With Fall in full swing and daylight savings time coming to an end, Rooftop Cinema Club at the Manchester Grand Hyatt is embracing the seasonal change by adjusting its November schedule to offer more opportunities than ever for families to enjoy a day or night of great film at San Diego’s most iconic outdoor cinema.
Thanks to their new massive LED screen, the open-air cinema experts are introducing new special events for the whole family to enjoy like bingo nights, holiday arts & crafts, and early screenings where pajamas are highly encouraged!
Tickets are on sale now – use the discount code ‘THERESANDIEGO20’ at checkout to save!
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Fall Schedule
Beginning Nov. 2, Rooftop Cinema Club will open exclusively Thursday-Sunday. Thursdays and Fridays will feature an all-ages early-evening matinee followed by an 18-and-over prime screening, while Saturdays and Sundays will showcase a trio of all-ages matinees, followed by an evening 18-and-over prime screening. Select Thursday prime screenings will also be open to guests 13-and-over for Teen Thursdays. Separate admission is required.
The newly released Nov. 4-28 schedule is below, including a lineup of new special events.
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Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021
LEGALLY BLONDE
Doors: 4PM
Start: 5PM
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU
Doors: 7PM
Start: 8PM
Friday, Nov. 5, 2021
SHREK
Doors: 4PM
Start: 5PM
FREE GUY*
6:45PM
7:45PM
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Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021
PAW-PATROL:THE MOVIE
Doors: 11:30PM
Start: 12PM
ELF
Doors: 1:45PM
Start: 2:15PM
DIRTY DANCING
Doors: 4:15PM
Start: 5:15PM
BRIDESMAIDS*
Doors: 7:15PM
Start: 8:15PM
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Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021
FROZEN
Doors: 10:30PM
Start: 11PM
CRUELLA
Doors: 1PM
Start: 1:30PM
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
Doors: 4PM
Start: 5PM
THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS*
Doors: 7PM
Start: 8PM
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Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021
MEAN GIRLS
Doors: 4PM
Start: 5PM
TBD*
Doors: 7PM
Start: 8PM
Friday, Nov. 12, 2021
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
Doors: 4:15PM
Start: 5:15PM
FRIDAY*
Doors: 7PM
Start: 8PM
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Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021
TOY STORY 4
Doors: 10:30AM
Start: 11AM
PITCH PERFECT
Doors: 1PM
Start: 1:30PM
FORREST GUMP
Doors: 3:45PM
Start: 4:45PM
PULP FICTION*
Doors: 7:30PM
Start: 8:30PM
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Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021
HARRY POTTER & THE SORCERER’S STONE
Doors: 10:30AM
Show: 11AM
TANGLED
Doors: 1:45PM
Start: 2:15PM
GREASE
Doors: 4:15PM
Start: 5:15PM
LOVE & BASKETBALL*
Doors: 7:30PM
Start: 8:30PM
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Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021
PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER
Doors: 4PM
Start: 5PM
THE NOTEBOOK
Doors: 7PM
Start: 8PM
Friday, Nov. 19, 2021
CLUELESS
Doors: 4PM
Start: 5PM
CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE*
Doors: 7PM
Start: 8PM
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Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021
PAW-PATROL: THE MOVIE
Doors: 10:30AM
Start: 11AM
HAPPY FEET
Doors: 12:45PM
Start: 1:15PM
THE PRINCESS BRIDE
Doors: 3:30PM
Start: 4:30PM
COMING TO AMERICA*
Doors: 6:30PM
Start: 7:30PM
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Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021
ELF
Doors: 10:30AM
Start: 11AM
THE GRINCH
Doors: 1PM
Start: 1:30PM
HOME ALONE
Doors: 3:15PM
Start: 4:15PM
THE HOLIDAY*
Doors: 6:15PM
Start: 7:15PM
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Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021
THE POLAR EXPRESS
Doors: 10:30AM
Start: 11AM
ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
Doors: 1PM
Start: 1:30PM
LOVE ACTUALLY
Doors: 3:30PM
Start: 4:30PM
DIE HARD*
Doors: 7PM
Start: 8PM
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Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
Doors: 10:30AM
Start: 11Am
ELF
Doors: 1PM
Start: 1:30PM
HOME ALONE
Doors: 3:30PM
Start: 4:30PM
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION*
Doors: 6:30PM
Start: 7:30PM
(*Denotes screenings open to guests 18-and-over)
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New special events!
