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Screening | Most Watched International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis & Baseball


Today's Schedule: 10:00am - 7:00pm Tennis- National Bank Open 7:00pm - 10:00pm MLB- Yankees vs St.Louis *Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Aug 3
10:00 am

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Screenings, August 03, 2026, 08/03/2026, Most Watched International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis & Baseball

Film | Code Unknown (2000): French Drama Film from Michael Haneke


Composed almost entirely of brilliantly shot, single-take vignettes focusing on characters connected to one seemingly minor incident on a Paris street. An examination of racial inequality and the failure of communication in an increasingly diverse modern landscape. Director: Michael Haneke Cast: Juliette Binoche, Thierry Neuvic, Alexandre Hamidi, Hélène Diarra Michael Haneke is a German-born Austrian film director and screenwriter. His work often examines social issues and depicts the feelings of estrangement experienced by individuals in modern society. Haneke has made films in French, German, and English and has worked in television and theatre. He won the Cannes Film Festival's Grand Prix for The Piano Teacher (2001) as well as its Palme d'Or twice, for The White Ribbon (2009) and Amour (2012), the latter of which received five Academy Award nominations and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In French with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm

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Films, August 03, 2026, 08/03/2026, Code Unknown (2000): French Drama Film from&nbsp;Michael Haneke

Screening | TCB - The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing (2025) -- Documentary on Cultural Organizer (+ Filmmaker Discussion)


This film is a biography of the influential writer, filmmaker, and cultural worker, who with humor and deep insight, inspired a generation of artists to dedicate themselves to community empowerment. The film is structured as a series of lessons on cultural organizing, gleaned from Bambara's life and shared by her friends, colleagues and students. Directors: Louis Massiah and Monica Henriquez  This screening will feature a post-screening panel discussion with panelists Louis Massiah, co-director of the film, and Firelight Media's President and CEO, Loira Limbal. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, August 03, 2026, 08/03/2026, TCB - The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing (2025) -- Documentary on Cultural Organizer (+ Filmmaker Discussion)

Movie in a Park | Bridget Jones's Diary (2001): Rom-Com with All-Star Cast (Outdoors)


At the start of the New Year, 32-year-old Bridget decides it's time to take control of her life -- and start keeping a diary. Now, the most provocative, erotic and hysterical book on her bedside table is the one she's writing. With a taste for adventure, and an opinion on every subject - from exercise to men to food to sex and everything in between - she's turning the page on a whole new life. Director: Sharon Maguire Cast: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and a friend, and grab a spot on the lawn to watch a feature film on the big screen under the stars. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Mon, Aug 3
8:00 pm

Free
Movie in a Parks, August 03, 2026, 08/03/2026, Bridget Jones's Diary (2001): Rom-Com with All-Star Cast (Outdoors)

Screening | Most Watched International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis


Today's Schedule: 10:00am - 5:00pm Tennis- National Bank Open *Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
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Screenings, August 04, 2026, 08/04/2026, Most Watched International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis

Film | White Fang (1991): Northern Period Adventure Drama with Ethan Hawke


Jack London's classic adventure story is about the friendship developed between a Yukon gold hunter and the mixed dog-wolf he rescues from the hands of a man who mistreats him. Director: Randal Kleiser Cast: Klaus Maria Brandauer, Ethan Hawke, Seymour Cassel, James Remar, Susan Hogan Ethan Hawke is an American actor, author, and film director. He made his film debut in Explorers (1985), before making a breakthrough performance in Dead Poets Society (1989). Hawke received two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Training Day (2001) and Boyhood (2014) and two for Best Adapted Screenplay for co-writing Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013).
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Aug 4
1:00 pm

Free
Films, August 04, 2026, 08/04/2026, White Fang (1991): Northern Period Adventure Drama with Ethan Hawke

Film | The Savages (2007): Black Comedy Drama with Laura Linney & Philip Seymour Hoffman


