The Starks had it all too right: winter came. It came all over the District of Columbia. For many months. But now, let us look back on those cold days and rejoice! Spring has officially arrived, and with it includes all the sunshine, ball games, drinking on rooftops and outdoor movies we’ve come to expect. Prepare to start toting your blanket to the office along with as much cheese, hummus and cheap wine as is considered socially acceptable:
We’ve got your definitive outdoor movie guide to help navigate your way through all the summer screenings. So please, get your refreshments, take your seats and silence your phones and your screaming children.
FYI: Though it’s the middle of May and the temperature has been above 90 degrees, some festivals have still not released their schedules. We will update the guide as they roll in.
Crystal Screen Outdoor Film Festival
Deetz:Â 18th and Bell Street, Crystal City, VA (Near Crystal City Metro Station, Parking also available)
Dates: June 2 – August 25
Time: Sundown, rain or shine
Theme: “In-Flight”
Schedule:Â
- June 2: Airplane!
- June 9: Drop Zone
- June 16: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
- June 23: Red Eye
- June 30: Top Gun
- July 7: Hot Shots!
- July 14: Up in the Air
- July 28: Con Air
- Aug. 4: Red Tails
- Aug. 11: Executive Decision
- Aug. 18: Flight
- Aug. 25: Snakes on a Plane
SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Deetz: National Mall
Date: July 21-August 11
Time: Sunset
Theme: N/A
- July 21: The Karate Kid
- July 28: Lover Come Back
- August 4: Key Largo
- August 11: A Soldier’s Story
Adams Morgan Movie Nights
Deetz: Marie Reed Elementary School Field, corner of 18th and California
Dates: May 20, June 10, June 24
Time: 1/2 hour after sunset
Theme: None, but who cares when you have a poster like this…
Schedule:
- May 20: Up
- June 10: All The President’s Men
- June 24: Rushmore
Family Night at Sursum Corda
Deetz: Outdoor Plaza on L and 1st Street, NW
Dates:Â June 24 – August 5 (second Tuesday of each month)
Time:Â 7 p.m.
Theme:Â Unlikely Friendships
Schedule:
- June 24: WALL-E
- July 8: Frozen
- July 22: The Lego Movie
- August 5: Despicable Me 2
NoMa Summer Screen 2014
Deetz:Â L Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, NE Washington, D.C. (Near New York Ave. Metro Station, parking also available*)
Dates:Â May 28 – August 20
Time: 7 – 11 p.m., rain or shine
Theme:Â Unlikely Friendships
Schedule:Â
- May 28:Â Back to the Future, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @BigCheeseTruck, @Takorean, @RedHookLobster, @DangerouslyDeliciousPies
- June 4: Silver Linings Playbook, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @BigCheeseTruck, @DCEmpanadas, @DCSlices, @PleasantPops
- June 11: Midnight in Paris, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @RedHookLobster, @KafaMania, @BBQBus, @CaptainCookieDC
- June 18: Up, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @Takorean, @DCSlices, @BBQBus, @DangerouslyDeliciousPies
- June 25: When Harry Met Sally, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @PhoWheels, @DCEmpanadas, @BBQBus, @PleasantPops
- July 2: Clueless, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @RedHookLobster, @PhoWheels, @BBQBus, @AstroDoughnuts
- July 9: The Muppets, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @KafaMania, @DCSlices, @CrepeLove, @OrangeCowDC
- July 16: The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @ShakeShack,  @Takorean, @DougTheFoodDude, @OrangeCowDC
- July 23: The Dark Knight, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @SUNdeVICHtruck, @DCSlices, @KafaMania, @OrangeCowDC
