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Screen On The Green

Monday, June 11, 2012

Screen on the Green and Other Summer Outdoor Film Fests

Grab a blanket, a picnic and enjoy the show

Summer outdoor movie series abound in Washington, DC and just today the Screen on the Green 2012 picks were announced. The four Screen on the Green films will be shown Monday July 16 through Monday August 6. Three of the films will appear on Mondays, though one will run on a Wednesday evening because of the National Mall rehabilitation. Monday, July 16th: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Wednesday, July 25th: It Happened One Night *Note weekday change!* Monday, July 30th: From Here to Eternity Monday, August 6th: Psycho The films are shown on a 20-foot by 40-foot screen on the National Mall between 7th and 12th Streets NW. Films are only cancelled if there is lightning. The annual event is hosted by Friends of Screen on the Green, in …

Monday, June 13, 2011

Summer Outdoor Movies Options Abound

Nearby neighborhoods offer outdoor movies to fit any schedule.

Looking for a fun outdoor activity to do with out of town guests or a novel evening for the family. An outdoor movie might just fit the bill. Luckily there are plenty of options nearby for enjoying a bit of cinema in the fresh air. Mondays Crystal Screen Outdoor Film Festival: "By The Numbers" Enjoy a little weekend entertainment each Monday in Crystal City. Each film has a number in it's title, so look forward to films like District 9 and Oceans 11. Films are shown in the courtyard diagonal to the Crystal City Metro station through August 29. Tuesdays U Street Movies Series (Monthly): Films Featuring Washington, DC A line-up of classic and family-friendly Hollywood films that feature Washington, DC. The once monthly event also includes …

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