A sister and brother deal with familial responsibilities as the health of their absentee father fails. Director: Tamara Jenkins Cast: Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Bosco Laura Linney is an actress and director. She is the recipient of several awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, five Tony Awards, and a BAFTA. Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor. He was known for his distinctive supporting character roles and his memorable leading roles in many films and theatrical productions from the early 1990s until his death in 2014. He was voted the greatest actor of the 21st century in a 2024 ranking by The Independent.
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Films, August 04, 2026, 08/04/2026, The Savages (2007): Black Comedy Drama with Laura Linney & Philip Seymour Hoffman

Film | Legally Blonde (2001): Comedy Film with Reese Witherspoon (on the Waterfront)


The film follows Elle Woods, a sorority girl who attempts to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner Huntington III by getting a Juris Doctor degree at Harvard Law School, and in the process, overcomes stereotypes against blondes and triumphs as a successful lawyer. Director: Robert Luketic Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, Victor Garber, Jennifer Coolidge Bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf. Space is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Aug 4
8:00 pm

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Films, August 04, 2026, 08/04/2026, Legally Blonde (2001): Comedy Film with Reese Witherspoon (on the Waterfront)

Screening | Most Watched International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Baseball, Tennis, Basketball, & More


Today's Schedule: 10:00am - 12:00pm SailGP: Racing on the Edge 12:00pm - 3:30pm MLB- Mets vs Cleveland 3:30pm - 7:00pm Tennis- National Bank Open 7:00pm - 9:00pm WNBA- NY Liberty vs Seattle *Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, August 05, 2026, 08/05/2026, Most Watched International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors:&nbsp;Baseball, Tennis, Basketball, & More

Film | Kindergarten Cop (1990): Action Comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger


A tough cop must pose as a kindergarten teacher in order to locate a dangerous criminal's ex-wife, who may hold the key to putting him behind bars. Director: Ivan Reitman Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, Linda Hunt, Richard Tyson, Carroll Baker Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, film producer, politician, and former professional bodybuilder. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Wed, Aug 5
2:00 pm

Free
Films, August 05, 2026, 08/05/2026, Kindergarten Cop (1990): Action Comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger

Screening | Michael (2026): Michael Jackson Biographical Film


This film follows the early life of the American singer Michael Jackson, covering his childhood with the Jackson 5 in the 1960s to the Bad World Tour in the late 1980s. Director: Antoine Fuqua Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Juliano Valdi, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Laura Harrier, Jessica Sula
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Screenings, August 05, 2026, 08/05/2026, Michael (2026): Michael Jackson Biographical Film

Screening | An Evening of 7 Silent FIlms with Live Accompaniment


A selection of silent film screenings with original, live accompaniment. Emerging filmmakers create new works of silent film that reexamine the medium’s original form. This screening will include seven films, ranging from animation to horror to slapstick comedy. The screening will be accompanied by live original orchestration performed by Greg Pease, Ryan Vinh, Athos Maelstrom, and composer Kevin Donald.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Super Troopers (2001): Comedy (Outdoors)


Five bored, occasionally high and always ineffective Vermont state troopers must prove their worth to the governor or lose their jobs. After stumbling on a drug ring, they plan to make a bust, but a rival police force is out to steal the glory. Director: Jay Chandrasekhar Cast: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Brian Cox, Daniel von Bargen, Marisa Coughlan Free refreshments + surprises! Limited seats available - come early and bring a blanket.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm

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Movie in a Parks, August 05, 2026, 08/05/2026, Super Troopers (2001): Comedy (Outdoors)

Movie in a Park | The Good Dinosaur (2015): Pixar Animated Comedy-Adventure Film on the Pier


The film explores an alternate history where non-avian dinosaurs never became extinct, following a young, timid Apatosaurus named Arlo living on a farm with his family, who meets an unlikely human friend named Spot while traveling through a dangerous and mysterious landscape in order to return home, after being washed downriver. Director: Peter Sohn Cast: Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Sam Elliott, Anna Paquin, A. J. Buckley, Steve Zahn, Jeffrey Wright Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies on the Pier. Film begins at dusk. Open Captioned.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm

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Movie in a Parks, August 05, 2026, 08/05/2026, The Good Dinosaur (2015): Pixar Animated Comedy-Adventure Film on the Pier