- July 30: Pitch Perfect, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @ShakeShack, @DCEmpanadas, @PhoWheels, @OrangeCowDC
- August 6: Top Gun, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @SUNdeVICHtruck, @KafaMania, @DougTheFoodDude,  @PleasantPops
- August 13: The Sandlot, Food Trucks: @Popped!Republic, @Takorean, @BigCheeseTruck,  @DCEmpanadas, @CaptainCookieDC
- August 20: Rain Date, movie TBD, Food Trucks:  @Popped!Republic, @BigCheeseTruck, @SUNdeVICHtruck, @PhoWheels, @CaptainCookieDC
U Street Movie SeriesÂ
Deetz: Harrison Field, V St. NW in between 13th & 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. (Near U Street Metro Station)
Dates:Â TBA
Time:Â TBA
Theme:Â TBA
Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movies
Deetz: New Jersey Ave SE and Tingey Street SE, Washington, D.C. (Near Navy Yard Metro Station)
Dates:Â June 5 – September 11
Time:Â Sundown
Theme:Â It’s a Whole New Ballgame
Schedule:
- June 5th: The Sandlot
- June 12th: Happy Gilmore
- June 19th: Dodgeball
- June 26th: Wimbledon
- July 3rd: No Movie – Holiday Weekend
- July 10th: Balls of Fury
- July 17th: Space Jam
- July 24th: Invincible
- July 31st: Bend it Like Beckham
- August 7th: Rudy
- August 14th: A League of Their Own
- August 21st: The Blind Side
- August 28th: No Movie – Holiday Weekend
- September 4th: Moneyball
Rockville Town Square: Movies on the Square
Deetz:Â 200 E Middle Ln, Rockville, MD 20850
Dates:Â June 12 – August 21
Time:Â Sundown (around 8:30 p.m.)
Theme:Â Various
Schedule:
- June 12: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2
- June 19: Saving Mr. Banks
- June 26 : The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
- July 3: Frozen Sing-A-Long
- July 10: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
- July 17: Gravity
- July 24: The Great Gatsby (2013)
- July 31: The Lego Movie
- August 7: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
- August 14: Star Trek Into Darkness
- August 21: Despicable Me 2
Mosaic’s Films in the Park
Deetz:Â Strawberry Park –Â Strawberry Ln. Merrifield, VA 22031
Dates:Â May 2 – August 29
Time:Â 7 p.m.
Theme:Â Family (May), Blockbuster (June), All American (July), Food & Film (August)
Schedule:
- May 2: Planes
- May 9: ET
- May 16: Despicable Me 2
- May 23: Little Rascals
- May 30: Monsters University
- June 6: The Great Gatsby
- June 13: The Hunger Games Catching Fire
- June 20: Man of Steel
- June 27: Gravity
- July 4: The Rookie
- July 11: Apollo 13
- July 18: Jobs
- July 25: Captain America
- Aug. 1: Julie & Julia (Ah Love Oil & Vinegar)
- Aug. 8: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (original)Â (Artisan Confections)
- Aug. 15: Fried Green Tomatoes (Matchbox)
- Aug. 22: Frozen Sing-a-long (Dolcezza)
- Aug. 29: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (CAVA)
Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival
Deetz: Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway, Rosslyn, VA (Near Rosslyn Metro, parking available at Atlantic Parking Garage for $3)
Dates:Â May 30 – August 22
Time:Â Sundown, rain or shine
Theme: Movies about work
Schedule:
- May 30: Office Space
- June 6: The Devil Wears Prada
- June 13: Horrible Bosses
- June 20: Thank You For Smoking
- June 27: Two Weeks Notice
- July 11: The Internship
- July 18: How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days
- July 25: Up in the Air
- August 1: 9 to 5
- August 8: Empire Records
- August 15: Miss Congeniality
- August 22: Anchorman
Golden Cinema Series
Deetz:Â Farragut Square (Connecticut Avenue & K Street)
Dates:Â May 16 – June 27
Time:Â 7:30 p.m.
