Summer is nearly here and the Richmond District Neighborhood Center (RDNC) is kicking off their myriad of free programs for neighborhood families. First up is the 25th Annual Multicultural Children’s Fair on June 2 from 11am until 3pm. Stop by… Continue Reading
That big bridge swathed in International Orange in our backyard is turning 75 years old this weekend. In addition to a bevy of events, exhibitions and concerts taking place in the Presidio, be on the lookout for some changes in… Continue Reading
Stokereport posted this most excellent clip of a fight at Ocean Beach from the 1974 film “Slaughter in San Francisco”, starring Chuck Norris (though he’s not in this clip). Sound effects galore!! Notice how it’s sunny when he drives up,… Continue Reading
The sprucing up of the Balboa continues… Next week, the theater will be closed from Monday through Thursday to complete its next round of improvements. You may remember they had a “sponsor-a-seat” promotion several months ago, where patrons could “buy”… Continue Reading
It always interesting to ask people if they would climb Mt. Everest. Usually the answer is either “no way!” or “hell yes!” depending on their personality. Well, what about skiing down Mt. Everest? This Wednesday night, the Balboa Theater is… Continue Reading
You’ve probably heard of Bollywood – it’s the nickname for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India (formerly known as Bombay). But Before there was Bollywood, there was Tollywood – so dubbed in 1932 for the Tollygunge neighborhood of… Continue Reading
This Sunday night, the Balboa Theater is rolling out their own red carpet for a special viewing event. Join other movie enthusiasts to watch the live broadcast of the Academy Awards on the Balboa’s big screen. In addition to screening… Continue Reading
Last night, CinemaSF – the new name for the two theater chain of the Balboa and Vogue Theaters – sent out a newsletter that included a long sign-off letter from the Director of the Balboa, Gary Meyer. Meyer has been… Continue Reading