Film | You, Me & Tuscany (2026): Romantic Comedy


When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's fiancee, she discovers an unexpected romance that could transform her life. Director: Kat Coiro Cast: Halle Bailey, Rege-Jean Page, Marco Calvani
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Aug 6
2:00 pm

Free
Films, August 06, 2026, 08/06/2026, You, Me & Tuscany (2026): Romantic Comedy

Film | I Am Not Your Negro (2016): Documentary Based on the Works of James Baldwin


In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, Remember This House. At the time of Baldwin's death in 1987, he left behind only 30 completed pages of this manuscript. Filmmaker Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished. Director: Raoul Peck
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm

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Films, August 06, 2026, 08/06/2026, I Am Not Your Negro (2016): Documentary Based on the Works of James Baldwin

Film | Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) -- Sci-Fi Thriller


Thinking that it will prevent war, the US government gives an impenetrable supercomputer total control over launching nuclear missiles. But what the computer does with the power is unimaginable to its creators. A 1970s sci-fi flick that feels eerily prescient today! Director: Joseph Sargent Cast: Eric Braeden, Susan Clark, Gordon Pinsent
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm

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Films, August 06, 2026, 08/06/2026, Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) -- Sci-Fi Thriller

Movie in a Park | Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993): Sci-Fi Action Film (Outdoors)


This Oscar-winning masterpiece invites you to a remote island where billionaire John Hammond has done the impossible: resurrected living dinosaurs. Paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant, paleobotanist Dr. Ellie Sattler, and mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm are among the first guests, but their initial wonder soon gives way to terror. When a security breakdown unleashes the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex and cunning Velociraptors, the visitors must scramble to survive the chaos. A brilliant blend of science fiction, adventure, and suspense, Jurassic Park remains a thrilling experience for audiences of all ages, proving that life finds a way - whether man is ready for it or not. Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Bob Peck, Martin Ferrero, BD Wong Steven Spielberg is an American film director, writer, and producer. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director of all time. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Directors Guild of America Awards, as well as the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1995, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2006, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2009, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. Seven of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically,or aesthetically significant." Guests are welcome to bring their own food for picnicking and encouraged to support nearby park concessions and neighborhood restaurants. Popcorn, water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages (for those 21+) will be available for sale on-site. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or small soft cushions, but reminded that lawn chairs and dogs are not permitted on the lawn, and glass bottles and outside alcohol are never allowed in the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Aug 6
6:00 pm

Free
Movie in a Parks, August 06, 2026, 08/06/2026, Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993): Sci-Fi Action Film (Outdoors)

Screening | Sneak Preview: The Last House (2026) -- Sci-Fi Thriller


A sneak preview screening of the upcoming Netflix release The Last House, in which a family of four are suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out, and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat that is keeping them trapped.  Director: Louis Leterrier Cast: Greta Lee and Wagner Moura
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7:00 pm

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Screenings, August 06, 2026, 08/06/2026, Sneak Preview:&nbsp;The Last House&nbsp;(2026) -- Sci-Fi Thriller

Film | She's the Man (2006): Teen Rom-Com with Amanda Bynes (on the Waterfront)


Viola Hastings is in a real jam. Complications threaten her scheme to pose as her twin brother, Sebastian, and take his place at a new boarding school. She falls in love with her handsome roommate, Duke, who loves beautiful Olivia, who has fallen for Sebastian! As if that were not enough, Viola's twin returns from London ahead of schedule but has no idea that his sister has already replaced him on campus. Director: Andy Fickman Cast: Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey, Vinnie Jones, Robert Hoffman, Alex Breckenridge, Julie Hagerty, David Cross Bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf. Arrive early to secure your spot. RSVP is encouraged but not required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, August 06, 2026, 08/06/2026, She's the Man (2006): Teen Rom-Com with Amanda Bynes (on the Waterfront)

Movie in a Park | Strange World (2022): Animated Sci-Fi Adventure Film with Jake Gyllenhaal on the Waterfront


