06/23/2026
Santa Cruz Guerilla Drive-In
This Friday! All are invited to the first screening of the 2026 Santa Cruz Guerilla Drive-In 2026 season! Back after an extended hiatus! Yeah, this Friday June 26th a bit before dusk.
Before our main feature we will begin with the short 1994 film by Tamara Davis - “No Alternative Girls” - which has been described as is a gritty, unfiltered 6-minute documentary exploring identity and sexuality among female alternative musicians. Featuring candid interviews with icons like Kim Gordon, Kathleen Hanna, and Courtney Love, the film cuts through mainstream media misrepresentations to highlight authentic riot grrrl perspectives.”
After a brief intermission our feature - “We Are the Best” - Three teenage girls in 1980s Stockholm form a punk band despite having no instruments or musical talent. The movie follows the misfits Bobo, Klara, and the more reserved Hedvig as they navigate adolescence and punk culture, creating music as an outlet for their energy and anger, even when told punk is dead. The film captures the spirit of youthful rebellion and friendship.
URBAN WASTELAND LOCATION: From downtown, head south on Soquel Avenue. At Riverside, by the Royal Taj, turn right. Follow the path down to the sandy area under the bridge (and let’s take care of the spot and pack-it-in-pack-it-out and especially when film over after dark please be respectful of neighbors when leaving and use library voices).
PLUS thrilling short films, an intermission, great company and a guaranteed good time!
BRING blankets, pillows, anything you need to be comfortable in foldy metal chairs indoors, friends, snacks to share. Donations to support the project are more than welcome.
SANTA CRUZ GUERILLA DRIVE-IN is an outdoor movie theatre under the stars that springs up in the fields and industrial wastelands. Beyond showing great movies and bringing a broad community together, part of our mission is helping reclaim public space and transforming our urban environment.
