# Event Details - **Event Name**: Early Elvis: Meteoric Rise to Stardom - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: Thrill to footage of Elvis's classics from the 50's that laid the groundwork for him being anointed the King of Rock 'n' Roll.About this EventIn the mid-to-late 1950s, Elvis Presley became rock ’n’ roll’s first superstar by fusing country, blues, and pop with his signature works like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” and “Jailhouse Rock.” Rock music historian and author Richie Unterberger celebrates his emergence as an American icon by showing and discussing vintage film clips of these songs, along with a wealth of other lesser-known songs recorded on his early discs. Rock historian Richie Unterberger is the author of numerous rock history books, including volumes on the Beatles, the Who, the Velvet Underground, Bob Marley, and 1960s folk-rock. He teaches courses on rock and soul music history at several Bay Area colleges. His latest book, San Francisco: Portrait of a City, was published by Taschen in 2022. In July 2026 we honor the 250th birthday of the United States by celebrating the anniversary of its independence, marking a historic milestone known as the Semi quincentennial.Join us for these exciting upcoming lectures and movie which shine a spotlight on the uniquely creative and innovative contributions to our American culture.Matinee Movie – Yankee Doodle DandyExperience the movie that shouts out patriotism, see it on Thursday, 7/2 at 1:00 pmStar Spangled JazzSongs and movie musicals sustained Americans and the Troops during WW11, learn more on Tuesday, 7/7 @ 1:00 pmElvisWhat’s more uniquely American than Elvis in the 1950’s? Hear from our rock historian on Thursday, 7/30 @ 1:00 pm - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/early-elvis-meteoric-rise-to-stardom/100001989243590127 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, literary-art, music, workshops, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-07-16T19:45:00Z - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco - **lat**: 37.78733709999999 - **long**: -122.4472635 - **full address**: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Early Elvis: Meteoric Rise to Stardom - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/218506df2860e943b31d018868a3707df0bea9ad03726a2faa1ee9fe3e370023-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2e2f2e-gmir.jpg?v=1779497828 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Early Elvis: Meteoric Rise to Stardom being held? - **A:** Early Elvis: Meteoric Rise to Stardom takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Early Elvis: Meteoric Rise to Stardom? - **A:** Early Elvis: Meteoric Rise to Stardom is organized by Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Early Elvis: Meteoric Rise to Stardom is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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