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Thursday 21, November

Lost Highway

Lost Highway

Rfor bizarre violent and sexual content, and for strong language

Thursday 21, November

Friday 22, November

Eraserhead

Eraserhead

Friday 22, November

Saturday 23, November

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Saturday 23, November

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

PG-13

Saturday 23, November

Lost Highway

Lost Highway

Rfor bizarre violent and sexual content, and for strong language

Saturday 23, November

Comedy at the 4 Star

Comedy at the 4 Star

Saturday 23, November

Sunday 24, November

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Sunday 24, November

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

PG-13

Sunday 24, November

Eraserhead

Eraserhead

Sunday 24, November

LIVE MUSIC: Ryan Wong, Ryli, Silverware

LIVE MUSIC: Ryan Wong, Ryli, Silverware

PG

Sunday 24, November

Monday 25, November

Grateful Dead: The Closing Of Winterland

Grateful Dead: The Closing Of Winterland

TBC

Monday 25, November

Tuesday 26, November

Live Music: Simon Joyner

Live Music: Simon Joyner

PG-13

Tuesday 26, November

Wednesday 27, November

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox

PGfor action, smoking and slang humor

Wednesday 27, November

Friday 29, November

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox

PGfor action, smoking and slang humor

Friday 29, November

Moonrise Kingdom

Moonrise Kingdom

for sexual content and smoking

Friday 29, November

The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Rlanguage, some sexual content and violence.

Friday 29, November

Rushmore

Rushmore

Rfor language and brief nudity

Friday 29, November

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Rfor language, some drug use, violence and partial nudity

Friday 29, November

Saturday 30, November

Rushmore

Rushmore

Rfor language and brief nudity

Saturday 30, November

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Rfor language, some drug use, violence and partial nudity

Saturday 30, November

The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Rlanguage, some sexual content and violence.

Saturday 30, November

Sunday 1, December

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox

PGfor action, smoking and slang humor

Sunday 1, December

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Rfor language, some drug use, violence and partial nudity

Sunday 1, December

Moonrise Kingdom

Moonrise Kingdom

for sexual content and smoking

Sunday 1, December

Rushmore

Rushmore

Rfor language and brief nudity

Sunday 1, December

Saturday 7, December

RICHMOND WINTER PROM: Uncle Chris & more music

RICHMOND WINTER PROM: Uncle Chris & more music

PG

Saturday 7, December

Sunday 8, December

Dark Entries + CTC present: Panoramic Colorsound

Dark Entries + CTC present: Panoramic Colorsound

Sunday 8, December

Monday 9, December

Basement presents: SANTA’S SLAY (2005) on VHS

Basement presents: SANTA’S SLAY (2005) on VHS

Monday 9, December

Tuesday 10, December

Dark Entries presents: New Wave

Dark Entries presents: New Wave

Tuesday 10, December

Thursday 12, December

A People's History of North American Music

A People's History of North American Music

PG-13

Thursday 12, December

Sunday 15, December

Monster's Xmas & The Life & Adventures of Santa

Monster's Xmas & The Life & Adventures of Santa

Sunday 15, December

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, he attempts to throw together a Thanksgiving dinner.

Saturday 23, November

Sunday 24, November

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A People's History of North American Music

A People's History of North American Music

PG-13

A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICAN MUSIC A new lecture / film / slideshow that attempts to tell the entire history of North American music in ninety minutes! Mississippi Record label and store founder Eric Isaacson will guide you through this whirlwind presentation of archival film, sound clips and images. Subjects include: - Examples of industrialization devolving the human race to become dumber while other animals are getting smarter. - The insane early American Puritan's visions of a utopian musicless society. - How The Church Of Scientology saved the record industry. - A brief history of Mississippi Records and details about the many chips on their shoulders. - The dystopian world of Spotify and AI music. - Hopeful messages about the future. Overall, it's the story of how the powers that be try to control music and people throughout history finding ways to work outside puritans, corporations and tech lords' systems despite these social engineers' best efforts. Don't worry, it's a fun telling of this tale with lots of great music, images and wild stories. About the presenter - Eric Isaacson founded the Mississippi Records store and label in 2003. The label has released over 360 records and 160 cassettes. Eric has toured with presentations like this one for the past eleven years, performing over two hundred shows in over forty different countries.

Thursday 12, December

Basement presents: SANTA’S SLAY (2005) on VHS

Basement presents: SANTA’S SLAY (2005) on VHS

Presented by Basement VHS: SANTA’S SLAY (2005) Santa Claus is actually a demon who lost a bet with an angel, so he becomes the giver of toys and happiness. But when the bet is off, he returns to his evil ways. The Basement is an art collective with one of the largest VHS archives in the Bay Area. Every week, they screen a movie in their basement in the Mission. On this night, they will be taking their series to the 4-Star! VHS preshow also curated by The Basement.

