Lori McCue
Summer movie season is back and all we can say is we hope you like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The Oscar-winning animated movie is to 2019 what La La Land was to 2017, in that nearly every D.C.-area outdoor film series is screening it. Here’s your guide to the best places to see that movie and dozens of others in the great outdoors. Unless noted, these outdoor screenings are free, and allow viewers to bring chairs and blankets for maximum vegging out.
D.C.
Where: Adams Morgan Soccer Field, California and Florida streets NW
When: 8 p.m. Tuesdays
What to know: This is the series for foodies: Nearby eateries will have brown bag specials to enjoy while you view. Perry’s will be selling bento box dinners, for example, and Tryst will be offering a special popcorn trail mix with the purchase of a Coke.
June 4: Spaceballs
June 11: Apollo 11 (The National Air and Space Museum will lead a discussion on the documentary before showtime)
June 18: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movie Series
Where: Canal Park, 200 M St. SE
When: 8 p.m. Thursdays
What to know: Movies are captioned. There’s no movie on July 4.
June 13: Crazy Rich Asians
June 20: Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse
June 27: The Little Mermaid
July 11: The Goonies
July 18: Ralph Breaks the Internet
July 25: Apollo 13
August 1: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
August 8: Guardians of the Galaxy
August 15: Incredibles 2
August 22: Bohemian Rhapsody
Where: Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE
When: Times vary, first Friday of each month
What to know: While it’s free to spread out a blanket in front of the movie projected on Union Market’s wall, it’ll cost you $15 to park your car in the lot. Movies are captioned.
June 7: Con Air
July 5: A League of Their Own
August 2: Jaws
September 6: Coco
October 4: The Wiz
Where: Dumbarton House
When: 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in July
What to know: This one is ticketed: Single film tickets are $6 each, and it’s $25 for a pass to the whole series. The museum recommends getting there early—the doors open at 7:30 p.m. (half an hour early for Dumbarton House members). You’re welcome to pack your own picnic (as long as there’s no glass) or purchase concessions on site.
July 3: Sense and Sensibility
July 10: Emma
July 17: Persuasion
July 24: Love and Friendship
July 31: Pride and Prejudice
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, 1964 Independence Ave. SW
When: 7:30 p.m. three nights this summer
What to know: Blankets or low lawn chairs only, please.
June 20: BlacKkKlansman
July 18: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
August 28: The Hate U Give
Where: Freedom Plaza
When: 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays
What to know: Each film gets a special addition from what you might have seen in the theater: a new soundtrack combining hip hop and soul, mixed live at the event by DJ 2-Tone Jones. If you arrive starting at 7:30 p.m., there are outdoor games, martial arts demonstrations, and complimentary popcorn.
June 4: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
June 11: Black Panther
June 18: Deadpool
June 25: Thor: Ragnarok
July 2: Avengers: Infinity War
July 9: Captain Marvel
Where: Farragut Square
When: Sunset (8:30ish) Fridays
What to know: There’s no movie on July 5.
June 7: Crazy Rich Asians
June 14: A Dog’s Way Home
June 21: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
June 28: Ocean’s 8
July 12: Mary Poppins Returns
July 19: Incredibles 2
July 26: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
August 2: Wonder Woman
Where: United States Navy Memorial
When: Sunset Thursdays
What to know: There’s no movie on July 4. Viewers will be spread out on the large map in front of the memorial known as the Granite Sea. It’s made of … well, granite, so maybe throw an extra blanket in the bag to lounge on.
June 6: Top Gun
June 13: Behind Enemy Lines
June 20: Proud
June 27: Tora! Tora! Tora!
July 11: South Pacific
July 18: The Sullivans
July 25: American Sniper
August 1: Captain Phillips
August 8: Flags of Our Fathers
August 15: A Few Good Men
August 22: Men of Honor
August 29: Battleship
Where: 1150 First St. NE
When: Sunset (8:30ish) Wednesdays
What to know: Movies are captioned. Dogs are welcome if they’re on leashes. A rotating lineup of food trucks will be parked nearby, see site for each night’s selection.
