The Cat and the Canary
A 1927 haunted-house silent with live accompaniment from Not So Silent Cinema, meaning the score gets played in the room while the film runs. Later start than the usual midweek show.
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The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
Five dollar Saturday morning kid film, free for members, from the 1988 live-action Pippi. Ten o'clock start, out in time for the farmers market.
Steel Magnolias
A Dolly Parton tribute screening of the 1989 salon picture, eight dollars for members and $13.50 otherwise. Saturday night on State Street.
Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling
Art on Screen documentary on the painter who abandoned the canvas for light and perception, including the Getty Central Garden and the Marfa piece. Sunday afternoon, 93 minutes.
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Second Saturday
A themed night in the plaza at SORA West with seasonal food, cocktails and a band. The 9's Band takes the October 10 slot, the last one of the year.
Rock of Ages
The Tony-nominated jukebox musical built on eighties arena rock, running three weeks on the riverside stage. Recommended for ages 14 and up, and children under four are not permitted in the theater.
McConkey's Market
Soaps, balms, candles, home goods and treats made from plants grown in the park's own kitchen gardens, sold for one Saturday in October. Money goes back into the gardens and their education programs.