Roxie Theater Archives - Mission Local

A black cat rests in a shallow cardboard box on a glass counter, with shelves of assorted liquor bottles blurred in the background.

3rd time’s the charm: 16th and Mission bodega gets new cat after Waymo tragedy

by Oscar Palma February 26, 2026, 1:21 pmFebruary 27, 2026, 10:55 am

Two men, one dressed as Santa and one in a tan jacket with a Santa hat, stand next to turnstiles in a subway station. A "Funny Girl" poster is visible on the left.

Santarchy: Radical roots of S.F.’s drunkest, stupidest pub crawl exposed in new ‘SantaCon’ doc

by Claire Wu February 3, 2026, 6:00 amFebruary 3, 2026, 12:13 pm

A Siamese cat with blue eyes is sitting on a fluffy white pet bed next to a white wall.

Coco, bodega cat that followed KitKat, leaves liquor store after leukemia diagnosis

by Oscar Palma January 26, 2026, 6:11 pmJanuary 27, 2026, 12:21 pm

A printed photo of a tabby cat is taped to a tree with a red Kit Kat candy bar pinned at the top.

KitKat, liquor store mascot and ‘16th St. ambassador,’ killed — allegedly by Waymo

by Oscar Palma October 29, 2025, 1:35 pmOctober 30, 2025, 11:35 am

Two people walk in front of a theater at night with illuminated marquees reading "SHOW OF THE MONTH" and "ALL COLOR SHOW." Posters are displayed in glass cases by the entrance.

This Tenderloin film vanished after airing 60 years ago. It’s back.

by Eleni Balakrishnan August 19, 2025, 4:00 amAugust 19, 2025, 11:07 am

A group of people dance closely together at a lively indoor party with festive string lights and colorful outfits.

Sing along to ‘Fruit Fly,’ homegrown S.F. musical, at the Roxie next week

by Pam Grady July 19, 2025, 9:00 amJuly 22, 2025, 12:22 pm

A person with long red hair sits on a stool in a workshop surrounded by film reels, equipment, and tools on a cluttered workbench.

People We Meet: Reel life at the Roxie Theater

by Gustavo Hernandez July 16, 2025, 4:00 amJuly 17, 2025, 2:24 pm

A man with a beard, wearing a dark cap and brown shirt, stands near an intricately carved wooden staircase with a red carpet, reminiscent of a classic film set.

Chase scenes and skipping school: The ‘Last Black Man in San Francisco’ team starts a summer film camp

by Abigail Vân Neely March 29, 2025, 4:00 amMarch 31, 2025, 2:41 pm

A busy urban street scene with pedestrians walking by shops, including one with a "sale" sign. A bus window is visible on the left. A building with "Leed's Shoes" is in the background.

At the Roxie, a love letter to the Mission District of the ’70s

by Pam Grady March 12, 2025, 12:30 pmMarch 13, 2025, 1:08 pm

An elderly woman with glasses and a striped dress raises her arms joyfully, wearing a large, round hat. The background shows a partially visible structure.

Faith Petric, S.F. musician and activist, gets posthumous ovation in new documentary

by Pam Grady February 18, 2025, 5:00 pmFebruary 20, 2025, 11:23 am

A person in a white outfit sits on a bed facing a barred window in a dimly lit room with a TV and other items on a table beside them.

How a peaceful prison uprising ended torture in Pelican Bay

by Andrew Gilbert October 19, 2024, 8:00 amOctober 22, 2024, 1:19 pm

Marquee of Roxie Theater with a vibrant overlay announcing the 16th San Francisco Latino Film Festival, celebrating the rich culture of Latino cinema from Oct 11 to Nov 3, 2024.

Latino Film Festival returns for its 16th edition

by Oscar Palma October 10, 2024, 9:48 amOctober 10, 2024, 2:21 pm

A latino family of four walking down the street with their dog.

‘Mission Love’ film offers 1970s history at Saturday Roxie screening

by Xueer Lu January 25, 2024, 6:00 amJanuary 25, 2024, 5:04 pm

‘La Bamba’ director Luis Valdez at the Roxie tonight

by Anna-Luisa Brakman November 16, 2022, 12:39 pmMarch 14, 2025, 7:45 pm