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SUMMARY:Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and experience the magic of the 1920s at the historic Balboa Theatre\, with a captivating series: Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre! Continuing Balboa Theatre’s centennial celebration\, this special event showcases five enchanting evenings filled with classic silent films from the 1920s\, brought to life by expert melodic accompaniment of the theatre’s historic Wonder Morton theatre organ. Though these films lack dialogue\, the silent film “soundtrack” and musical accompaniment provided by talented organists\, fills the Balboa with the original emotive songs alongside provocative and playful sound effects. Our Wonder Morton theatre organ\, designed to replicate the grandeur of symphonic sounds from a singular musician\, delivering a whimsical\, atmospheric\, and entirely unique auditory experience.\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events – All Showtimes are 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted\n\n\nPeter Pan (1924) starring Betty Bronson\, organist Brett Valliant – Saturday\, August 9 @ 11:00 AM\n\n\nThe Phantom of the Opera (1925) starring Lon Chaney\, organist Russ Peck – September 29\n\n\nNosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) starring Max Schreck\, organist David Marsh – October 27\n\n\nHoliday Double Feature: Old Scrooge (1926) starring Seymour Hicks and A Dog’s Life (1918) starring Charlie Chaplin\, organist Ken Double – December 15\n\n\nWings (1927) starring Clara Bow\, organist Russ Peck – February 9\n\n\nThe Black Pirate (1926) starring Douglas Fairbanks\, organist Ken Double – March 30\n\n\nMetropolis (1927) starring Brigitte Helm\, organist Brett Miller – April 20\n\n\nSafety Last! (1923) starring Harold Lloyd\, organist Russ Peck – June 8\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBalboa Theater 868 Fourth Ave San Diego\, CA 92101\n\n\n\nOctober 28\, 2024 – June 9\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:San Diego Italian Film feStivale: Courage
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Italian Film Festival presents its 19th annual feStivale\, a showcase of the best new Italian cinema with a series of premieres varying from dramas and comedies to documentaries. Theme of this year’s festival is Courage\, the strength to speak up\, break barriers\, and imagine new futures. Through movies and shorts\, this year’s 19th feStivale invites audiences to explore the many faces of courage that shape Italian culture\, challenge conventions\, and inspire change. All while providing an Italian perspective and allowing for dialogues and discovery to take place. The 19th feStivale will include discussions with guest filmmakers\, producers and artists\, the 7th annual Ristretto Awards (our shorts competition)\, and the annual feSta: a party with the best in Italian food\, live music\, and the announcement of the winners of our Ristretto Award\, all at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the Museum of Art and the Digital Gym Cinema.\nOctober 1 – 11\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-italian-film-festivale-courage/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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SUMMARY:San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the 26th annual San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition at Qualcomm Hall\, showcasing breathtaking underwater films from around the world. With affordable tickets\, audience-choice prizes\, and works by acclaimed filmmakers\, this two-night festival has grown from local dive shop roots into one of the world’s premier underwater film events.\nFriday\, 10th October 7 – 9pm​\nSaturday\, 11th October 6 – 8pm \nIrwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall\n5775 Morehouse Drive\,\nSan Diego\, CA 92121
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-undersea-film-exhibition/
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SUMMARY:Dancemaker
DESCRIPTION:Dancemaker is an Academy Award–nominated documentary that offers an intimate look at legendary choreographer Paul Taylor\, tracing his creative process\, collaborations\, and lasting impact on modern dance. Presented in conjunction with Alex Katz: Theater and Dance.\nSeating is first come\, first serve. Early arrival is recommended.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the film:\nA look at Paul Taylor (1930-2018) and his dance company over several months in 1997. The film frames the development of Taylor’s piece\, “Piazzolla Caldera\,” from conception and rehearsals to opening night at City Center. Interspersed are highlights from the troupe’s trip to India\, black and white footage of rehearsals in the Company’s studio\, interviews with Taylor\, his dancers\, dance critics and scholars\, as well as footage of a younger Taylor dancing. Taylor’s genius\, his roots\, his method of working with dancers\, and his unmatched plethora of dances are highlighted in this Academy Award nominated film.\nOctober 12\, 2025 at 3:00 pm\nJacobs Hall at MCASD\n700 Prospect St.\nLa Jolla\, CA 92037\n3 – 5PM (FREE)
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/dancemaker/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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SUMMARY:San Diego International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego International Film Festival returns with world-class cinema and more than just screenings. Enjoy premieres\, filmmaker Q&As\, VIP lounges\, receptions\, and parties that bring film lovers and industry pros together. Hosted at AMC UTC 14\, this award-winning festival has premiered films that earned 36 Academy Awards and 167 nominations\, making it one of North America’s top cultural events.\nOCTOBER 15–19\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-international-film-festival/
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SUMMARY:Culinary Cinema: The Chef & the Daruma
DESCRIPTION:A visionary chef struggles to balance authenticity and acceptance as he crafts dishes for a Western audience\, guided by the mystical spirit of Daruma\, a legendary monk from Japanese folklore. Experience this flavorful fusion of culture and identity at the San Diego International Film Festival’s Culinary Cinema on Sunday\, October 19. Enjoy breakfast bites\, a film screening at AMC\, and an indulgent post-screening feast by top San Diego chefs—hosted by CBS8’s Shawn Styles.\nSunday\, October 19\, 2025\nTasting #1\n9:30–10:30 AM Pre-Reception at Capital One Café\n10:30 AM Culinary Cinema Screening\nFollowed by chef tastings\, cocktails\, and desserts\nTasting #2\n10:30–11:30 AM Pre-Reception at Capital One Café\n11:30 AM Culinary Cinema Screening\nFollowed by chef tastings\, cocktails\, and desserts
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/culinary-cinema-the-chef-the-daruma/
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts,Film & Multi-media
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SUMMARY:San Diego Halloween Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:Gather your fellow ghouls\, ghosts\, and indie film fanatics for a spine-chilling night of cinematic delights! The San Diego Halloween Film Fest is back for YEAR TWO and we’re bigger\, bolder\, and more wicked than ever. Dress to impress in your most frightfully fabulous costume because this isn’t just any screening\, it’s a full-on Halloween experience with indie films\, a costume party\, killer food and drinks\, and surprise performances that’ll keep you howling all night long.\nJoin us Friday\, October 31 at Cinema Under the Stars and be part of San Diego’s ultimate Halloween haunt!
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