Rooftop Cinema Club San Diego Showings - End of Summer to Halloween
From Summerween to Halloween and all dates in-between, Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero rolls out a brand-new lineup of films through Oct. 31
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego’s iconic outdoor cinema with never-ending views of the downtown skyline, just rolled out a brand-new lineup of films through Oct. 31, featuring a diverse and eclectic lineup from Summerween to Halloween with a dose of fun, fright, love and laughter in-between. Tickets to all films through Halloween are now on sale at rooftopcinemaclub.com/embarcadero.
More than 150 films across all different genres are queued up for local moviegoers during September and October. A small sample of featured titles includes Miss Congeniality, The Greatest Showman, Happy Gilmore, Horrible Bosses, Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Jaws and many more. The complete lineup through Oct. 31 is attached and can also be found HERE.
Rooftop Cinema Club’s newly announced program will kick off Labor Day Weekend with a three-day Summerween celebration that will feature a mix of classic and spooky Halloween flicks. A total of 11 films will dot the weekend slate and of course includes the Summerween classics Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, American Psycho and more.
Summerween is just the beginning and it sets the stage for a number of themed screenings and special events that will take place on the Rooftop through the end of October. Full details on all are below, but a small sample includes a Rooftop Romance series in September, a birthday celebration for classic funnyman Adam Sandler, Batman Day in September and a series of events all designed to bring out the shrieks and screams of Halloween in October. Here’s a closer look.
Rooftop Romance – This September, Rooftop Cinema Club is highlighting the genre that will never go out of style with some of RCC’s favorite cinematic romances. Showcasing love stories of all kinds – from timeless Hollywood classics to laugh-out-loud rom-coms to tear-jerking dramas and more. It’s a love affair whose titles include True Romance; Crazy, Stupid, Love; Love & Basketball; 50 First Dates and of course, Love Jones.
True Romance 30th Anniversary – True cinephiles will immediately recognize the timeless line, "Do you like to get pie after you see a good movie?" To celebrate that iconic line, Rooftop Cinema Club will offer a special 30th anniversary screening of True Romance on Friday, Oct. 8, the crime, love-story, cult-classic starring Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette that was directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino.
Enter the Sandman – One of the most beloved big-screen funnymen of all-time, Adam Sandler will celebrate his birthday on Sept. 9, and to help celebrate the man who once crowed “They’re all gonna laugh at you!” Rooftop Cinema Club will light the screen in his honor with two Adam Sandler classics, Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore.
Batman Day – Sept. 16 is Batman Day and Rooftop Cinema Club will honor The Caped Crusader by showcasing Michael Keaton's iconic portrayal that introduced The Dark Knight to a whole generation with a screening of Batman Returns.
Lost In Translation 20th Anniversary – Sofia Coppola's classic meditation on loneliness, travel, and existential dread that's somehow actually a comedy turns 20 this year, so on Sept. 17, a special anniversary screening of Lost In Translation will take place atop the Rooftop.
National Comic Book Day – National Comic Book Day is Sept. 25 and RCC will offer an ode to comic book aficionados everywhere with a special screening of Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse to celebrate one of the most iconic characters to grace a comic book and movie screen alike.
Hocus Pocus 30th Anniversary – Hocus Pocus is one of Rooftop Cinema Club’s most popular films during the Halloween season and this year marks the 30th anniversary since it first appeared on the big screen. To celebrate that anniversary, RCC will feature this timeless classic several times throughout October.
Mean Girls Day – One of Mean Girls’ most famous lines is "On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was" so this Oct. 3, what better reason is there to play the beloved teen comedy on the Rooftop?!
People’s Choice: Demonic Dolls – The popular “People’s Choice” movie night returns in October and as it should be, the theme is a bit Halloween-y and creepy. RCC devotees are being handed the life-or-death choice to vote for the "Demonic Doll" movie they'd like to see on the Rooftop on Oct. 11. Voting closes Sept. 20 and the winning film will be announced Sept. 21. Tickets to the chosen screening will be just $10 as Rooftop Cinema Club’s way of thanking its loyal fans for voting and being part of the RCC family.
The Nightmare Before Christmas’ 30th Anniversary and Halloweentown’s 25th Anniversary – The Nightmare Before Christmas, the beloved animated classic that celebrates two very different holidays, turns 30 this year, while Halloweentown, the “other” nostalgic '90s family favorite to watch around Halloween, turns 25 this year and RCC is paying homage to both classics with several anniversary screenings throughout the month of October.
Halloween Weekend – The latest program at Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero kicks off with Summerween and ends with Halloween, which means it’s only fitting that the final weekend of October leading up to All Hallow's Eve features a nonstop series of everyone’s favorite horror flicks. It’s a frightful lineup that features Jaws, American Psycho, The Conjuring and The Exorcist and a handful of others that will no doubt elicit shrieks and screams that can be heard near and far.
Halloween Night – There’s no better place to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve than at Rooftop Cinema Club, which this year will showcase a pair of Halloween classics, Hocus Pocus and Halloween, the latter of which is celebrating its 45th year on the big screen in 2023. It's hard to believe that it’s been 45 years since John Carpenter told the story of Michael Myers and changed entire generations of horror movies in the process.
