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100 YEARS OF MOVIE MAGIC!
Join us on March 4th as we celebrate a century of cinema at the Grand Lake Theatre with a special lineup of timeless classics — and yes… they’re FREE!
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1pm, 4:30pm, 7pm) / Fantasia (12:30pm, 4:15pm, 6:30pm) / Singin’ in the Rain (1:15pm, 4pm, 7:30pm) / The Wizard of Oz (1:30pm, 5pm, 7:15pm).
From Technicolor musicals to Disney masterpieces and the yellow brick road, we’re bringing generations together under one historic marquee. Please note: Tickets cannot be reserved. Seating is first come, first serve, so arrive early! Tag your movie buddy, grab your popcorn, and help us celebrate 100 incredible years of film.
OH! San Diego 
is a free, annual March event showcasing the city’s diverse architecture through behind-the-scenes tours of iconic, historic, and contemporary buildings. Organized by the San Diego Architectural Foundation , it promotes design appreciation and community connection.
The Jacobs Music Center, home of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, is a world-class venue in the heart of Downtown San Diego hosts concerts of all kinds, comedy shows, corporate & civic events, film screenings and more. Re-opened in 2024 following an extensive $125 million renovation, the venue is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology, and it has a capacity of up to 1835 patrons. Embedded inside the performance chamber is a full-sized Robert Morton pneumatic pipe organ.
Guided Tours only at 10am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm, & 3pm. Tours limited to 30 people per tour. Advanced Registration Required – sign up here .
OH! San Diego is a free, annual March event showcasing the city’s diverse architecture through behind-the-scenes tours of iconic, historic, and contemporary buildings. Organized by the San Diego Architectural Foundation , it promotes design appreciation and community connection.
San Diego’s Civic Theatre is a landmark of mid-century civic architecture and a cornerstone of the city’s cultural life. Recently enhanced through a $7.5 million renovation, the theatre now features refreshed interior lobby spaces, upgraded restrooms, modernized food and beverage concessions, new exterior paint, and visitor-focused improvements throughout Civic Center Plaza. Guided tours will highlight how thoughtful design upgrades are enhancing the guest experience while honoring the theatre’s architectural legacy.
Guided Tours only at 10am, 11am, & 12pm. Tours limited to 30 people per tour. Advanced Registration Required – sign up here .
Douglas Fairbanks returns to the Balboa Theatre screen – this time, in color! He stars in The Black Pirate (1926) , as a shipwreck survivor hell-bent on vengeance who fights and tricks his way into becoming a pirate captain.
Organist: Ken Double.
Set in a dystopian future, Metropolis story follows Freder, the son of the city’s mastermind, whose love for a working-class woman leads him to the city’s unpleasant underbelly. Metropolis is often cited as one of the first science fiction feature films, opening the door to the hundreds of movies in the genre that exist today.
Organist: Brett Miller.
Directed by April Wright, this engaging documentary traces the evolution of American moviegoing—from humble penny arcades to the magnificent movie palaces that became cultural and architectural landmarks.
Presented by No Festival Required Independent Cinema as part of the Arizona Architectural Film Showcase with support from Friends of the Orpheum Theatre .
Doors open: 6:30pm. Movie: 7pm. Cinema snacks available for purchase and no-host bar available.
Safety Last! (1923) starring Harold Lloyd, with organist Russ Peck.
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