Movie Theaters Around the City
For the film enthusiast, there is wide choice of Movie theaters around San Francisco offering movies for most tastes from the latest Hollywood blockbuster to the cult classic, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". San Franciscans revel in the different and obscure and THE CITY does not disappoint.
The Bridge Theater
3010 Geary Boulevard at Blake
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 267-4893
Considered one the best cinemas for catching the Best Midnight Films by the local newsprint papers, the Bridge Theater, built in 1939, gets its name from San Francisco's world renown Golden Gate Bridge. It screens such films as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", which has become a cult classic since the late 70's and which you probably will not be watching soon at The Metreon.
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 648-4893
Foreign Cinema, located in the heart of the Mission District, is not just a quintessential San Francisco dining experience serving up a California and Mediterranean cuisine but also screening foreign and independent films in their covered outdoor courtyard. The ambience is great and has a vintage-European vibe.
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Delight in experiencing the well-known sights and landmarks of San Francisco in a new and exciting way with San Francisco MOVIE TOURS. You watch actual movie clips on the 'Theater-on-Wheels'® big screen, as you pass by locations made famous by classic and contemporary movies. Guests get a unique perspective on the history of San Francisco simply by following its cinematic past. Your enthusiastic and interactive actor-turned-guide provides behind-the-scenes information and trivia about San Francisco and your favorite films.
Roxie Theater
3117 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 863-1087
The Roxie is San Francisco's oldest continually operating theater; turning 100 in 2009. It has been functioning as an independent art house theater since the 1970s, showing the best of art, music, foreign and documentary films. It is home for some of our city's most popular festivals, including IndiFest, DocFest, NoisePOP and FrameLine.
Metreon
101 4th Street, # 2045
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 369-6000
For the latest Hollywood blockbusters, San Francisco has movie theaters offering movies for the entire family and with latest accommodations. One of the best well known cinemas in The City, is the Metreon which is the first-of-its-kind entertainment center located at Fourth and Mission streets in the heart of downtown San Francisco. This 350,000 square-foot complex features an eclectic mix of the Bay Area's best restaurants, shopping venues, theatres, and entertainment destinations, including the West Coast's largest IMAX theatre.
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San Francisco Theater
If the performing arts is what you are in the mood for, San Francisco has world class theaters offering from the classics to cutting edge performances. You surely will not be disappointed with the variety of performances you can catch during your weekend in San Francisco.
Mugwumpin
925 Mission Street, Suite 109
San Francisco, CA 94103
info@mugwumpin.org
Mugwumpin is an experimental theater group which prefers to present their theatrical performances outside the conventional theaters. "Bay Area performers taking theater out of theaters is nothing new, of course — in the late ’60s and ’70s, thanks to influential counter cultural groups like the Diggers and the S.F. Mime Troupe, there was an explosion of experimental work." These types of performances are popular with patrons of the arts, who give grants for “creative place-making” — art that can reach broad audiences and help revitalize downtrodden neighborhoods. Their last performance, “Future Power Motive,” which tells the story of Nikola Tesla's tragic life, was held at the old mint.
Teatro ZinZanni
110 Pacific Ave Box
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-438-2668
Set along San Francisco’s historic waterfront, Teatro ZinZanni is a bewitching evening of European Cabaret and Cirque, Divas and Madmen, Spectacle and Sensuality with Live Music and a Gourmet Five-Course Dinner. It came to San Francisco in March of 2000 and was located on Pier 29 along the Embarcadero where it captivated audiences for eleven years, but will reopen its permanent home on Broadway and Embarcadero by the end of 2012. Teatro ZinZanni breaks new artistic territory with this intoxicating blend of interactive theater, spectacle, fine arts and fine dining. Definitely a must see for all who wish to see a performance which has become a truly unique San Francisco experience not to be missed.
Orpheum Theater 
1192 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
If a major theatrical production is what your palate craves, San Francisco has several fine theaters such as The Orpheum, which has been named a San Francisco Historical Landmark. The theater first opened in 1926 and has hosted a number of Broadway shows. In 1988 a $20 million renovation was completed in order to make the theater better suited for Broadway shows. In the coming months, The Orpheum will be the home to shows such as American Idiot , Les Miserables, The Lion King, and Wicked so start making plans for a weekend to catch one of these performances.
WAR MEMORIAL OPERA
301 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102-4509
(415) 864-3330
For those wishing to see world class opera, an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text (called a libretto) and musical score, in a theatrical setting and incorporating many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance, the War Memorial Opera House is your perfect destination. Home of the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet, the War Memorial Opera House opened in 1932 is a landmark cultural institution owned and operated by the City and County of San Francisco. The San Francisco Symphony performed most of its concerts in the house, from 1932 to 1980. The theater has 3,146 seats plus 200 standing room places. This 2012 summer season will include performances of Nixon in China, Attila, and The Magic Flute.