One of the countrys last, great independent theaters, the castro theater has been entertaining san franciscans since 1922. Sign up for eventfuls the reel buzz newsletter to get uptodate movie times and theater information delivered right to your inbox. In the early 70s the venue fell into a state of decline, but it was quickly picked up and restored by the late. The bridge also features a special midnight film series on weekends that tends to include cult classics and typical midnight film fare. The independent box office is located at 628 divisadero and open 11am6pm, mondayfriday. As the oldest continuallyoperating movie theater in san francisco. Sep 20, 2012 the lumiere theatre, a central venue for independent film in san francisco, will close sunday evening. We usually stick to theaters around palo alto, mountain view, and redwood city. Operating an independent theater is a labor of love that produces negligible profit.
For those looking for a classic cinema experience, here are five of the best independent movie theaters in and around berkeley. 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. Delancey street theatre indie movie theater in san francisco. It was built in 1869 by william ralston, at that time the treasurer of the bank of california. As the oldest continuallyoperating movie theater in san francisco, it would be impossible to make this list without a mention of the roxie. You can book work in 18 other major locations throughout the united states. Ninth street independent film center home facebook. Get tickets to upcoming events and find out whos playing. Showtimes and tickets for san francisco, ca 94115 moviefone. Plan on attending if youre looking for a night at the theater with a little extra pizazz.
We will comply with city and state directives and thus we will limit the capacity in the auditorium to not greater than 250 pers. San francisco indiefest the online home of sf indiefest. Our talent lands auditions and books work in the bay area. Coronavirus closures will devastate bay area independent. Located on the california street cable car line at polk street, the lumiere is. Best indie movie theaters in the south bay cbs san francisco. 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. The independent live music in san francisco, california. San francisco 115 harry potter and the cursed child. Stories like the balboa theatre in san francisco, restored under the guidance. San francisco theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection. Reviews on independent movie theater in san francisco, ca roxie theater, sf film society cinema, balboa theater, castro theatre, landmark.
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Inside, the auditorium is an elegant mix of art deco, spanish and. 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. 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. Movie theaters in san francisco, ca cinema treasures. San francisco indiefest the online home of sf indiefest, sf. San francisco auditions and casting calls nycastings. Mar 16, 2020 stories like the balboa theatre in san francisco. Dec 18, 2018 one of the countrys last, great independent theaters, the castro theater has been entertaining san franciscans since 1922.
It later became a major movie theatre, featuring a cinerama screen in the 60s. 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. 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. Named after the nearby golden gate bridge, which was completed 2 years before this theater opened on july 22, 1939. 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. 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. Coronavirus closures will devastate bay area independent cinemas.
Top 10 best independent movie theater in san francisco, ca yelp. Read real success stories from our talent that use our service daily. Historic movie theaters of san francisco the castro theater, built in 1922, has become a san francisco landmark jonathan goodyflickr. Find everything you need for your local movie theater near you.
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. 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. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Experience the magic and beauty of a silentera movie palace. San francisco theater listings and tickets theatermania. Winner of the 2016, 14, and 12 bay area critics circle award for best overall production, custom made is committed. The golden gate theatre opened in san fransisco in 1922 as a vaudeville house. The 10 best san francisco movie theaters with photos. Well need our historic neighborhood movie theaters more than ever when the. Ninth street independent film center, san francisco, ca. The lumiere theatre, a central venue for independent film in san francisco, will close sunday evening.
Best indie cinema in the bay area area bay area alist. Roxie theater 3117 16th st, san francisco, california 94103 rated 4. Primarily known for uc berkeley and the gourmet food atmosphere, there is also a strong cinema culture in the area. Jan 14, 2019 historic movie theaters of san francisco the castro theater, built in 1922, has become a san francisco landmark jonathan goodyflickr. Aquarius theatre shows independent and foreign films with a history that includes early screenings of work by cinematographer haskell wexler. 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. Movie times, buy movie tickets online, watch trailers and get directions to amc metreon 16 in san francisco, ca.
On sunday, san franciscos clay theatre will close its doors to moviegoers after more than a century in business. It was one of the most successful venues for independent and foreign films in san francisco. Guide to san francisco neighborhood movie theaters. Amc kabuki 8 san francisco, california 94115 amc theatres.
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. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. Upcoming events at the independent in san francisco, california. More and more it seems going to the movies has become a.
Located on the california street cable car line at polk street, the lumiere is broken into. Palo alto independent films group palo alto, ca meetup. Bridge theatre 1939 a small neighborhood theater with a big theater feel, the bridge screens popular firstrun independent films. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 94115 or san francisco, ca. This is a list of theatres and live performance venues in san francisco, california. It was destroyed in the san francisco earthquake of 1906. The 15 best indie movie theaters in san francisco foursquare. Please note due to concerns regarding covid19, the independent box office is currently closed. 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. The independent live music in san francisco, california home. 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.
San francisco movie times eventful movies is your source for uptodate movie times and movie theater information in san francisco. A tribute to independent cinema, and a way to help right now. Seating is odd tho, saving the best viewing area for the use if a hall way. Amc metreon 16 san francisco, california 94103 amc. The theater streams independent films as well as major releases.
Golden gate theatre information golden gate theatre. 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. San francisco playhouse 199seat nonprofit theater at 450 post street in union square. 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. 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. Bridge theatre in san francisco, ca cinema treasures.
The california theatre was located at 414 now 440 bush street, san francisco. 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. The independent theater is known for its arthouse movies and showed the san francisco midnight premiere of john waters film, pink flamingos, in 1972. Discover and share movie times for movies now playing and coming soon to local theaters in san francisco. 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. Classic, foreign and independent films, unique special events, and home to many san francisco film festivals. Ninth street independent film center nsifc a permanent home for san francisco and the bay areas independent film community.
The bridge theatre was closed on december 27, 2012. 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. Due to the coronavirus shelter in place order, all three locations have been forced to temporarily close. Beth laberge kqed the rocky horror picture show, performed by bawdy caste, opened up at the. Just across the bay from san francisco is the town of berkeley.
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