The 4 Star Theater, among the oldest movie houses in San Francisco, has been a cultural and entertainment treasure in the Outer Richmond and surrounding neighborhoods since 1921.
Richmond’s Beloved 4 Star Theater Renovated, Reopens
Fans Celebrate Cult Classic TV Series ‘Twin Peaks’
B-A-L-B-O-A in large all caps letters trimmed in red neon lights runs perpendicular in the middle of the Balboa Street thoroughfare between 37th and 38th avenues. Underneath, a classic white film marquee reads “Twin Peaks Fest Sold Out” in industrial black letters. The bustle of afternoon patrons generates a buzz of palpable excitement.
The Riptide Keeps on Adapting – And Rockin’
Another musical activity keeping the bar alive is the virtual Riptide Monday Night Open Mic on Zoom, hosted by Charlie Kaupp, 41, who is also a musician in the band The Treacherous French and has been the host of the well-attended Monday in-person open mic at The Riptide for several years.
Former USF radio station going back on airwaves
by Thomas K. Pendergast After a seven-year exile, KXSF radio will be launched back onto the airwaves at 102.5 FM, on July 10, to bring its free-format, non-commercial programming to San Francisco. Formerly known as KUSF, the entire […]
Robin Williams’ documentary explores early comedic roots
His brilliant mind seemed to absorb so much and go at a much faster speed than all of his peers, as several comedians interviewed in the documentary noted, including David Letterman, Steve Martin, Eric Idle, Lewis Black and close friend, Billy Crystal.
Oscars at the Balboa
The Balboa Theater will host its annual “Oscar extravaganza,” with host
Reed Kirk-Rahlmann, on Sunday, March 4.
November Calendar of Events – Richmond ReView
Things to do in the Richmond District.
New music series at Zion
Zion Lutheran Church is launching a concert series to support the organization
Interfaith Welcome Bay Area.
Marines at Argonne
Thirteen members of the 1st Marine Division Band, in honor of
Fleet Week, performed at the Argonne Elementary School playground.
Balboa Street busy in October; Fundraiser for Balboa Theater
There will be numerous events in theOuter Richmond District in October, including
a benefit show for the historic Balboa Theater.
Free Shakespeare Festival at Presidio
The SF Shakespeare Festival celebrates 35 years of free Shakespeare performances
by presenting “Hamlet” for the first time.
Richmond Roundup
Topics of interest for the Richmond District
Community comes together
An estimated 700 Richmond District residents gathered Tuesday, Aug. 2, to celebrate
National Night Out, a national community-building event sponsored locally by the SF
Police Department’s Richmond Station and its Community Police Advisory Board.
Historic Presidio Theater to be Rebuilt
The Presidio Trust has announced plans to rehabilitate the Presidio Theater, located in
the heart of the national park site on the Presidio’s Main Post, as a multi-purpose
performance space.
Richmond Roundup
Things to do in the Richmond District
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