Film evenings begin with optional potluck refreshments & social hour at 6:30 pm, followed by the film at 7:30 pm, followed by optional discussion after the film.
donations requested
The 2010 Cheryl Dunye film about two middle-aged, lesbian couples who accidentally kill a younger lesbian and hide the body, without reporting it to the authorities.
$8
The story of a primordial fiend who rises from the murky depths to quench its insatiable lust for Bikini-Clad Beauties. Part of the theater's Friday Late Night series.
$10
A feature-length documentary directed by Spencer McCall about the Games of Nonchalance, the San Francisco-based alternate reality game (known familiarly as The Jejune Institute). Followed by a Q&A with the director and producer.
$8
Film evenings begin with optional potluck refreshments and social hour at 6:30pm, followed by the film at 7:30pm, followed by optional discussion after the film.
donations requested
Film, Social Events, Attractions Thu., June 13, Thu., June 27, Thu., July 11, Thu., July 25, Thu., Aug. 8, Wed., Aug. 14 and Thu., Aug. 22
With sundown screenings of a variety of films, preceded by trivia games, and food and drink for sale from the East Bay Bike Coalition. Check JackLondonSquare.com for full schedule.
free
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