Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Entertainment
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Roxie Cinema
CINEMA
A little neighborhood nonprofit cinema with international clout for distributing indie films
and showing controversial films and documentaries banned elsewhere. Film festival premi-
eres, rare revivals and raucous Oscars telecasts sell out fast - but if main attractions are
packed, check out documentaries in teensy Little Roxy next door. No ads, plus personal in-
troductions to every film.
(
415-863-1087;
www.roxie.com
; 3117 16th St; regular screening/matinee $10/7;
14, 22, 33, 49,
16th St Mission)
Local Life
Mission's Cocktail of Contradictions
Once San Francisco's 'miracle mile' sparkled with Mex-Deco movie palaces, Mission St is now lined with 99ยข
stores and trendsetting restaurants, palm trees and shady characters. To appreciate Mission in all its galling and
glorious contradictions, follow the Mission crowd in heels and windbreakers to
El Techo di Lolinda
(Lolinda
Rooftop;
OFFLINE MAP
,
C6; 415-550-6970;
http://lolindasf.com
;
2518 Mission St; small plates $8-17;
5:30-11pm Sun-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat;
14, 33, 49,
24th St Mission) , for Latin street food with craft
cocktails six floors above marquee-lined Mission St.
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Oberlin Dance Collective
For nearly 40 years, ODC has been redefining dance with risky, raw performances and the
sheer joy of movement. ODC's season runs September to December, but its stage presents
year-round shows featuring local and international artists. ODC Dance Commons is a hub
for the dance community offering 200 classes a week, from flamenco to vogue; all ages and
DANCE
