Abnormal Nights Comedy - FREE CLEAN SHOW!
2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:45 UTC | Adams Ave Theater, 3325 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92116, United States
Abnormal Nights Comedy is proud to present OUR 16th show!

Doors 6:00 – Show 7:00 – Come early for the best seating!
THE SHOW WILL START AT SEVEN! PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME

We WILL be checking reservations at the door! Please have your tickets available on your phone! Super Special SECRET LINEUP!
THE LAST YEAR OF SHOWS HAVE BEEN AMAZING! WE LOVE OUR AUDIENCE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Duck Foot Beer, wine, and Special Cocktails are available at the bar!
CABETOS POPS next door is offering 15% off to anyone with a ticket to the show, just check in and show them your stamp! They are a great treat for before or after the show, if you haven’t tried them you’re missing out!
ZIA’S GOURMET PIZZA is also sponsoring the event! Please stop in and get a slice or two or three! They have delicious gourmet pizzas, dessert pizzas, and even Vegan options! Don’t miss out! Get it before and bring it to the show or stop by afterwards!
Parking is limited to street parking which is minimal in the area. We suggest locals walk and visitors to Normal Heights use public transport or ride-sharing.
Please be advised this is a comedy show and may include themes that are not intended for children! There will be adult language and situations!
There is a suggested 2-drink minimum. No one’s keeping track but the bar sales help keep the show free!
Tips for the comedians are really appreciated if you had a good time!
Tips can be sent via Venmo or Cash App to @duckfootcomedy, Thanks!
Please send any questions you may have about the event to alexpetitsd@gmail.com!

Unwrapped
2024-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Unwrapped 3: Movie Confessions. The third installment of Joe Gregore Duffield’s Unwrapped series, we learn about Joe as a young boy who discovers life through the cinema and its music.
Presented by Musical Director Aaron Turner.
Tickets:
$40 – General Admission
$60 – VIP Seating (limited)
VIP seating includes:
Front section (close to stage)
1 seat at table (up to 4 per table)
Assigned seating
1 raffle ticket
PROCEEDS FROM THE SHOW TO BENEFIT
SAN DIEGO GAY MEN’S CHORUS

Adams Avenue Unplugged
2024-04-26 19:00 - 21:30 UTC
On April 27, 2024, AABA will host the free musical walkabout, Adams Avenue Unplugged. This event features over 60+ live musical performances inside restaurants, bars, and coffee houses along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue from University Heights on the West, through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington to the East. It also has performances outdoors at various patio locations, including the Smitty’s Food Court and Lestat’s Coffeehouse. The AABA hopes to treat musical aficionados and foodies to the rich neighborhood culture.
Adams Avenue Unplugged is free and open to the general public, except for the headliner concert series. This year’s headliner is the California Guitar Trio! The historic Normal Heights United Church hosts the Main Stage and the Community Beer Garden where you can take advantage of the VIP Food & Drink Deal for $24.
This year we are proud to open Unplugged with a special Friday night screening about Lou Curtiss, the festival’s founder. Please follow the link below to learn more about ‘Recordially yours’.
Parking is limited to residential neighborhood streets and can get congested. MTS bus routes 2 and 11 services the neighborhoods. Wear comfortable walking shoes and plan on getting your exercise while exploring all the avenue has to offer.

ADAMS UNPLUGGED MOVIE SCREENING

‘Recordially Yours, Lou Curtiss’
A Yale Strom Film
Friday, April 26th 7:00-9:30PM
Adams Avenue Theater – 3325 Adams Avenue
Doors: 6:30 PM
Opening performances by Jack Tempchin, Gregory Page & Patty Hall 7:00-7:40 PM
Film Screening 7:45-8:55 PM
Panel with Yale Strom, Jack Tempchin & Gregory Page 9:00-9:30 PM

Abnormal Nights COMEDY
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:45 UTC
Abnormal Nights COMEDY @ Adams Ave Theater! FREE SHOW! Thursday, April 25th

Doors 6:30 – Show 7:00 – Come early for the best seating!