“Wooftop” Cinema Club – Rooftop Cinema Club’s “Wooftop" dog-friendly screenings continue to rank among its most popular attractions and five such dates are on tap for Labor Day Weekend through Halloween. Dog parents should mark their calendars for Sunday, Sept. 3 (Practical Magic), Saturday, Sept. 16 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), Thursday, Sept. 28 (Legally Blonde), Friday, Oct. 13 and Thursday, Oct. 26 (Hocus Pocus) to come enjoy a day on the Rooftop with their beloved furry friends. A special relief area will be provided and pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Also, all dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
Open Caption Screenings – Rooftop Cinema Club’s open caption screenings are open to all movie lovers and feature captions throughout the film to make the event accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests. Open caption screenings slated for Labor Day Weekend to Halloween include Top Gun: Maverick (Thursday, Sept. 7), Interstellar (Sunday, Sept. 24), 10 Things I Hate About You (Thursday, Oct. 5), Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Saturday, Oct. 21) and Hocus Pocus (Monday, Oct. 30).
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero is located at the Manchester Grand Hyatt (1 Market Place, San Diego, 92101) on the open-air 4th Floor Sport Terrace of the Harbor Tower with stunning skyline views.
Tickets for all Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero screenings are available online at www.rooftopcinemaclub.com/embarcadero. New for 2023 to give guests the most comfortable seating experience possible, Rooftop Cinema Club has done away with its deckchair lounge seats and the venue now exclusively offers single and double (Loveseat) Adirondack chairs outfitted with plush seat cushions. Screenings with movie start times before 4:30 p.m. are open to all ages, while those 4:30 p.m. or later are strictly 18+. Standard tickets for adults 18+ for single and double (Loveseat) Adirondack chairs range from $16.50–$22.50, while kids’ tickets are $11.75. Tax and booking fees apply and separate admission is required for double (Loveseat) Adirondack chairs. Rooftop Cinema Club’s delicious freshly-popped popcorn is included with most ticket purchases. Military (15%) and Student (10%) discounts are also available.
Lauded for putting the social in “Social Cinema,” Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero boasts amazing views of the Downtown San Diego skyline, fun lawn and table games and classic cinema concessions. For screenings starting at 4:30 p.m. or later, the Manchester Grand Hyatt offers a fantastic drink menu from the cinema bar. Doors open 30-60 minutes before each screening to allow guests plenty of time to select their first-come, first-served seats and enjoy the venue’s offerings. And once the films begin, Rooftop Cinema Club’s guests find themselves immersed in their favorite movie moments through high-fidelity personal headphones and a crystal-clear picture on RCC’s famous LED big screen. With an ocean breeze nearby, it often gets cool at night so guests are encouraged to BTOB – “Bring Their Own Blankets” – to keep cozy during their screenings.
There are numerous transportation options to reach Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero, including taxis, ride-shares and the San Diego Trolley.
Self-parking is available for guests who elect to drive. The Manchester Grand Hyatt’s parking garage offers discounted self-parking (up to 4 hours, based on availability) for cinemagoers. Validation is provided at the box office.
And for any guests who don’t want to leave and would like to turn their movie night into a staycation, the Manchester Grand Hyatt is offering Rooftop Cinema Club guests a 15% discount on room bookings with offer code RFTPC. Rooms are subject to availability.
Rooftop Cinema Club is now taking bookings for corporate parties, private events and special occasions, complete with pre-movie reception options and full, private use of the outdoor cinema. To learn more or to book a unique and safe event, visit https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/partnerships/.
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ABOUT ROOFTOP CINEMA CLUB
The ultimate open-air cinema experience, Rooftop Cinema Club started as a single rooftop in London’s Shoreditch in 2011 and has expanded globally with two rooftop venues in the UK and nine across the U.S. in LA, NYC, San Diego, Ft. Worth, Houston, Chicago and Miami. The theater is known for bringing a social experience to movie showings of famed classics and newer releases accompanied by theater snacks, a full food menu, and specialty cocktails. Named “the masters of al fresco rooftop movie viewing” by Time Out, Rooftop Cinema Club’s locations immerse you in the heart of their respective city for unmatched views of the skyline during afternoon, sunset, and nighttime showings. Rooftop Cinema Club was founded by Gerry Cottle, son of the famous Circus owner of the same name, who took his experience in entertainment with Cirque Du Soleil, Amnesty International, Disney, and Girls Aloud and paired it with his passion for film to create the Rooftop brand.
ABOUT MANCHESTER GRAND HYATT SAN DIEGO
Located on downtown’s waterfront, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego overlooks San Diego Bay with 1,628 guest rooms that offer Pacific Ocean and cityscape views. This stunning urban hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown and steps to many of the city’s top attractions. Guests will enjoy rooftop pools, on-site dining, as well as complimentary guest room Wi-Fi for convenient WFH access. A recent extensive property-wide renovation included the lobby and new lobby bar The Landing, where guests are greeted by a streamlined arrival experience with soaring ceilings, contemporary architecture, and a modern aesthetic. Manchester Grand Hyatt has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities, highlighting that the property has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facility.