Cinema This Week in San Diego worth going out for.

It's easy to spend a whole visit near the water and miss the parts of this city I'd actually recommend.

I keep track of cinema in San Diego and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse San Diego neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

James Hood's Mesmerica

James Hood's Mesmerica One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 8:00 PM

Banker's Hill

Immersive visual music

Film Screening + Talk: Guardians of the Wild

Film Screening + Talk: Guardians of the Wild One-time only

Tue, Sep 29 · 7:00 PM

Banker's Hill

Wildlife documentary night

Hocus Pocus' Free Spooky Movie Night

Hocus Pocus' Free Spooky Movie Night One-time only

Fri, Oct 2 · 6:00 PM

Little Italy • $$

Outdoor movie & harbor vibes

Ocean Paradise

Ocean Paradise

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Banker's Hill

giant-screen ocean documentary

Cinema Circle @ THE LOT

Cinema Circle @ THE LOT

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:30 PM

Point Loma

Global arthouse cinema & dining

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Movies in the Courtyard

Movies in the Courtyard

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:45 PM

Gaslamp Quarter

Classic flicks & history

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Frequently asked questions

How are these cinema in San Diego chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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