June 3, 2015 | Lifestyle
Grab a blanket and a snack and bask in the beautiful summer weather while watching one of your favorite films at these local outdoor movie events.
The Screen on the Green movie series is back for its 16th season.
Taking place from June 5 through September 4, Capitol Riverfront will be showing a different movie outdoors beginning at sundown every Thursday. The “It’s a Whole New Ballgame” movie series will highlight a variety of sports-related films, including The Sandlot, The Blind Side, and A League of Their Own. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE
In its sixteenth year, The National Mall’s Screen on the Green summer movie series kicks off on July 21 with the cult classic The Karate Kid. Screenings will be shown on a 20 by 40 foot screen at sunset every Monday through August 11. The National Mall, between 7th and 12th Sts., 877-262-5866
“Flashback Fridays” at the Union Market Drive-In will kick off on June 5 with a screening of Jurassic Park and continue every Friday throughout the month. Tickets for the 8 p.m. shows can be purchased here and guests are encouraged to arrive around 6 p.m., when the lot opens. Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE
Farragut Fridays Golden Cinema
Through July 31, Farragut Park will host a variety of daylong events that will end with the screening of a popular flick at sunset. The “All Worked Up” movie series will include films like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Hook, and Italian Job. Farragut Park, Connecticut Ave. and K St. NW
Every Wednesday through August 19, the "Dance, Dance, Dance" movie series will screen fan favorites, including Grease, Footloose, and Moulin Rouge! at Storey Park. The sunset screenings will be preceded by afternoons of music, food offerings, and giveaways. Storey Park, 1005 First St. NE, 202-289-0111
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