The film follows a legendary family of explorers who must set aside their differences as they embark on a journey to a mysterious subterranean land inhabited by surreal lifeforms, in order to save the miracle plant Pando, which is their society's source of energy. Director: Don Hall Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, Lucy Liu Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor. For his role in Brokeback Mountain, he won a BAFTA Award and was nominated for an Academy Award. Gyllenhaal has performed on stage on the West End and Broadway, receiving a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. Aside from acting, he is vocal about political and social issues. Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies in the park. Film begins at dusk. Open Captioned.
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Movie in a Parks, August 06, 2026, 08/06/2026, Strange World (2022): Animated Sci-Fi Adventure Film with Jake Gyllenhaal on the Waterfront

Screening | Salmokji: Whispering Water (2026) -- Korean Folk Horror Film


An unidentified figure appears in the road-view footage of Salmokji Reservoir, a place long haunted by strange rumors--despite never having been captured on camera before. With a strict deadline to complete a reshoot before the end of the day, producer Su-in and her film crew head to the reservoir. As filming begins, Gyo-sik, a senior colleague who had mysteriously disappeared, suddenly reappears. One unexplained incident follows another, plunging the crew into mounting chaos and terror. Amid the escalating nightmare, Gi-tae races toward Su-in, but the harder they struggle to escape, the deeper they are drawn into the darkness lurking beneath the reservoir. Director: Lee Sang-min Cast: Kim Hye-yoon, Lee Jong-won, Kim Jun-han, Kim Young-sung, Oh Dong-min, Yoon Jae-chan, Jang Da-ah All contents featuring Korean dialogue will have English subtitles available.
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Thu, Aug 6
9:00 pm

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Screenings, August 06, 2026, 08/06/2026, Salmokji: Whispering Water (2026) -- Korean Folk Horror Film

Film | They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969): Psychological Drama with Jane Fonda


The lives of a disparate group of contestants intertwine in a grueling and inhumane dance marathon. Director: Sydney Pollack Cast: Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young, Bonnie Bedelia, Red Buttons Jane Fonda is an American actress and activist. Recognized as a film icon, Fonda is the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Honorary Palme d'Or, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
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1:00 pm

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Films, August 07, 2026, 08/07/2026, They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969): Psychological Drama with Jane Fonda

Film | Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989): Indie Comedy-Drama


Racial tensions grow in a Brooklyn neighborhood on the hottest day of the summer, while everyone tries to cope with the heat. Director: Spike Lee Cast: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Spike Lee, Bill Nunn, John Turturro, John Savage Spike Lee is a filmmaker and actor. Cited by various publications as one of the most important filmmakers of the late 20th century, his work explores issues including race relations, issues within the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime, and poverty. Lee has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Peabody Awards, as well as nominations for three Golden Globes and a Grammy Award.
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2:00 pm

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Films, August 07, 2026, 08/07/2026, Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989): Indie Comedy-Drama

Screening | Mr. Nelson on the Northside (2021): Prince Documentary in the Park (+ Live Tribute Performance, Dancing, & More)


An immersive outdoor celebration honoring the 10th anniversary of Prince’s passing, blending film, live music, and dance into a Soul Train-inspired cultural experience. The event recreates the electric energy of the Soul Train era while paying tribute to Prince’s legacy as a visionary artist. Highlights include a live tribute performance, music from DJ Stormin’ Norman, audience Soul Train Dance Line participation, and culminating with an outdoor screening of Mr. Nelson on the Northside: The Untold Story of Prince. Mr. Nelson on the Northside: The Untold Story of Prince is a music documentary that chronicles the early life and formative years of the legendary musician Prince Rogers Nelson. The film explores how the culture, civil unrest, and supportive community of North Minneapolis permanently shaped his musical genius and work ethic. Beyond local voices, the project includes reflections and stories from music icons who were either influenced by or worked closely with Prince, including Chaka Khan, Chuck D of Public Enemy, and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.  Directors: Daniel D'Or, Eric Wiegand
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Screenings, August 07, 2026, 08/07/2026, Mr. Nelson on the Northside (2021): Prince Documentary in the Park (+ Live Tribute Performance, Dancing, & More)
Fri, Aug 7
7:00 pm

