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Unless otherwise noted all programs will be presented in English. All programs and events are free and open to the public.

Results 1 - 45 for Thursday, May 23, 2013 - Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
10:30 - 11:30
Preschool Films

Come see preschool-age films based on your favorite books!

West Portal
Saturday, May 25, 2013
3:00 - 5:00
Last Saturday of the Month Movies

Ponyo is an animated adventure centered on a 5-year-old boy and his relationship with a goldfish princess who longs to become human.

Last Saturday of the Month Movies are for all ages.  The audience limit is 42.

Bernal Heights
Saturday, May 25, 2013
4:00 - 5:30
Paranorman

When a small town comes under siege by zombies, who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman, who is able to speak with the dead. In addition to the zombies, he’ll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst, of all, grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. But this young ghoul whisperer may find his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits.

Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mitz-Plasse
Focus Features; Directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell
Rated PG; 92 minutes; 2012

Potrero
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
10:15 - 10:45
Marina
Thursday, May 30, 2013
10:15 - 10:45
Preschool Films

For ages 3 to 5 and parents/caregivers.

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Thursday, May 30, 2013
11:00 - 11:30
Preschool Films

For ages 3 to 5 and parents/caregivers.

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Thursday, May 30, 2013
3:00 - 4:30
Movie and Popcorn: Wreck-It Ralph
School's almost out! Come celebrate with a movie and popcorn. Wreck-It Ralph, rated PG, 101 minutes. All ages welcome
Ocean View
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
10:00 - 10:30
Parkside
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Films and Videos

Titles to be Announced.

Children ages 5 and younger

Visitacion Valley
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
Igor
Igor, the assistant of an evil scientist, is determined to become a scientist himself and win first prize at the Evil Science Fair.
Western Addition
Thursday, June 6, 2013
10:15 - 10:45
Preschool Films

For ages 3 to 5 and parents/caregivers.

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Thursday, June 6, 2013
11:00 - 11:30
Preschool Films

For ages 3 to 5 and parents/caregivers.

Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Saturday, June 8, 2013
3:00 - 4:30
Green Saturdays @ Bernal

Perrin and Cluzaud clearly aim to discourage pollution and encourage conservation, but their movie mostly serves as a treat for the eyes and ears As narrator Pierce Brosnan states, "The Ocean is alive," and the crew spent four years crossing the globe to capture its most intriguing sights, from the salt-encrusted marine iguanas of the Galápagos Islands to the silky fur seals of South Africa.

Green Saturdays@ Bernal takes place the second Saturday of every month. The program features hands-on activities and useful information for sustainable living.  This program is for all ages and we encourage family participation.

Bernal Heights
Monday, June 10, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Videos
Preschool videos for ages 3-5.
Glen Park
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
6:30 - 7:15
Fun Flicks
Younger school age films: Bark, George, Bears!, Beast of Monsieur Racine, Ben and Me. For children 3-8. Bring a snack and enjoy the show!
Potrero
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
10:00 - 10:30
*Preschool Films

Preschool Films for 3 to 5 years old. Groups of 5 or more must call ahead to confirm space.  

Western Addition
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Films and Videos

Titles to be Announced.

Children ages 5 and younger

Visitacion Valley
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
10:00 - 11:30
Preschool Films & Videos

Preschool Films and Videos

Programs at 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

"Weekend with Wendell," "Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!" "All the Colors of the Earth," "No Roses for Harry"

Children ages 5 and younger

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
Hideaways
Siblings run away from home and decide to move into the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art , where they soon discover there is a mystery to be solved.
Western Addition
Thursday, June 20, 2013
10:00 - 11:30
Preschool Films & Videos

Preschool Films and Videos

Programs at 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

"Weekend with Wendell," "Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!" "All the Colors of the Earth," "No Roses for Harry"

Children ages 5 and younger

Thursday, June 20, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Videos

Preschool Videos

For Ages 3-5
Titles to be Announced

Space limited. Reservations for groups required. Make reservations by calling Sunset Children's Department at 355-2818.

 

 

Sunset
Saturday, June 22, 2013
11:00 - 11:30
Preschool Films & Videos

Preschool Films and Videos

"Weekend with Wendell," "Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!" "All the Colors of the Earth," "No Roses for Harry"

Children ages 5 and younger

Monday, June 24, 2013
6:30 - 8:00
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first full-length animated feature and one of the top ten all-time money makers. It is still considered by many critics one of the 40 greatest American films, animated or not.  Come watch Doc, Happy, Bashful, Sneezy, Sleepy, Grumpy, and Dopey sing "Whistle While You Work" and vanquish the evil queen on our big screen!

In glorious Technicolor: Disney, 83 minutes, 1937
West Portal
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
10:15 - 10:45
Marina
Thursday, June 27, 2013
3:00 - 4:30
Summer Movie: Despicable Me
Join us for a movie and popcorn: Despicable Me, rated PG. 95 minutes.
Ocean View
Saturday, June 29, 2013
3:00 - 5:00
Last Saturday of the Month Movies

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.

Last Saturday of the Month Movies is for all ages.  Audience limit is 42.

Bernal Heights
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Films and Videos

Titles to be Announced.

Children ages 5 and younger

Visitacion Valley
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Films and Videos

Titles to be Announced.