We WILL be checking reservations at the door! Please have your tickets available on your phone! Super Special SECRET LINEUP!
Duck Foot Beer, wine, and Special Cocktails are available at the bar!
Show sponsor Lil Baggins Coffee Roasters will have their delicious Roasty McRoastface COLD BREW for sale at the event. They will also have 12oz bags of Whole Bean Coffee for sale to take home so you can shake off the cobwebs the next morning. $5 from each coffee bag sold goes to Abnormal Nights Comedy!
CABETOS POPS next door is offering 15% off to anyone with a ticket to the show, just check in and show them your stamp! They are a great treat for before or after the show, if you haven’t tried them you’re missing out!
ZIA’S GOURMET PIZZA is also sponsoring the event! Please stop in and get a slice or two or three! They have delicious gourmet pizzas, dessert pizzas, and even Vegan options! Don’t miss out! Get it before and bring it to the show or stop by afterwards!
Parking is limited to street parking which is minimal in the area. We suggest locals walk and visitors to Normal Heights use public transport or ride-sharing.
Please be advised this is a comedy show and may include themes that are not intended for children! There will be adult language and situations!
There is a suggested 2-drink minimum. No one’s keeping track but the bar sales help keep the show free!
Tips for the comedians are really appreciated if you had a good time!
Tips can be sent via Venmo or Cash App to @duckfootcomedy, Thanks!
Please send any questions you may have about the event to alexpetitsd@gmail.com!

FREE Improv Comedy Show From Mockingbird Improv @ The Adams Ave Theater!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/870352536867?aff=oddtdtcreator

DOORS 6PM – SHOW 7PM
You’re invited to join Mockingbird Improv’s FIRST SHOW at the historic Adams Ave Theater!
In collaboration with the producers of the ABNORMAL NIGHTS Stand-Up Comedy Show, comes the insanely funny All Hands On Deck improv comedy show! It’s an interactive show based entirely on audience suggestions! It’s similar to the hit show Who’s Line is it Anyway?
Each show is an utterly unique experience created on the spot by Mockingbird Improv’s talented ensemble of improvisors. The show cannot happen without great suggestions from YOU the audience! Be part of the show at the Adams Ave Theater with Mockingbird Improv!
The show is 18+ and will contain adult language and situations, think PG-13, it is not exactly clean, but not Jerry Springer… it’s somewhere in the middle! Great date night choice! Wine and Beer will be available!
Mockingbird Improv is a California 501(c) 3 Non-Profit organization. At the end of the show, they will be accepting donations if you had a great time! Every dollar helps! You can also DONATE HERE to support the theater (be sure to mention you saw them at the Adams Ave Theater)! Remember, all donations are tax-deductible!
To catch more amazing improv from the Mockingbird crew, visit them in the Liberty Station Arts District at 2590 Truxtun Rd, Studio 200. They have shows Thursday-Sunday every week and their full schedule can be found here.
They offer a variety of improv shows of every type including family-friendly entertainment, full-length stories, musicals, unique innovations, and more. Attending an improv show is a perfect way to jazz up a night out with friends, date night, or family fun. All of their shows will keep you on the edge of your seat, showcasing Improv’s ability to create magic when you lean into the “Yes, and”!
As always with Abnormal Nights Comedy, CABETO’S POPS is offering 15% off all purchases the night of the show! Zia’s Gourmet Pizza next door will be selling single slices to-go that can be brought into the show!
DOORS 6PM – SHOW 7PM

Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience with Verbena Kitchen
2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
⭐ A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends
🍲 Eating while blindfolded will heighten your senses of taste and smell
👩‍🍳 A secret 3-course menu, that includes appetizer, main, and dessert, for you to discover on the evening
With a blindfold as a gateway, taste and aroma intensify, transforming each bite into an extraordinary adventure. Enter a realm of sensory delight where an intimate setting invites you to break away from routine and relearn how to use your taste buds. Get your tickets now for Dining in the Dark, an unparalleled encounter that transforms dining into a thrilling journey of discovery!
Menu options
🔴 Red Menu (Meat)
🔵 Blue Menu (Seafood)
🟢 Green Menu (Vegan)
👉 After you purchase your tickets, please indicate your dietary requirements using the form provided. This action is mandatory!
Experience information