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Films, August 07, 2026, 08/07/2026, Film Fest: Documentary Feature
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7:30 pm

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Screenings, August 07, 2026, 08/07/2026, Movie Masterpiece and Live Score

Movie in a Park | Superman (2025): DC Superhero Film Directed by James Gunn (Outdoors)


Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice, and the human way, he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. Director: James Gunn Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan James Francis Gunn Jr. is an American filmmaker, producer, musician, and the co-CEO of DC Studios. He's known for directing the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy for Marvel and The Suicide Squad (2021) for DC. Gunn's work has earned him a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award. Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in the park! Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled.
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Movie in a Parks, August 07, 2026, 08/07/2026, Superman (2025): DC Superhero Film Directed by James Gunn (Outdoors)

Screening | A Tale of Two Sisters (2003): Korean Psychological Horror Film


Two sisters return home after a stay in a mental institution, only to face disturbing events and a strained relationship with their stepmother. As eerie occurrences unfold, dark family secrets begin to surface, blurring the line between reality and nightmare. Director: Kim Jee-woon Cast: Im Soo-jung, Moon Geun-young, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Kap-soo All contents featuring Korean dialogue will have English subtitles available.
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Fri, Aug 7
9:00 pm

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Screenings, August 07, 2026, 08/07/2026, A Tale of Two Sisters (2003): Korean Psychological Horror Film

Film | Kindergarten Cop (1990): Action Comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger


A tough cop must pose as a kindergarten teacher in order to locate a dangerous criminal's ex-wife, who may hold the key to putting him behind bars. Director: Ivan Reitman Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, Linda Hunt, Richard Tyson, Carroll Baker Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, film producer, politician, and former professional bodybuilder. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Aug 8
2:00 pm

Free
Films, August 08, 2026, 08/08/2026, Kindergarten Cop (1990): Action Comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger
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2:00 pm

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Films, August 08, 2026, 08/08/2026, Film Fest: Dramas and More

Film | Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom (2012): Coming-of-Age Comedy Drama


In this comedy set in 1965, two 12-year-olds fall in love at summer camp and run off together into the wilderness, leaving various adults and friends to search for them as a violent storm approaches. Director: Wes Anderson Cast: Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, Bob Balaban American filmmaker Wes Anderson is notable as an auteur, employing a distinctive visual and narrative style. His movies have won several Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes.
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3:00 pm

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Films, August 08, 2026, 08/08/2026, Documentary: Family Drama

Screening | A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (2023): Concert Film + Live Music (Outdoors)


This event is a BLACK ANIME K-CON (BAKC) preview that will feature DJs spinning classic Hip Hop songs w/ K-Pop, K-Pop Dancers, Hip Hop performances, and culminating w/ an outdoor screening of A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a concert documentary and film. It captures the legendary hip-hop collective’s monumental 2021 performance at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The film showcases the group backed by the 60-piece Colorado Symphony Orchestra, for a first-of-its-kind musical fusion. Directors: RZA and Gerald K. Barclay
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Screenings, August 08, 2026, 08/08/2026, A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (2023): Concert Film + Live Music (Outdoors)
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7:30 pm

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Screenings, August 08, 2026, 08/08/2026, Movie Masterpiece and Live Score

Film | Music on the Water: Beethoven's Piano Sonatas


Jeffrey Swann, piano. All-Beethoven (1770-1827) Program: Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 26 ("Funeral March") Sonata No. 1 in E-flat Major ("Quasi una Fantasia") Sonata No. 2 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 ("Moonlight") Sonata in D Major, Op. 28 ("Pastorale")
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Aug 9
2:00 pm

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Films, August 09, 2026, 08/09/2026, Music on the Water: Beethoven's Piano Sonatas

Film | Clash of the Titans (1981): Epic Fantasy Adevtnure Film Starring Laurence Olivier