June 5: The Karate Kid
June 12: Love & Basketball
June 19: Moneyball
June 26: Rudy
July 3: The Sandlot
July 10: I, Tonya
July 17: Bend It Like Beckham
July 24: Remember the Titans
July 31: Bring It On
August 7: Cool Runnings
August 14: She’s the Man
August 21: Best in Show
Where: Georgetown Waterfront Park
When: Sunset (8:30-8:45) Tuesdays
What to know: Food trucks will be parked across the street, if you don’t feel like bringing your own munchies.
July 9: Under the Tuscan Sun
July 16: Sandlot
July 23: Little Miss Sunshine
July 30: The Parent Trap (1998)
August 6: Eat Pray Love
Where: Mitchell Park, 23 and S streets NW
When: Times vary, second Thursday of each month (except for September)
June 13: A League of Their Own
July 11: Coco
August 8: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
September 6: All the President’s Men
Virginia
Where: Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway
When: Sunset Fridays
What to know: Starting at 5 p.m., the park will host games (cornhole, ping-pong, etc). Dogs are welcome. Nearby, Continental Pool Lounge and Continental Beer Garden are offering 10 percent off food if you mention Rosslyn Cinema.
June 7: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
June 14: Paddington
June 21: Casablanca
June 28: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
July 5: Crazy Rich Asians
July 12: Incredibles 2
Where: John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle St.
When: Sunset (or 8 p.m.) certain Saturdays
What to know: The Carlyle, by the way, is a neighborhood that Alexandria is trying to make happen.
July 6: Black Panther
July 20: Incredibles 2
August 3: Instant Family
August 17: Dumbo
September 7: Ralph Breaks the Internet
September 28: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Maryland
Where: Woodmont Triangle, corner of Norfolk and Auburn avenues
When: 9 p.m. last week in July
What to know: Some chairs are provided, but you can also bring along your own lawn chairs.
July 24: 10 Things I Hate About You
July 25: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
July 26: Crazy Rich Asians
July 27: As Good As It Gets
Movies on the Potomac: Date Night
Where: National Harbor Plaza Screen
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays
What to know: Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. As for refreshments, there are plenty of eateries around National Harbor that offer takeaway for a real dinner-and-a-movie option.
June 6: Spaceballs
June 13: Pele
June 20: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
June 27: Dreamgirls
July 4: Selena
July 11: Kin
July 18: Night School
July 25: Justice League
August 1: Green Book
August 8: Transformers: The Last Knight
August 15: Bring It On
August 22: Bumblebee
August 29: Mean Girls
September 5: Black Panther
September 12: Venom
September 19: Creed II
September 28: Ocean’s 8
Movies on the Potomac: Family Movie
Where: National Harbor Plaza Screen
When: 6 p.m. Sundays
June 9: Matilda
June 16: Ralph Breaks the Internet
June 23: Air Bud: World Cup
June 30: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
July 14: Coco
July 21: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
July 28: The LEGO Movie 2
August 4: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
August 11: Learning to See: The World of Insects
August 18: Holes
August 25: Instant Family
September 1: A Wrinkle in Time
September 8: The Wizard of Oz
September 15: The Wiz
September 22: Despicable Me 3
September 29: Dumbo (2019)
Silver Screens on Sonny’s Green
Where: Sonny’s Green at the Blairs District, 1290 East-West Highway
When: 8 p.m.-8:30 p.m. alternate Fridays
What to know: Some films in this series, a program from AFI Silver Theatre, will be captioned. Local vendors will be selling food and drink on site.
July 5: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
July 19: The Matrix
Aug 2: Isle of Dogs (it’s a “bring your own dog” night)
Aug 16: The Little Mermaid
Aug 30: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
This post has been updated with additional details about the Silver Screens program.