Exchanges are permitted up to 72 hours before the start time
Ages 12+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tips and drinks are NOT included. Every guest is required to pay a $10 food service charge at the end of the experience. Beverages consumed are an additional cost and are subject to additional gratuity.
Book a private group experience here
Check out the link here for additional FAQs here

Popcorn Reef's Pre-4/20 Movie Party Night featuring IDLE HANDS
2024-04-16 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
**This show is on TUESDAY 4/16 to get you ready for 4/20. It is NOT on 4/20 itself**
No smoking is allowed inside the theater
Doors at 6:30; Show at 7:00
Popcorn Reef Sleepover format – FAQ Here – Bring your own chairs or blankets if you so choose (regular seating is always also available)
It’s been a real party so far this year at The Adams Ave Theater, and we wanted to keep the good times rolling. For our 4/20 selection this year, there were a lot of directions we could have gone in. We figured sticking with the most lighthearted movie of all time about a stoner teen killing his parents and his best friends after his hand is possessed by the devil was the obvious path to take.
Rodman Flender’s IDLE HANDS has always been an enigma to us, and that’s exactly why it’s remained one of our favorite films 25 years later. Its blend of the late-90s feel-good teen formula with body horror and seriously fucked-up subject matter is something you can toss around in your head for a very long time and never quite get a grip on completely. If you haven’t seen it before, you’re in for a real treat.
As we’ve encouraged you to do for a while now, please come dressed comfortably in your favorite sleepover attire or whatever floats your boat. We’d love to see some undead folks show up as well. Again, we will also have an open section for you to bring your own chairs or blankets too.
On 4/16, come kick your 4/20 celebration off with us as we celebrate one of the most underrated films of the 90s.
IDLE HANDS Synopsis:
Anton (Devon Sawa) would like very much to go about his daily routine of smoking weed, watching TV, and lusting after the girl across the street. The only thing stopping him is his demon-possessed right hand, which seems determined to kill anyone it encounters. After dropping his parents and his best friends, the hand sets its sights on Molly (Jessica Alba), the punk rock girl of Anton’s affection. Luckily for him, Pnub and Mick (Elden Henson and Seth Green, his recently deceased buds) are back from below ground to help the problem get solved. But they better get cracking, because the hand is out for more than just a killing spree. If it gets its fingers on Molly before midnight on prom night, her soul is hell-bound.
IDLE HANDS Trailer:

Please Note:
-Doors are at 6:30 PM, Show will start at 7:00 PM sharp
-There will be no delivery of tickets via shipping or email – we’ll simply have your name on the list at the door (plus however many tickets you buy). Please bring your ID for verification purposes to check in. We can check in partial parties too, so if you’re buying for multiple people and you’re arriving at different times, don’t worry about it.
-If you have any questions at all, please contact eddie@popcornreef.com

Candlelight: Coldplay X Imagine Dragons
2024-04-12 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay X Imagine Dragons at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Add-ons
📸 Snapshot by Candlelight: Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable! Strike a pose and our photographers will print an instant photo for you to take home as a lovely keepsake.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 60 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Coldplay – Clocks
Coldplay – Something Just Like This
Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime
Coldplay – Fix You
Imagine Dragons – Natural
Imagine Dragons – Next to Me
Coldplay – The Scientist
Imagine Dragons – Follow You
Imagine Dragons – Bad Liar
Coldplay – Viva la Vida
Imagine Dragons – Believer
Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
Coldplay – My Universe

Performers

Range Ensemble – String Quartet

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
2024-04-05 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Add-ons
📸 Snapshot by Candlelight: Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable! Strike a pose and our photographers will print an instant photo for you to take home as a lovely keepsake.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 60 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Prince – Purple Rain
Lauryn Hill – Ex-Factor
Alicia Keys – You Don’t Know My Name
Sade – Smooth Operator
D’Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel)
Childish Gambino – Redbone
Frank Ocean – Thinkin Bout You
Boyz II Men – The End of the Road
Miguel – Adorn
SZA – Good Days
H.E.R. – The Best Part
Erykah Badu – Tyrone
Solange – Don’t Touch My Hair