A wild, epic fantasy adventure film, loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus. Perseus must battle Medusa and the Kraken to save Princess Andromeda. Director: Desmond Davis Cast: Harry Hamlin, Laurence Olivier, Judi Bowker, Maggie Smith, Burgess Meredith, Ursula Andress Laurence Olivier was an English actor and director who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. He also worked in films throughout his career, playing more than fifty cinema roles. For his on-screen work, he received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, five Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. The National Theatre's largest auditorium is named in his honor, and he is commemorated in the Laurence Olivier Awards, given annually by the Society of London Theatre.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Mon, Aug 10
5:30 pm

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Films, August 10, 2026, 08/10/2026, Clash of the Titans (1981): Epic Fantasy Adevtnure Film Starring Laurence Olivier

Movie in a Park | Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can (2002): Crime Comedy-Drama Starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Tom Hanks (Outdoors)


Frank Abagnale, Jr. works as a doctor, a lawyer, and as a co-pilot for a major airline, all before his 18th birthday. A master of deception, he is a brilliant forger, whose skill gives him his first real claim to fame. At the age of 17, Frank Abagnale, Jr. becomes the most successful bank robber in the history of the U.S. FBI Agent Carl Hanratty makes it his prime mission to capture Frank and bring him to justice, but Frank is always one step ahead of him. Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye Steven Spielberg is an American film director, writer, and producer. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director of all time. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Directors Guild of America Awards, as well as the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1995, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2006, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2009, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. Seven of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically,or aesthetically significant." Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and film producer. Known for his work in biographical and period films, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. As of 2019, his films have grossed over $7.2 billion worldwide, and he has been placed eight times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actors. Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Hanks has received six Academy Award nominations, including two consecutive wins for Best Actor for Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994). Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and a friend, and grab a spot on the lawn to watch a feature film on the big screen under the stars. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
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Mon, Aug 10
8:00 pm

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Movie in a Parks, August 10, 2026, 08/10/2026, Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can (2002): Crime Comedy-Drama Starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Tom Hanks (Outdoors)

Film | Best in Show (2000): Mockumentary Comedy from Christopher Guest, with Star-Studded Cast


A behind-the-scenes mockumentary about the highly competitive and cut-throat world of dog shows through the eyes of a group of ruthless dog owners. Director: Christopher Guest Cast: Jennifer Coolidge, Christopher Guest, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey Christopher Guest is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director. Guest has written, directed, and starred in his series of comedy films shot in mockumentary style.
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Tue, Aug 11
1:00 pm

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Films, August 11, 2026, 08/11/2026, Best in Show (2000): Mockumentary Comedy from Christopher Guest, with Star-Studded Cast

Movie in a Park | 13 Going on 30 (2004): Rom-Com with Jennifer Garner & Mark Ruffalo (on the Waterfront)


After making a wish on her 13th birthday, awkward teenager Jenna Rink wakes up in her 30-year-old body to find she's a successful magazine editor in New York City. With heart and humor, she navigates adulthood while rediscovering what really matters. Director: Gary Winick Cast: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, Andy Serkis Bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf. Space is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot.
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Tue, Aug 11
8:00 pm

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Movie in a Parks, August 11, 2026, 08/11/2026, 13 Going on 30 (2004): Rom-Com with Jennifer Garner & Mark Ruffalo (on the Waterfront)

Movie in a Park | The Time Traveler's Wife (2009): Romantic Sci-Fi Tragedy Film with Rachel McAdams


The story follows Henry DeTamble, a Chicago librarian with a paranormal genetic disorder that causes him to randomly time travel. He tries to build a romantic relationship with Clare Abshire, whom he meets when she is a child, and who later becomes his wife. Director: Robert Schwentke Cast: Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana, Arliss Howard, Ron Livingston Rachel McAdams is a Canadian actress. She is known for her starring roles in comedy and drama films as well as her work in television and theater. Her accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award. In 2026, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As a leading actress, her films have grossed over $3.4 billion worldwide.
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Tue, Aug 11
8:00 pm

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Movie in a Parks, August 11, 2026, 08/11/2026, The Time Traveler's Wife (2009): Romantic Sci-Fi Tragedy Film with Rachel McAdams