Children ages 5 and younger

Visitacion Valley
Thursday, July 18, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Videos

Preschool Videos

For Ages 3-5
Titles to be Announced

Space limited. Reservations for groups required. Make reservations by calling Sunset Children's Department at 355-2818.

 

 

Sunset
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Films and Videos

Titles to be Announced.

Children ages 5 and younger

Visitacion Valley
Friday, August 2, 2013
4:00 - 6:00
Paranorman

Kodi SKodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mitz-Plasse

Focus Focus Features; Directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell

Rated PG; 92 minutes; 2012 When a small town comes under siege by zombies, who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman, who is able to speak with the dead. In addition to the zombies, he’ll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst, of all, grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. But this young ghoul whisperer may find his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits.

Space is limited. Please call up to 6 days in advance for a reservation.

Mission Bay
Saturday, August 10, 2013
3:00 - 4:30
Green Saturdays @ Bernal

The Insect Discovery Lab provides youth with an opportunity to handle and explore the fantastic lives of millipedes, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more while learning about the extraordinarily diverse world in which they live and their key role in the web of life.

 Green Saturdays@ Bernal takes place the second Saturday of every month. The program features hands-on activities and useful information for sustainable living.  This program is for all ages and we encourage family participation. Limit to first 25 participants

Bernal Heights
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Films and Videos

Titles to be Announced.

Children ages 5 and younger

Visitacion Valley
Thursday, August 15, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Videos

Preschool Videos

For Ages 3-5
Titles to be Announced

Space limited. Reservations for groups required. Make reservations by calling Sunset Children's Department at 355-2818.

 

 

Sunset
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Films and Videos

Titles to be Announced.

Children ages 5 and younger

Visitacion Valley
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
10:15 - 10:45
Preschool Films and Videos

Titles to be Announced.

Children ages 5 and younger

Visitacion Valley
Saturday, September 14, 2013
3:00 - 4:30
Green Saturdays @ Bernal

Perrin and Cluzaud clearly aim to discourage pollution and encourage conservation, but their movie mostly serves as a treat for the eyes and ears As narrator Pierce Brosnan states, "The Ocean is alive," and the crew spent four years crossing the globe to capture its most intriguing sights, from the salt-encrusted marine iguanas of the Galápagos Islands to the silky fur seals of South Africa.

Green Saturdays@ Bernal takes place the second Saturday of every month. The program features hands-on activities and useful information for sustainable living.  This program is for all ages and we encourage family participation.

Bernal Heights
Thursday, September 19, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Videos

Preschool Videos

For Ages 3-5
Titles to be Announced

Space limited. Reservations for groups required. Make reservations by calling Sunset Children's Department at 355-2818.

 

 

Sunset
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
10:15 - 10:45
Preschool Films and Videos

Titles to be Announced.

Children ages 5 and younger

Visitacion Valley
Saturday, October 12, 2013
3:00 - 4:30
Green Saturdays @ Bernal

Perrin and Cluzaud clearly aim to discourage pollution and encourage conservation, but their movie mostly serves as a treat for the eyes and ears As narrator Pierce Brosnan states, "The Ocean is alive," and the crew spent four years crossing the globe to capture its most intriguing sights, from the salt-encrusted marine iguanas of the Galápagos Islands to the silky fur seals of South Africa.

Green Saturdays@ Bernal takes place the second Saturday of every month. The program features hands-on activities and useful information for sustainable living.  This program is for all ages and we encourage family participation.

Bernal Heights
Thursday, October 17, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Videos

Preschool Videos

For Ages 3-5
Titles to be Announced

Space limited. Reservations for groups required. Make reservations by calling Sunset Children's Department at 355-2818.

 

 

Sunset
Saturday, November 9, 2013
3:00 - 4:30
Green Saturdays @ Bernal

Perrin and Cluzaud clearly aim to discourage pollution and encourage conservation, but their movie mostly serves as a treat for the eyes and ears As narrator Pierce Brosnan states, "The Ocean is alive," and the crew spent four years crossing the globe to capture its most intriguing sights, from the salt-encrusted marine iguanas of the Galápagos Islands to the silky fur seals of South Africa.

Green Saturdays@ Bernal takes place the second Saturday of every month. The program features hands-on activities and useful information for sustainable living.  This program is for all ages and we encourage family participation.

Bernal Heights
Thursday, November 21, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Videos

Preschool Videos

For Ages 3-5
Titles to be Announced

Space limited. Reservations for groups required. Make reservations by calling Sunset Children's Department at 355-2818.

 

 

Sunset
Saturday, December 14, 2013
3:00 - 4:30
Green Saturdays @ Bernal

Perrin and Cluzaud clearly aim to discourage pollution and encourage conservation, but their movie mostly serves as a treat for the eyes and ears As narrator Pierce Brosnan states, "The Ocean is alive," and the crew spent four years crossing the globe to capture its most intriguing sights, from the salt-encrusted marine iguanas of the Galápagos Islands to the silky fur seals of South Africa.

Green Saturdays@ Bernal takes place the second Saturday of every month. The program features hands-on activities and useful information for sustainable living.  This program is for all ages and we encourage family participation.

Bernal Heights
Thursday, December 19, 2013
10:30 - 11:00
Preschool Videos

Preschool Videos

For Ages 3-5
Titles to be Announced

Space limited. Reservations for groups required. Make reservations by calling Sunset Children's Department at 355-2818.

 

 

Sunset

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