Monday 9, December

Comedy at the 4 Star

Comedy at the 4 Star

Join us for a night of National and International touring Comedians. As seen on Last Comic Standing, the stages of Cobb’a Comedy Club, and the Punchline SF. Comedy at the 4 Star Theater is one of the most unique stand-up comedy experiences in the bay. Headliner: Chris Beasley Chris Beasley is a Bay Area Comic originally from Dallas, Texas. Drawing on personal anecdotes and a sharp eye for societal absurdities, Chris's brand of comedy is both hilarious and introspective. Chris can be seen at 3 of his local clubs, San Jose Improv, Rooster T Feathers & Alameda Comedy Club. He has been invited to perform in the Inaugural Riot Comedy Festival, the Sac Town Comedy Festival and the World Series of Comedy. Candy Shaw Candy Shaw (née Churilla) is a Bay Area-based comedian. She appeared on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and placed 3rd in California’s Funniest Female Contest (2009). She also performed at San Francisco‘s unique comedy celebration, Comedy Day and has opened for such greats as Mark Curry, Will Durst, Bobcat Goldthwait, Marga Gomez, Rob Schneider, and Tom Segura Hosted by: Helen Chu Helen Chu is a Bay Area based comedian who was born in Beijing, raised by Chinese mom and Jewish stepfather, and now works in tech. Her comedy draws inspiration from her mixed culture upbringing, working in the field of engineering as boss lady, and also being a mom. She has performed in SF Sketchfest and opened for Donnell Rawlings. Her comedy tour has taken her to take the stage in Paris, Vienna, Lisbon, LA, and NY. Jide Okonkwo Jide Okonkwo is a Bay Area-based Comedian, Actor & Writer. Living through laughter. With an international background, Jide brings a worldly (and sometimes otherworldly) perspective to the stage. Although based in the Bay Area, Jide has performed on many stages around the world, including at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A lover of laughter and mangoes, his sweet tooth is the perfect foil for his sharp tongue. Catch him light up the stage with his smooth & cheeky style. Dan Lewis Dan Lewis is a standup comic originally from Detroit, now living in Oakland. Winner of the 2022 East Bay Comedy Competition, he is a regular at the Alameda Comedy Club and can be found performing at venues all around the Bay Area. He enjoys cheese sandwiches, and in his free time he likes to count.

Saturday 23, November

Dark Entries + CTC present: Panoramic Colorsound

Dark Entries + CTC present: Panoramic Colorsound

DARK ENTRIES + THE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM PRESENT: PANORAMIC COLORSOUND THIS EVENT WILL BE A VISUAL EXPLORATION CONCEPT OF TELEVISION & FILM FROM THE 70s, 80s, 90s, AND TODAY WITH THE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT OF THE ALBUM With their 300th release, Dark Entries has continued their track record of exposing us to the obscure and wonderful.  Comprised of Cooper, Letkiewicz and Bisenius, The Creative Technology Consortium’s Panoramic Colorsound transports listeners through the depths of their own creativity with 25 original compositions.   Conjured as a modern cinematic listening experience, inspired by film and television of the 80’s, 90’s and today, the soundtrack is defined by rippling harmonic waves of guitar, bass, and electronic modulation only able to be cut through by impactful percussion.  The trio truly grab the attentive by the hand and take us on a journey throughout the album.   The introspective “Down The Hall – What We Make Happen” slows the mind with hypnotic arpeggios and guitar riffs filling the air between soft rhythmic percussion and dream-like voices / synths flying through the air before fading away, as they arrived.  The lullaby-esque guitar outro is soon snapped by the syncopated drum programming and distorted synthesis of “Far From Amateur.”  The only penetrable sounds through this fortress are conversely pure in timbre.  Later on “Sympathetic Ear” walks us inside a grid-like world of intrigue with the deep chugging bass supporting synthetic arpeggios before communicating with interweaving waves of electric guitar, rhythmic snares, and what might be laser beams from approaching ships.   Simply put CtC’s Parnoramic Colorsound stands alone as an album for a closed-eye visual experience, but evolving into a nearly 3hr film that encourages focused listening and visual exploration. Special intro and Q&A with a member of CtC to follow the film!

Sunday 8, December

Dark Entries presents: New Wave

Dark Entries presents: New Wave

Dark Entries presents: NEW WAVE with opening and closing DJ sets by Topazu Mile-high hair. Synthesized music. Underground parties. Elizabeth Ai was on a mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of 80s Vietnamese new wave until she rediscovered a hidden past. Special intro, Q&A, and book signing from director Elizabeth Ai! DOORS & MUSIC at 6:30 PM | FILM at 7:00 PM

Tuesday 10, December

Eraserhead

Eraserhead

Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.

