Events for the Week of: 12-18 April 2021, from Film category

“The Last Stage” (“Ostatni etap”), directed by the Polish Auschwitz survivor Wanda Jakubowska, is often referred to as the mother of all Holocaust films. Released in 1948, “The Last Stage” is a pioneering work filmed in situ and featuring former prisoners. Not only a stunning work of historical reconstruction, the film is also a radical experiment in feminist cinema. the screening is introduced by Marek Haltof, a professor at Northern Michigan University. Haltof has published widely on the cultural histories of Central European and Australian film. His book “Screening Auschwitz” has received the Wadclaw Lednicki Humanities Award from the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America (PIASA). This event is only open to individuals residing in the United States.

Admission/Cost: FREE
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Wednesday, April 14 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom! on the day that would've been her 50th birthday, Rooftop Cinema Club is honoring the life and legacy of the beloved Texas music star by screening the seminal Jennifer Lopez biopic, Selena. Rooftop Cinema Club, the ultimate outdoor cinema experience, is back as a fun and safe night out:00 AMidst the picturesque Downtown San Diego skyline. Showcasing an:00 AMazing lineup of films featuring everything from cult-classics to recent box office hits, there's no better place to enjoy a safe and socially-distanced night out at the cinema beneath the stars. Doors open nightly at 6:30 PM and films start at 7:30 or 8:00, allowing guests plenty of time to enjoy the “Social Cinema” aspect of Rooftop Cinema Club, which includes:00 AMazing sunsets, classic table games, fantastic food and top-shelf drinks. Located at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Rooftop Cinema Club features cozy lounge chairs for guests to relax in while enjoying a film, high-fidelity headphones which are sanitized after each use, and a unique food and beverage menu that features specialty plates and drinks, including a variety of signature cocktails and several craft-beer, IPA and wine options. Rooftop also has a robust concession stand with fresh popcorn and a large selection of candy and soda. and new for 2021, concessions will be available with contact-less order and pick-up to make movie snacking both safe and convenient.

Admission/Cost: $17.50 - $25

Location:
Manchester Grand Hyatt
One Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101