Cinema on the Square

There are few better ways to spend a San Francisco summer evening than watching a movie under the stars in Union Square. Cinema on the Square turns the city's busiest plaza into an open-air theater, complete with pre-show trivia, live entertainment, popcorn, drinks and plenty of room to spread out with a blanket or low chair before the sun goes down. This month's screening celebrates the 25th anniversary of The Princess Diaries, making it an especially fitting choice in the city where the beloved film is set. Arrive early for the festivities, stay for the movie, and enjoy seeing downtown transformed into one big neighborhood gathering. It's proof that Union Square is becoming a destination again after dark.