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Purple Rain at The Balboa Theater, March 3

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Sarah B.

The purple one is back at The Balboa! Come catch a screening of the 1980’s classic rock film, Purple Rain, starring the one and only purple genius, Prince. The show is on Tuesday, March 3 and starts at 7:30pm. Purchase… Continue Reading →

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Saturday event: History of the West Side’s Movie Theatres @ Western Neighborhoods Project

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Sarah B.

We’re lucky to have two movie theaters in our neighborhood – the 4-Star and The Balboa Theater – but in our past, we had many theaters, including the largest one in San Francisco (I’m sure many readers remember lining up… Continue Reading →

History, Movies
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Outdoor movie nights return to Rossi Park with Coco (May 26) and the original Jumanji (June 16)

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Sarah B.

The Richmond District YMCA will once again host family movie nights at Rossi Park. Admission is free and all you need is a good blanket and layers to enjoy these family-friendly films. First up on Saturday, May 26 (5pm) is… Continue Reading →

Movies, Parks

Lost Landscapes of San Francisco Vol. 12 screening at Internet Archive, January 29

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Sarah B.

On January 29, Rick Prelinger will screen his 12th installment of Lost Landscapes: San Francisco at the Internet Archive (300 Funston). Combining favorites from past years with this year’s footage discoveries, this feature-length program (87% new material this year!) shows… Continue Reading →

Events, History, Movies

Saturday: See “Zootopia” for free in final Rossi Park Outdoor Movie night

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Sarah B.

This Saturday is the final installment of the “Outdoor Movie Nights in the Richmond” series. Come out to Rossi Park to watch the animated film Zootopia for free! Just bring your blankets and warm layers and then snuggle in for… Continue Reading →

Events, Kids, Movies, Parks
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Mark your calendar for Rossi Park Outdoor Movie nights

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Sarah B.

Outdoor movies are coming back this summer in Rossi Park on Saturday nights! The schedule for 2016 is: May 28th – Finding Nemo June 18th – Star Wars: The Force Awakens July 23rd – Hook August 13th – Zootopia Each… Continue Reading →

Events, Movies, Parks
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City declares Sunday “Balboa Theater Day” for its 90th birthday; Celebration party at 7pm

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Sarah B.

This Sunday marks 90 years since The Balboa Theater opened in 1926. The theater was constructed by Samuel H. Levin, with the well-known Reid Brothers as the architects (Cliff House, Fairmount Hotel, Spreckels Temple of Music in Golden Gate Park,… Continue Reading →

Business, Community, Movies
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Local links: Plant a sidewalk tree, free self-defense class, Richmond Dist cameos, Bonnard at Legion

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Sarah B.

Happy hump day Richmond District! Here are some local links to take you to the latter half of your week… Is your sidewalk looking a little bare? Plant a tree! Friends of the Urban Forest have a community planting happening… Continue Reading →

Art, Crime, Movies

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