Performers

Range Ensemble – String Quartet

Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd
2024-04-04 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Pink Floyd at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Add-ons
📸 Snapshot by Candlelight: Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable! Strike a pose and our photographers will print an instant photo for you to take home as a lovely keepsake.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 60 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

“Wish You Were Here”
“Comfortably Numb”
“Another Brick In The Wall”
“Time”
“Money”
“Breathe (In The Air)”
“On The Run”
“The Great Gig In The Sky”
“Brain Damage”
“Us And Them”
“Hey You”
“Shine On You Crazy Diamond”

Performers

Range Ensemble – String Quartet

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
2024-03-29 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Add-on: Snapshot by Candlelight
📸 Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable! Snapshot by Candlelight is an enchanting photo service that makes the most of the beautiful glow of the candles. Strike a pose and our photographers will print an instant photo for you to take home as a lovely keepsake.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 60 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

“Lavender Haze”
“Love Story”
“Cardigan”
“Blank Space”
“Enchanted”
“Anti-Hero”
“Snow on the Beach (ft. Lana Del Rey)”
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
“Wildest Dreams”
“Lover”
“I Knew You Were Trouble”
“You Belong With Me”
“Shake It Off”

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
2024-03-28 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 60 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

I Want to Break Free
We Will Rock You
Somebody to Love
Radio Ga Ga
Don’t Stop Me Now
Killer Queen
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Who Wants to Live Forever
Bohemian Rhapsody
Love of My Life
We Are the Champions
Another One Bites the Dust

Performers

Range Ensemble – String Quartet

Screening: ROAD HOUSE
2024-03-13 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
Doors at 6:30; Show at 7:00
Popcorn Reef Sleepover format – FAQ Here – Bring your own chairs or blankets if you so choose (regular seating is always also available)
To celebrate the one year anniversary of our screening series at The Adams Ave Theater, we wanted to pick a real crowd pleaser. So here was our brainstorm process. It’s St. Patrick’s week, which is, of course, the best time of the year to get into a bar brawl. And we’re always looking for more ways to celebrate the Great Saint Patrick Swayze. Do you see where we’re headed?
Grab your philosophy books and get ready to put your dukes up, folks. We’re taking you back to The Double Deuce for ROAD HOUSE, Popcorn Reef Sleepover style. Come dressed in your favorite sleepover gear, or in your favorite bar brawl-ready outfit.
Dalton is back to kick some ass at Popcorn Reef on Wednesday, March 13th. We didn’t want to do it on the 17th, because we figured you’d all be too wasted to show up. See you there.
ROAD HOUSE Synopsis:
A mysterious bouncer named Dalton (Patrick Swayze) is hired to clean up the baddest honkytonk in Missouri. Armed with a black belt in karate and a Ph.D. in philosophy, Dalton sets out to tame The Double Deuce, but runs into various forms of resistance along the way.
ROAD HOUSE Trailer:

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
2024-03-09 06:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 60 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Coldplay – Clocks
Coldplay – Something Just Like This
Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime
Coldplay – Fix You
Imagine Dragons – Natural
Imagine Dragons – Next to Me
Coldplay – The Scientist
Imagine Dragons – Follow You
Imagine Dragons – Bad Liar
Coldplay – Viva la Vida
Imagine Dragons – Believer
Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
Coldplay – My Universe

Performers

Range Ensemble – String Quartet

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi at Adams Avenue Theater
2024-03-08 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Add-on: Snapshot by Candlelight
📸 Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable! Snapshot by Candlelight is an enchanting photo service that makes the most of the beautiful glow of the candles. Strike a pose and our photographers will print an instant photo for you to take home as a lovely keepsake.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind – Opening Theme
Laputa: Castle in the Sky – Kimi wo Nosete – Carrying You
My Neighbour Totoro – Kaze no Toori Michi – Path of the Wind
My Neighbour Totoro – Tonari no Totoro – Main Theme
Kiki’s Delivery Service – Umi no Mieru Machi – A Town with an Ocean View
Kiki’s Delivery Service – Tabidachi – Journey
Princess Mononoke – Main Theme
Spirited Away – Inochi no Namae – Name of Life
Spirited Away – Chihiro’s Waltz
Ponyo – Gake no Ue no Ponyo – Ponyo on the Cliff
The Wind Rises – A Journey (A Dream of Flight)
Kikujiro – Summer
The Tale of Princess Kaguya – When I Remember This Life
Howl’s Moving Castle – Merry Go Round of Life

