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Special Events in the U.S. West outside of the L.A. Metro area

Special Events in the U.S. West outside of the L.A. Metro area

This events guide features all the information we have on events in the U.S. West outside of the L.A. Metro area. The guide covers theatres featured on this website so you may wish to check local listings for any additional theatre tours available in the U.S. West outside of the L.A. Metro area. Enjoy your event!



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Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland

Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland

San Francisco Bay Area


100 Year Celebration

4th March 2026, 12:30pm to 9pm

100 Year Celebration

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.

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Balboa Theatre, San Diego

Balboa Theatre, San Diego

California (outside Los Angeles and San Francisco)


“The Black Pirate”

30th March 2026, 7pm

“The Black Pirate”

Douglas Fairbanks returns to the Balboa Theatre screen – this time, in color! He stars in The Black Pirate (1926) Link opens in new window, as a shipwreck survivor hell-bent on vengeance who fights and tricks his way into becoming a pirate captain.

Organist: Ken Double.

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Balboa Theatre, San Diego

Balboa Theatre, San Diego

California (outside Los Angeles and San Francisco)


“Metropolis”

20th April 2026, 7pm

“Metropolis”

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.

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Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix

Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix

American Southwest


“Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace”

21st April 2026, 7pm

“Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace”

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 Link opens in new window as part of the Arizona Architectural Film Showcase with support from Friends of the Orpheum Theatre Link opens in new window.

Doors open: 6:30pm. Movie: 7pm. Cinema snacks available for purchase and no-host bar available.

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Balboa Theatre, San Diego

Balboa Theatre, San Diego

California (outside Los Angeles and San Francisco)


“Safety Last”

8th June 2026, 7pm

“Safety Last”

Safety Last! (1923) Link opens in new window starring Harold Lloyd, with organist Russ Peck.

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