Roxie-Mission Neon Walking Tour 1/6

San Francisco Neon

Take a twilight tour of vintage neon signs in the Mission District and support the Roxie Theater neon project! Two tour times: 4 or 4:15 pm

On the sidewalk in front of the New Mission Alamo Draft House

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The Mission District of San Francisco has an impressive array of classic watering holes, eateries, and cinemas with some of the best vintage neon signs in the city. It is a treasure hunt to discover these beautiful signs in the heart of this neighborhood. This is a special tour to support the Roxie's project to repaint and relight their iconic vertical neon sign. Choose from two tour times: 4 pm or 4:15 pm.Tour ends at the Roxie with time for a bite to eat before special screening of Lady from Shanghai, SF Neon will give a special film introduction to this classic 1947 film noir starring Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth. When you register for the Roxie-Neon tour, you'll get a $4 discount code to <a href="https://roxie.com/film/the-lady-from-shanghai/?ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_8_6_2023_22_28_COPY_01)&amp;mc_cid=373bdf3741&amp;mc_eid=cc59d87da3#showtimes" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">purchase the Roxie film ticket</a>.Tours are hosted by <a href="http://neonbook.xyz/shop.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">San Francisco Neon</a> historians Al Barna and Randall Ann Homan. This tour features eclectic local history with architectural and graphic design insights to San Francisco's unique legacy of surviving neon signs. Be prepared to walk 1 mile for 1.5 hours with rest stops. Photography and a lively Q&amp;A are encouraged.This event is part of the San Francisco: City of Neon Series to kick off 2024, in proud partnership with the <a href="http://tenderlonmuseum.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tenderloin Museum</a> and the <a href="https://roxie.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Roxie Theater</a>. All proceeds go to the Roxie neon repainting and relighting project.

Reservations details: Please include your cell number in case of any last-minute changes due to obstructions or stormy weather. We'll email you all the details for your tour, including public transit and parking tips.Weather: We tour rain or shine (neon looks beaufiful in the rain) but we will reschedule in case of stormy weather and bad road conditions.Small Print: Please note that we reserve the right to change/cancel the tour due to obstructions, stormy weather, or insufficient reservations. Full refunds issued for canceled tours. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being, and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities; and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you join this group, and purchase tickets, and/or attend any San Francisco Neon events; it shall be conclusively presumed you understand and agree to this policy.Photos above by Al BarnaPhoto below by Hoodline. L-R Randall Ann Homan and Al Barna in front of the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.

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