Performers

String Quartet – Range Ensemble

Screening: SOCIETY with Director Brian Yuzna In Person At The Adams Ave Theater
2024-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
If you’re one of the first 75 folks to buy your ticket online, you’ll get a free collectible ticket at the door! If this message is still up, collectible tickets are still available.
*Due to the graphic nature of this film, no one under 18 will be admitted to this event.*
Doors at 6:30; Show at 7:00; Q&A starts after the screening of the film
Popcorn Reef Sleepover format – FAQ Here – Bring your own chairs or blankets if you so choose (regular seating is always also available)
It’s only February, guys, but it seems like we’re already in playoff mode here at Popcorn Reef. We’re back on February 28th at The Adams Avenue Theater in Normal Heights for what will undoubtedly be our biggest Popcorn Reef Sleepover yet.
It’s widely considered one of the most outrageous, shocking, and shit-rocking films of all time, with a final act that takes even the most seasoned genre fans to their body-horror limits. It also needs to be acknowledged more often as a classic of the folk horror subgenre for any Southern Californian who has ever felt that something’s just not quite right.
And the guy who made the movie? He’s a genre film legend, known for producing movie magic monuments like RE-ANIMATOR and FROM BEYOND, co-writing films like HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS, and directing gruesome love stories like BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR and RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3.
Join us on February 28th as we welcome director Brian Yuzna to Popcorn Reef to celebrate and discuss his opus of the bizarre, SOCIETY, which has a firm spot on our personal Mount Rushmore of 80s horror flicks.
Our love for this movie is not easy to quantify with words. The supreme not-giving-a-fuck-ness of its general attitude, combined with its wicked sense of humor, palpable sense of dread, and its scathing commentary on the ugly undercurrent of Southern California consciousness, makes for a singular vision that needs to be celebrated, time and time again.
Join us after the film as we break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about SOCIETY with Mr. Yuzna himself. Who knows, you might even get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to ask him that question you’ve always wanted an answer to.
Come dressed to impress in your favorite high society threads, or come comfortable in your favorite sleepover attire. Or don’t dress up at all. Just make sure you’re there 😎
On February 28th, we’ll all sing together for the Shunt Fest of the year. Let’s go.
SOCIETY Synopsis:
Teenager Bill Whitney has always felt like the odd one out in his wealthy, upper-class Beverly Hills family. But his sense of alienation takes a sinister turn when he hears an audio recording of his sister’s coming-out party, which seems to implicate his family and others in a bizarre, ritualistic orgy. Packing stomach-churning grue courtesy Screaming Mad George (PREDATOR, BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA) and thought-provoking social commentary in equal measure, Society is a biting satire that culminates in the most gag-inducing “climax” in all of horror history.

Candlelight: A Tribute to David Bowie
2024-02-23 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of David Bowie at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

“Space Oddity”
“Life on Mars?”
“Changes”
“Suffragette City”
“Ziggy Stardust”
“Starman”
“Rebel Rebel”
“Young Americans”
“Fame”
“Heroes”
“Under Pressure” (David Bowie and Queen)
“Let’s Dance”
“Valentine’s Day”

Performers

String Quartet – Range Ensemble

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special ft. "Romeo and Juliet" and More
2024-02-13 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover Valentine’s Day inspired music at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 40+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51: I. Allegro non troppo – Johannes Brahms
Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet – Nino Rota
In Your Arms – Illenium/ X Ambassadors
Love Story – Taylor Swift
String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 “Rasumovsky”: II. Molto Adagio – Ludwig van Beethoven
Clarity – Zedd
String Quartet No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 12, MWV R25: III. Andante espressivo – Felix Mendelssohn
As Time Goes By from Casablanca – Herman Hupfeld
String Quartet in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1, MWV R30: IV. Presto con brio – Felix Mendelssohn