Theme:Â DC-themed films
Schedule:
- May 16: American President
- May 23: National Treasure: Book of Secrets
- May 30: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
- June 6: Dave
- June 13: My Date with the President’s Daughter
- June 20: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde
- June 27: Annie
Cinema Del Ray 2014
Deetz: Mount Vernon Rec Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA (parking available)
Dates:Â May – August (every third Saturday of each month)
Time:Â 7 p.m., show begins at dusk
Theme:Â Family Flicks
Schedule:
- May 17: Frozen
- June 21: Despicable Me 2
- July 19: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
- Aug. 16: Â The Lego Movie
Greenbelt Moonlit Movies
Deetz: Mount Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center Front Lawn 101  Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Dates:Â May 31 – October 4 (every other Saturday)
Time:Â Times vary, check website for details
Theme:Â Various
Schedule:
- May 31: Back to the Future
- June 14: Meet Me in St. Louis
- June 28: Princess Bride
- July 12: The Wizard of Oz
- July 19: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
- Aug. 2: Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Aug. 16: The Muppet Movie
- Sept. 6: Singin’ in the Rain
- Sept. 20: Ernest and Celestine
- Oct. 4: Up
The Wine Bin (Ellicott City)
Deetz:Â 8390 Main St # 1, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Dates:Â May 23 – September 27
Time: June – August 9pm; September 8pm
Theme:Â Various
Schedule:
- May 23: James Bond: From Russia with Love
- May 24: James Bond: Casino Royale (2006)
- May 31: Waiting for Guffman
- June 7: Wizard of Oz 1939
- June 14: Sideways
- June 21: Dirty Dancing
- June 28: Risky Business
- July 5: Star Trek
- July 12: Moonstruck
- July 19: When Harry Met Sally
- July 26: Grease
- Aug. 2: Mr. Peabody and Sherman
- Aug. 9: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
- Aug. 16: To Catch a Thief
- Aug. 23: Life of Pi
- Aug. 30: Princess Bride
- Sept. 6: Iron Man
- Sept. 13: Chocolat
- Sept. 20: Rock of Ages
- Sept. 27: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Rock & Roll Hotel
Deetz:Â 1353 H Street N.E, Washington, DC 20002, on the roof
Dates:Â May (new themes will be posted each month during the summer)
Time:Â First showing at 7 p.m. second showing at 9 p.m.
Theme:Â Anime
Schedule:
- May 4: Akira
- May 11: Ninja Scroll
- May 18: Princess Mononoke
- May 25: Ghost In The Shell
Lake Anne Summer Outdoor Movies
Deetz: 11404 Washington Plaza W, Reston, VA 20190
Dates: June 8 – September 14
Time: Sundown
Theme: Various
Schedule:
- June 8: Up (Family)
- July 13: Breakfast Clug (Retro)
- August 10: Casablanca (Classic)
- September 14: Skyfall (Date Night)
Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center
Deetz:Â 14900 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Dates: May 18Â – September 28
Time:Â 7 p.m.
Theme:Â VariousÂ
Schedule:
- May 18: Double Feature: Cars/Planes
- May 25: The Incredibles
- June 1: A League of Their Own
- June 8: Wizard of Oz
- June 15: Apollo 13
- June 22: Double Feature: Mary Poppins/ Saving Mr. Banks
- June 29: Pirates of the Caribbean
- July 6: Up
- July 13: Freaky Friday
- July 20: Despicable Me 2
- July 27: The Blind Side
- August 3: Goonies
- August 10: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
- August 17: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
- August 24: Frozen
- August 31: Beetlejuice
- September 7: The Lego Movie
- September 14: Muppets Most Wanted
- September 21: Double Feature: Monsters, Inc/ Monsters U
- September 28: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Bethesda Outdoor Movies-Stars on the Avenue
Deetz:Â Woodmont Triangle at the corner of Norfolk and Auburn Avenues, Bethesda, MD
Dates: July 22 – July 26
Time:Â 9 p.m.
Theme: Various
Schedule:
- July 22: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- July 23: Moonrise Kingdom
- July 24: Citizen Kane
- July 25: Pitch Perfect
- July 26: Top Gun
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Dupont Circle: Cinema in the Circle
Cinema in the Circle is part of Dupont’s larger Movie Festival that provides the community with an array of movies and movie watching environments. Dates TBA.
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