Special events are a popular staple of Rooftop Cinema Club and there are several new additions with families in mind, including Popcorn and Pajamas, Teen Thursdays and Kids Club, which all make their debuts in November.
Details on all special events are below.
Popcorn and Pajamas – Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Films: Frozen, Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Rooftop Cinema Club can’t think of a better way for guests to experience morning movies than in their favorite, comfiest PJs, so on Sundays in November, they’ll open the Rooftop early for screenings of some winter holiday favorites. Pajamas are optional, but highly encouraged!
Kids Club – Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Films: Paw Patrol: The Movie, Toy Story 4, The Polar Express
Every Saturday in November, RCC Embarcadero will host crafts for kids during early morning screenings. Just in time for the holidays, crafts will include ornaments, snowflakes and more!
Bingo Night – Nov. 4, 11 & 18
Films: 10 Things I Hate About You, People’s Choice: Leonardo DiCaprio, The Notebook
Do you love bingo as much as you love movies? If so, you are in luck! Every Thursday in November, join Rooftop Cinema Club for some fun with Bingo at prime screenings. Every week, they’ll have a new themed Bingo board that features quotes from the film, so be sure to follow along. It’s free to play and there will be prizes for the top 3 winners!
“Teen Thursdays” – Nov. 4 & 18
Films: 10 Things I Hate About You, The Notebook
Rooftop Cinema Club is not like a regular Rooftop, it’s a cool Rooftop, so on Thursday Nov. 4 and 18, teen moviegoers 13-and-older are invited to attend the prime screening featuring popular coming-of-age flicks. Every teen who shows a valid junior high or high school ID at the concession stand will receive a free box of candy. And for parents, RCC suggests checking out the film’s rating before making plans as ratings will vary.
Wes Anderson Double-Bill – Nov. 7
Films: The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Royal Tenenbaums
RCC Embarcadero is showcasing Wes Anderson with a double-bill of his films in honor of his newest eccentric creation, The French Dispatch, finally hitting the big screen. RCC will screen two of his greatest ensemble films: the melancholy, but hilarious The Royal Tenenbaums and his whimsical look at 1930s Europe in The Grand Budapest Hotel.
For guests who would like to attend both screenings, they may purchase their ticket for the first screening and then click HERE to fill out a short form and receive a 25% off discount code for the second screening. Tickets for The Royal Tenenbaums and The Grand Budapest Hotel must be purchased separately.
Open-Caption Screenings – Nov. 5, 13 & 28
Films: Shrek, Forrest Gump, Home Alone
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 guests who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Sing-Along – Nov. 14
Film: Grease
There’s no better way to enjoy one of America’s favorite movie musicals than by singing along with the characters on screen! Rooftop Cinema Club is handing off the mic so guests can belt out their favorite hits from Grease during this interactive, sing-along experience!
Wooftop Cinema Club – Nov. 7 & 21
Films: Cruella, The Grinch
Rooftop Cinema Club’s dog-friendly “Wooftop” screenings are back and RCC is inviting its furry friends to the Rooftop. Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs, and all dogs must be kept on their leashes at all times. A special relief area also will be provided at the venue.
People’s Choice Night featuring a Leonardo DiCaprio classic – Nov. 11
Film: TBD
Leonardo DiCaprio seems to have already completed multiple careers. From a teen heartthrob to an indie leading man to a highly acclaimed, Oscar-winning actor – he’s done it all! On the night of his birthday, RCC Embarcadero is letting its guests decide which of this acting genius’ films it should screen. RCC fans can vote for the Leo movie they’d like to see at the Rooftop HERE. Voting closes November 1 and the winning film will be announced Nov. 2.
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See you there!
Rooftop Cinema Club 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. Doors and movie start times vary so guests are advised to check the schedule.
Opening early allows guests plenty of time to select their first-come-first-serve seats and enjoy the “Social Cinema” aspect of Rooftop Cinema Club, which includes amazing views, classic table games, and fantastic food and drink. And once the films begin, moviegoers will find themselves immersed in their favorite movie moments through high-fidelity personal headphones and a crystal-clear picture on their famous LED big screen.
Tickets are on sale now – use the discount code ‘THERESANDIEGO20’ at checkout to save!
See you there, San Diego!