Performers

String Quartet – Range Ensemble

Screening: SHREDDER ORPHEUS with Writer/Director/Star Robert McGinley
2024-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
*We have moved this show to a new date. Please join us on 1/24/24 for this bad ass film experience!* (If you have already purchased your ticket and can’t make the new date, please contact eddie@popcornreef.com for a refund)
Doors at 6:30; Show at 7:00; Q&A starts after the screening of the film

Popcorn Reef Sleepover format – bring your own chairs or blankets if you so choose (regular seating is always also available; details below)
Boy, do we have a treat for you to open things up for 2024 at The Adams Ave Theater. Even for jaded cinephiles like us, there’s still films out there that haven’t been on our radar. When that’s the case, it’s usually a wonderful company like AGFA (The American Genre Film Archive) that comes to the rescue and brings a criminally underseen gem back into the zeitgeist. Subsequently, our mind is blown, and when we finish the movie we think, “Damn! I wish I would have known about this movie my entire life.”
Such is the case with SHREDDER ORPHEUS, and we’re beyond thrilled to host the San Diego Premiere of AGFA’s brand new restoration of the film on January 24th in Normal Heights. Plus, the writer/director/star of the film, Robert McGinley, will be joining us in person for a special post-film Q&A after the screening that you’re not going to want to miss.
The classic Greek myth of Orpheus is reimagined as a post-apocalyptic skateboard rock opera in SHREDDER. The film was shot and edited using a combination of tape and 16mm film, ultimately being transferred to 35mm for its final presentation. That process, combined with the wildly creative production design (which, mind you, was all done on a DIY budget), creates a unique cinematic aesthetic that we feel can best be described as a fever-induced nightmare experienced through the lens of an 80s tube television.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, or you’re just fascinated by the process of how movie magic is made, SHREDDER ORPHEUS is a must-see. Robert and his team have created a one-of-a-kind experience here that resonates on many levels. The only thing more inspiring than the independent spirit of the film is the storytelling itself. It’s very hard to expand on a classic story in a worthwhile way, but SHREDDER adds a haunting, modern message to the Orpheus myth which, in our opinion, the Greek mythologists would be very proud of. Also…of course…there’s a lot of really cool music and skateboarding stuff in the film that’s going to look sick up on the big screen.
On January 24th, let’s shred our way to hell! We’ll see you there.
PLEASE NOTE:
-“What the hell is Popcorn Reef Sleepover?”
It’s a new idea we’ve been working on with The Adams Avenue Theater that’s designed to let you take a night off from 2024 and feel like you’re back in 1980, or 1990-something. Remember when you could post up on a Friday night, have some Gushers and a Capri Sun, and watch whatever was on Cinemax with your friends all night long while your parents had no clue what was happening? That’s basically what we’re going to do here – except in a giant concert hall with alcohol. Pajamas and/or costumes are encouraged, and if you come in something especially eye-catching, you might just win a prize.
We’ve also decided to open the floor plan up at The Adams to let you take your nostalgia trip a bit further. A portion of the theater floor will be completely open. We encourage you to bring blankets, pillows, and whatever else you want to lounge with directly on the ground, or you can bring your favorite camping chair* to sit in. Don’t worry – if this doesn’t sound appealing, we will still have a traditional seating area set up as well. This just gives you the option to watch the movie in a couple new ways.
– (*) If you’re bringing camping chairs, please only bring those in a single or double format. Anything more heavy duty than that might bother the floors at The Adams.
-Doors are at 6:30 PM, Show will start at 7:00 PM sharp
-There will be no delivery of tickets via shipping or email – we’ll simply have your name on the list at the door (plus however many tickets you buy). Please bring your ID for verification purposes to check in. We can check in partial parties too, so if you’re buying for multiple people and you’re arriving at different times, don’t worry about it.
-Guest availability is subject to change due to potential illness or unforeseen circumstances. Please bear with us during these crazy times.
-If you have any questions at all, please contact eddie@popcornreef.com
SHREDDER ORPHEUS Synopsis:
The Greek myth is reimagined as a post-apocalyptic skateboard rock opera in SHREDDER ORPHEUS—a low budget hallucination that drops somewhere between the music video for Devo’s “Whip It,” a Bones Brigade skate tape, and a surrealist art project. The story follows Orpheus (director Robert McGinley), a rock star who descends to hell in order to save his kidnapped wife (and the universe) from Satan and his hypnotic TV signals. Filmed in Seattle and featuring a rare screen role from Steven Jesse Bernstein—the William S. Burroughs of the Pacific Northwest—SHREDDER ORPHEUS makes its disc and restoration debut with a new preservation from the originalfilm elements.

