list without a mention of the roxie. One of the countrys last, great independent theaters, the castro theater has been entertaining san franciscans since 1922. Inside, the auditorium is an elegant mix of art deco, spanish and. More and more it seems going to the movies has become a. Beth laberge kqed the rocky horror picture show, performed by bawdy caste, opened up at the clay theatre for its last midnight movie show saturday night. Coronavirus closures will devastate bay area independent cinemas. Historic movie theaters of san francisco the stanford daily. Operating an independent theater is a labor of love that produces negligible profit. The independent theater is known for its arthouse movies and showed the san francisco midnight premiere of john waters film, pink flamingos, in 1972.
You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Top 10 best independent movie theater in san francisco, ca yelp. We will comply with city and state directives and thus we will limit the capacity in the auditorium to not greater than 250 pers. Jan 14, 2019 historic movie theaters of san francisco the castro theater, built in 1922, has become a san francisco landmark jonathan goodyflickr. Classic, foreign and independent films, unique special events, and home to many san francisco film festivals. Due to the coronavirus shelter in place order, all three locations have been forced to temporarily close. For more information on theater in san francisco, see culture of san francisco theater. Showtimes and tickets for san francisco, ca 94115 moviefone. The independent live music in san francisco, california home. San francisco theater listings and tickets theatermania. Best indie movie theaters in the south bay cbs san francisco. The theater streams independent films as well as major releases. Reviews on independent movie theater in san francisco, ca roxie theater, sf film society cinema, balboa theater, castro theatre, landmark.
Drivein movie theaters may no longer be dotting the american landscape, but the good times and cozy feelings we expect from seeing a movie from the comfort of. The impending closure of this singlescreen independent movie theater in pacific heights, known for its arthouse screenings and midnight movies, has been a cause for sorrow for many in the bay area including filmmaker john waters. Amc metreon 16 san francisco, california 94103 amc. Find everything you need for your local movie theater near you. Lee neighborhood theaters is a chain of historic family owned and operated theaters located in san francisco, the marina, the presidio, and the 4 star. Discover the exclusive films well be playing in san francisco. San francisco auditions and casting calls nycastings. The golden gate theatre opened in san fransisco in 1922 as a vaudeville house.
Built in 1922, this historic and elegant building features glorious art deco and spanish baroque styles, and is the crown jewel of movie houses in the bay area. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end. We will comply with city and state directives and thus we will limit the capacity in the auditorium to not greater than 250 persons at any time. Named after the nearby golden gate bridge, which was completed 2 years before this theater opened on july 22, 1939. San francisco 115 harry potter and the cursed child. San francisco casting calls, open calls, theatre auditions, and modeling jobs. Please note due to concerns regarding covid19, the independent box office is currently closed. Bridge theatre in san francisco, ca cinema treasures. Seating is odd tho, saving the best viewing area for the use if a hall way. The roxie theater is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization supported in part by grants for the arts, the northern california community loan foundation, the san francisco arts commission, the thendara foundation, the voluntary arts contribution fund, and our members and donors. You can book work in 18 other major locations throughout the united states. The independent live music in san francisco, california. Upcoming events at the independent in san francisco, california.
Plan on attending if youre looking for a night at the theater with a little extra pizazz. Palo alto independent films group palo alto, ca meetup. Experience the magic and beauty of a silentera movie palace. It was one of the most successful venues for independent and foreign films in san francisco. The california theatre was located at 414 now 440 bush street, san francisco. Just across the bay from san francisco is the town of berkeley. Haight theatre named after the nearby golden gate bridge, which was completed 2 years before this theater opened on july 22, 1939. Movie times, buy movie tickets online, watch trailers and get directions to amc metreon 16 in san francisco, ca. Bridge theatre 1939 a small neighborhood theater with a big theater feel, the bridge screens popular firstrun independent films.
Located on the california street cable car line at polk street, the lumiere is. The lumiere theatre, a central venue for independent film in san francisco, will close sunday evening. Movie theaters in san francisco, ca cinema treasures. The bridge also features a special midnight film series on weekends that tends to include cult classics and typical midnight film fare. Sep 20, 2012 the lumiere theatre, a central venue for independent film in san francisco, will close sunday evening. Amc kabuki 8 san francisco, california 94115 amc theatres. As the oldest continuallyoperating movie theater in san francisco. At the castro theatre, all of our regularly scheduled films, singalongs and special events will go on as planned.
Historic movie theaters of san francisco the castro theater, built in 1922, has become a san francisco landmark jonathan goodyflickr. Coronavirus closures will devastate bay area independent. Amc metreon 16 san francisco, california 94103 amc theatres. Today, february 29 tomorrow, march 01 monday, march 02 tuesday, march 03 wednesday, march 04 thursday, march 05 friday, march 06 saturday, march 07 sunday, march 08 monday, march 09 tuesday, march 10 wednesday, march 11 thursday, march 12 friday. Opera plaza cinema change region select theatre 601 van ness avenue, near san franciscos civic center, san francisco, ca, 94102 now playing coming soon giveaways events. A tribute to independent cinema, and a way to help right now. Dec 18, 2018 one of the countrys last, great independent theaters, the castro theater has been entertaining san franciscans since 1922. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to shakespeares globe theatre. Ninth street independent film center, san francisco, ca. Aquarius theatre shows independent and foreign films with a history that includes early screenings of work by cinematographer haskell wexler. For those looking for a classic cinema experience, here are five of the best independent movie theaters in and around berkeley.
Stories like the balboa theatre in san francisco, restored under the guidance. San francisco theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection. Roxie theater 3117 16th st, san francisco, california 94103 rated 4. Movie theaters in san francisco, ca showing 1 30 of 36 open movie theaters all theaters 168 open 36 showing movies 22 closed 2 demolished 67 restoring 1 renovating 1. Our theatres showcase a wide variety of films ranging from independent and foreign film to 3d movies and smart films from hollywood. It was built in 1869 by william ralston, at that time the treasurer of the bank of california. This is a list of theatres and live performance venues in san francisco, california. San francisco playhouse 199seat nonprofit theater at 450 post street in union square. Guide to san francisco neighborhood movie theaters. Get tickets to upcoming events and find out whos playing. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. We usually stick to theaters around palo alto, mountain view, and redwood city. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. If youre interested in meeting up occasionally to see a film, mostly independent and sometimes not, and also meet some cool people, then this is the meetup for you.
Primarily known for uc berkeley and the gourmet food atmosphere, there is also a strong cinema culture in the area. Today, february 27 tomorrow, february 28 saturday, february 29 sunday, march 01 monday, march 02 tuesday, march 03 wednesday, march 04 thursday, march 05 friday, march 06 saturday, march 07 sunday, march 08 monday, march 09 tuesday, march 10 wednesday, march. San francisco indiefest the online home of sf indiefest. Sign up for eventfuls the reel buzz newsletter to get uptodate movie times and theater information delivered right to your inbox. Read real success stories from our talent that use our service daily.
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