Friday 22, November

Sunday 24, November

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Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox

PGfor action, smoking and slang humor

An urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation.

Wednesday 27, November

Friday 29, November

Sunday 1, December

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Grateful Dead: The Closing Of Winterland

Grateful Dead: The Closing Of Winterland

TBC

The title derives from the fact that it was the last concert in San Francisco's Winterland Arena, which was shut down shortly thereafter. The Dead celebrated the closing as an approximately five-hour-long party and invited some guests including guitarist John Cipollina of Quicksilver Messenger Service and Ken Kesey as well as actor Dan Aykroyd who provided the midnight countdown.

Monday 25, November

LIVE MUSIC: Ryan Wong, Ryli, Silverware

LIVE MUSIC: Ryan Wong, Ryli, Silverware

PG

LIVE MUSIC: Ryan Wong Ryli Silverware 6:30 PM Doors 7:00 PM Music $12 ADV / $15 DOOR

Sunday 24, November

Live Music: Simon Joyner

Live Music: Simon Joyner

PG-13

(((folkYEAH))) Presents: Simon Joyner Simon Joyner is a singer-songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska. He's been flying under the radar since 1991, releasing music on various independent labels including: Team Love, Jagjaguwar, Sing Eunuchs!, Catsup Plate, One-Hour, Shrimper, Brinkman, Secretly Canadian, and Unread. He is also the co-founder of Grapefruit Records (grapefruitrecordclub.com) and an occasional producer of other people's albums. Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm

Tuesday 26, November

Lost Highway

Lost Highway

Rfor bizarre violent and sexual content, and for strong language

After a bizarre encounter at a party, a jazz saxophonist is framed for the murder of his wife and sent to prison, where he inexplicably morphs into a young mechanic and begins leading a new life.

Thursday 21, November

Saturday 23, November

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Monster's Xmas & The Life & Adventures of Santa

Monster's Xmas & The Life & Adventures of Santa

Looking for a xenacious X-mas x-perience? In other words, do you want something different to watch this holiday season? Well Media Meltdown has the solution for you! This December 15th, we'll be showing a double feature of rare TV Christmas specials including The Monster's Christmas (an insane 1981 New  Zealand children's film that follows a little girl on a quest to help a bunch of wacky monsters reclaim their voices from an aerobicizing witch) and The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus (a 1985 Rankin & Bass stop-motion fever dream adapted from L. Frank Baum that amounts to the most pagan Christmas movie in existence)! This will be an all-ages Movie Madhouse for weird little punks and freaky adults looking for some holiday cheer alike! MEDIA MELTDOWN MOVIE MADHOUSE Piranha Psychotronica and Kafka X bring you a new experience in cinematic depravity… Media Meltdown Movie Madhouse! Prepare yourself to enter into a world of face-flaying forgotten and forsaken films… Made-for-TV, Direct-to-Video, VCR games, and more wiley weirdness than your minds can handle! Commit yourself every 3rd Sunday to … MEDIA MELTDOWN MOVIE MADHOUSE!

Sunday 15, December

Moonrise Kingdom

Moonrise Kingdom

for sexual content and smoking

Moonrise Kingdom is the seventh film directed by two-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums). Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two 12-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in every which way. Bruce Willis plays the local sheriff, Captain Sharp. Edward Norton is a Khaki Scout troop leader, Scout Master Ward. Bill Murray and Frances McDormand portray the young girl’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bishop. The cast also includes Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, and Bob Balaban; and introduces Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward as Sam and Suzy, the boy and girl.

Friday 29, November

Sunday 1, December

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RICHMOND WINTER PROM: Uncle Chris & more music

RICHMOND WINTER PROM: Uncle Chris & more music

PG

THE RICHMOND WINTER PROM featuring music from: Uncle Chris Country Risqué Double Helix Peace Treaty and acoustic Record Store Sets from: The Richmond Revue & Freight Train Lady DOORS at 5:00PM | MUSIC UNTIL 11:00 PM Prom attire highly encouraged!

Saturday 7, December

Rushmore

Rushmore

Rfor language and brief nudity

The extracurricular king of Rushmore preparatory school is put on academic probation.

Friday 29, November

Saturday 30, November

Sunday 1, December

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The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Rlanguage, some sexual content and violence.

The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka between the first and second World Wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend.

Friday 29, November

Saturday 30, November

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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Rfor language, some drug use, violence and partial nudity

With a plan to exact revenge on a mythical shark that killed his partner, Oceanographer Steve Zissou rallies a crew that includes his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or may not be his son.

Friday 29, November

Saturday 30, November

Sunday 1, December

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Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

PG-13

Laura Palmer's harrowing final days are chronicled one year after the murder of Teresa Banks, a resident of Twin Peaks' neighboring town.

Saturday 23, November

Sunday 24, November

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