Shopify MeetUp
2024-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
BEYOND BLACK FRIDAY: Leveraging the Compounding Promo Phenomenon to Unlock Customer Demand Year-Round
Whether or not Q4 of 2023 was successful, you can’t let it be the sole dictator of your success in 2024.

Candlelight: Skrillex to Zedd - Electric Legends on Strings
2024-01-17 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover breathtaking classical renditions of EDM favorites from past and present at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 40+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites – Skrillex
Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia
Shelter – Porter Robinson and Madeon
Innerbloom – RÜFÜS DU SOL
Get Low – DJ Snake and Dillon Francis
Sun & Moon – Above & Beyond
Feel Something – ILLENIUM, Excision, and I Prevail
We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris – Rihanna [
Clarity – Zedd
Vibe Check – GRiZ
All You Need To Know ft. Calle Lehmann – Gryffin and SLANDER
Someone Else – Rezz and Grabbitz
Sideways – ILLENIUM, Nurko, and Valerie Broussard
I Can’t Stop – Flux Pavilion

Performers

Electric Range Ensemble

String Quartet
Drums

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
2024-01-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in San Diego that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while pairing them with four classic cocktails.
Showtimes at 6, 8 and 10pm
Tickets for Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in San Diego
🎫 Standard Admission – includes entry to the experience + 4 cocktails
Highlights
✨ Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe in this 4-part chilling cocktail experience
🍸 Sip on delicious themed cocktails that are paired with each story
😱 Hear Edgar Allan Poe’s work reimagined, as told by the Poe Historians
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
📍 Location: Adams Ave Theater
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe. This exclusive speakeasy will transport you to a bygone era as you sip on expertly crafted cocktails inspired by four of Poe’s most beloved stories. Led by the speakeasy’s lead mixologist and Poe historians, this immersive evening promises to be a chillingly unforgettable experience. Don’t miss your chance to bring Poe’s tales to life, one sip at a time, and get your tickets for Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in San Diego!
Reviews
💬 Claire T. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a great atmospheric, intimate event. We had a great time.”
💬 Phona B. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Oh my goodness! The monologues and venue were WOW! The performers were top notch. The drinks were amazing too. So glad we came.”
💬 Vanessa M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fun performances and tasty cocktails! What a unique and memorable way to spend a couple hours!”

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi at Adams Avenue Theater
2024-01-10 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind – Opening Theme
Laputa: Castle in the Sky – Kimi wo Nosete – Carrying You
My Neighbour Totoro – Kaze no Toori Michi – Path of the Wind
My Neighbour Totoro – Tonari no Totoro – Main Theme
Kiki’s Delivery Service – Umi no Mieru Machi – A Town with an Ocean View
Kiki’s Delivery Service – Tabidachi – Journey
Princess Mononoke – Main Theme
Spirited Away – Inochi no Namae – Name of Life
Spirited Away – Chihiro’s Waltz
Ponyo – Gake no Ue no Ponyo – Ponyo on the Cliff
The Wind Rises – A Journey (A Dream of Flight)
Kikujiro – Summer
The Tale of Princess Kaguya – When I Remember This Life
Howl’s Moving Castle – Merry Go Round of Life

Performers

String Quartet – Range Ensemble

New City Church Services
2023-12-31 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-24 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
We are so glad you are interested in joining us on Sundays! We are gathering in Normal Heights every Sunday at the Adams Avenue Theater located at 3325 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116.
Parking for guests and families with children is in the lot at 3366 Adams Ave. Once parked, check-in your children up to age 11 to our City Kids ministry, and cross the street to join our gathering at the Theater.
