During this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, we had the privilege of seeing the Rooftop Cinema Club in action. They provide cozy chairs for singles, couples, and groups, providing high-end headphones for each person to decide what volume they prefer. In addition, you can buy classic movie concessions. If that isn’t enough, you can watch a movie in the open air of the San Diego Bay at the Manchester Grand Hyatt under the stars!
Now, a new slate of films has been added for the Fall season, including Selena, Encanto, the Ring, The Addams Family, Hocus Pocus, and Halloween. Ticket packages include couples tickets that include popcorn.
Additionally, the Rooftop Cinema Club will run special events in between movie screenings to celebrate unique films, Hispanich Heritage Month and Zodiac signs of the Autumn. There will even be events where ticket buyers have a chance to decide which coming-of-age film will be played at their screening!
The upcoming screenings include:
Love It or Hate It series – Saturdays in September, Rooftop Cinema Club will shine a spotlight on some of cinema's most divisive movies, featuring comedies that critics just didn't get. It’s an ambitious, visionary feast that's "not for everyone," and just a plain ol' good time at the movies that some "no fun" snobs felt the need to scoff at.
People’s Choice – This September, Rooftop Cinema Club is giving its guests the choice of which female coming-of-age movie to screen at the Rooftop! In this aptly named "Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" edition of People's Choice, San Diego film fans will be able to vote for the movie they’d like to see. Voting closes Aug. 31 and the winning film will be announced on Sept. 1. And in October, just in time for Halloween, RCC Embarcadero fans will get to choose which horror movie sequel they’d like to see at the Rooftop!. The polls will close on Oct. 6 and the winning film will be announced Oct. 7.
Hispanic Heritage Month – For Hispanic Heritage Month, Rooftop Cinema Club is showcasing some of the most beloved cinema stories centered around and celebrating Hispanic culture, as well as movies made by prominent Hispanic filmmakers and actors. Hispanic Heritage Month films include Selena (Sept. 15), Encanto (Sept. 25) and Coco (Oct. 1).
Virgo/Libra/Scorpio Season – There’s a new tradition at Rooftop Cinema Club centered around the signs of the Zodiac. From Sept. 7-22, RCC is celebrating Virgo Season by screening movies made by or starring cinephiles’ favorite cinematic Virgos, including Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer and Ingrid Bergman. From Sept. 23 – Oct. 22, Rooftop Cinema Club will recognize Libra Season by screening movies made by or starring notable cinematic Libras, including Zac Efron, Anthony Gonzalez, the beloved Olivia Newton-John and several others. And from Oct. 23 – Nov. 22, San Diegans can celebrate Scorpio Season and cinematic Scorpios, including Winona Ryder and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Horrifying Anniversary Celebrations – "Before you die, you see… the ring." The terrifying psychological horror movie that made everyone scared to watch VHS tapes (if you remember what those were) is turning 20 this year, and Rooftop Cinema Club is celebrating The Ring in all its scary glory with a special anniversary screening at the Rooftop on Oct. 6. And it’s been 25 years since I Know What You Did Last Summer cemented itself among the best '90s slasher hits. Housing a quartet of almost and soon-to-be young stars, this scary tale of revenge hasn't lost any of its potency since it hit screens all those years ago and RCC Embarcadero is bringing it back to life on Oct. 24.
Witches Weekender – "Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble." For the penultimate weekend in October, Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero is mixing a potion together of movies that feature the most fun, scary, and awesome witches. It’ll take place Oct. 22-23 and feature films like Practical Magic, The Craft, The Addams Family and of course, The Blair Witch Project.
Hocus Pocus Madness - "Come, we fly!" Over the years watching Hocus Pocus during the Halloween season has become a tradition for everyone and Rooftop Cinema Club is no exception. This year, San Diego’s iconic outdoor cinema is taking that tradition a bit further by dedicating an entire day on Sunday, Oct. 30 to screenings of the modern classic so guests can come for a screening or watch it again and again all day long!
Halloween – Rooftop Cinema Club is providing a double dose of Halloween classics (it's literally in their titles!) on All Hallows Eve with screenings of the family favorite Halloweentown and the chilling slasher Halloween.
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. 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 lounge Seats and single and double Adirondack chairs range from $17.50–$25.50, while Kids tickets range from $11.75– $14.75. Military (15%) and Student (10%) discounts are also available.
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero’s film queue is an eclectic mix of popular titles, recently-released films and cult-classics. 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, classic cinema concessions, and a fantastic food and drink menu presented by the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. 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.
RCC Embarcadero offers three different seating types, all with plush seat cushions. They include adjustable deckchair Lounge Seats for one, leisurely Adirondack chairs for one, and double-wide Adirondack chairs for two. Rooftop Cinema Club’s delicious freshly-popped popcorn comes with most ticket purchases. And due to safety precautions, Rooftop Cinema Club is unable to lend blankets to guests for the time being, however visitors are highly encouraged to BTOB – “Bring Their Own Blankets” – to keep cozy during their screenings.
RCC guests can take advantage of the Manchester Grand Hyatt’s room discount for Rooftop ticket buyers and build a San Diego staycation around a night at the movies. The discount code is available on the cinema email ticket confirmations for online bookings. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Guests can also keep the fun going after the final credits roll! Top of the Hyatt is offering a 15% food and drink discount to Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero guests on the night of their screening. RCC guests can simply take the hotel elevators to the 40th floor and show their movie ticket to redeem.
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) with purchase of food or drink. Validation is provided at the box office. Please note that during peak times, the Hyatt's parking garage tends to fill up and spaces are prioritized for overnight guests. The garage staff may direct overflow guests to other garages or parking lots, including Seaport Village. Unfortunately, RCC validation does not apply to any other locations besides the Manchester Grand Hyatt so guests will be required to pay full price. Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero is currently working on finding additional solutions for guests who plan to drive to the venue.
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/.
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.
For more information about Rooftop Cinema Club, visit http://www.rooftopcinemaclub.com/embarcadero and sign up for email updates. You can also stay connected with Rooftop Cinema Club socially on Instagram (@rooftopcinemaclub), TikTok (@rooftopcinemaclub), Facebook (@rooftopcinemaclub) and Twitter (@RooftopCinema).
Photos : Jeremy Wilson / Mulderville
(Source : press release)