Indiefest Giveaway: Free Tickets to New Dennis Peron Documentary

10 pairs of tickets up for grabs to 'Join the Club', a film chronicling the beloved queer cannabis pioneer.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:55am by Ben Kaplan

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SF Indiefest is coming up February 5-15, and 48hills.org is giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the new documentary 'Join the Club', which follows the life of Dennis Peron, San Francisco's pioneering medical marijuana advocate who opened the city's first cannabis dispensary during the AIDS crisis.

Why it matters

The film sheds light on the queer history of marijuana legalization in America, highlighting Peron's role as a trailblazer in the fight for medical cannabis access, particularly for those suffering from HIV/AIDS.

The details

To enter the giveaway, readers must email marke@48hills.org by Wednesday, February 4th at midnight with the subject line 'Join the Club' and their full name in the body of the email. Winners will be randomly selected and notified on Thursday morning.

  • SF Indiefest is taking place February 5-15, 2026.
  • The deadline to enter the giveaway is Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at midnight.
  • Winners will be notified on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Dennis Peron

San Francisco's pioneering medical marijuana advocate who opened the city's first cannabis dispensary during the AIDS crisis.

48hills.org

The local news publication hosting the giveaway for tickets to the documentary about Dennis Peron.

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What’s next

The winners of the giveaway will be able to attend the screening of 'Join the Club' at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco on Saturday, February 7, 2026 as part of the SF Indiefest.

The takeaway

This giveaway and the documentary 'Join the Club' shine a light on the important role Dennis Peron played in the fight for medical marijuana access, particularly for those impacted by the HIV/AIDS crisis in San Francisco's queer community.