Film | Chicken Run (2000): Stop-Motion Adventure Comedy


Animated hit about a plucky group of chickens who try to escape from a farm. Directors: Peter Lord, Nick Park Cast: Phil Daniels, Lynn Ferguson, Mel Gibson, Tony Haygarth, Jane Horrocks
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Movie in a Park | La Chimera (2023): Comedy-Drama Starring Josh O'Connor on the Pier


Just out of jail, rumpled English archaeologist Arthur reconnects with his wayward crew of tombaroli accomplices - a happy-go-lucky collective of itinerant grave-robbers who survive by looting Etruscan tombs and fencing the ancient treasures they dig up. Director: Alice Rohrwacher Cast: Josh O'Connor, Carol Duarte, Vincenzo Nemolato, Alba Rohrwacher, Isabella Rossellini Josh O'Connor is an English actor. From 2016 to 2019, he had a major role portraying Larry Durrell in ITV's The Durrells. He had his breakthrough playing the lead role of a closeted sheep farmer in Francis Lee's romantic drama God's Own Country, for which he won the BIFA Award for Best Actor. Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies on the pier. Film begins at dusk. Open Captioned.
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Wed, Aug 12
8:30 pm

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Movie in a Parks, August 12, 2026, 08/12/2026, La Chimera (2023): Comedy-Drama Starring Josh O'Connor on the Pier

Film | Walk on the Wild Side (1962): Drama Film Starring Jane Fonda


During the Depression, a Texas man seeking his lost love and a mischievous waif looking for her next meal meet en route to New Orleans, where they both become entangled with the madame at a bordello. The title track, sung by Brook Benton, was nominated for an Academy Award. Director: Edward Dmytryk Cast: Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter, Barbara Stanwyck Jane Fonda is an American actress and activist. Recognized as a film icon, Fonda is the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Honorary Palme d'Or, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
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Films, August 13, 2026, 08/13/2026, Walk on the Wild Side (1962): Drama Film Starring Jane Fonda

Film | Is This Thing On? (2025): Comedy-Drama with Star-Studded Cast


As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities. Director: Bradley Cooper Cast: Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Bradley Cooper
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Thu, Aug 13
2:00 pm

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Films, August 13, 2026, 08/13/2026, Is This Thing On? (2025): Comedy-Drama with Star-Studded Cast

Film | Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) -- Comedy Horror Film


Grace MacCaullay battles old wounds with her estranged sister Faith MacCaullay while rival occult dynasties hunt them through a deadly contest that promises power, survival, and betrayal before dawn. Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett Cast: Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, David Cronenberg, Elijah Wood
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Film | Nomadland (2020): Drama Film, Best Picture Oscar Winner with Frances McDormand


Nomadland follows Fern, a woman in her sixties who loses her livelihood in a small Nevada town and adopts a van-dwelling life, journeying through the American West. Director: Chloe Zhao Cast: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Charlene Swankie Frances McDormand is an actress and film producer. In a career spanning over four decades, McDormand has received numerous accolades, including four Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award, making her one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting". Additionally, she has received three British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Actor Awards. Recognized for her roles in small-budget independent films, McDormand's worldwide box office gross exceeds $2.2 billion.
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Thu, Aug 13
4:00 pm

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Films, August 13, 2026, 08/13/2026, Nomadland (2020): Drama Film, Best Picture Oscar Winner with Frances McDormand

Screening | Red Flag of the Future: Political Puppet Opera Film


Mixed media artist Gaylia Wagner created a cast of 20 puppets to enact the dream scenes in a filmed version of a new opera. The puppets are made of found and repurposed objects and trash — food containers, soap bottles, tape, paint, and more. The film presents an original opera setting and a new translation of Masse Mensch, a seven-scene play by antifascist playwright Ernst Toller, written over 100 years ago while he was a political prisoner.
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Screening | Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan (2019) -- Culture Documentary in a Museum (+ Filmmaker Q&A)


In this film, four Ainu elders tell the story of how the Ainu people were made to hide their cultural identity as they assimilated into broader Japan. It also shows their own life experience as Ainu (an Indigenous ethnic group in parts of Japan and Russia), as well as teaching their traditions to the younger generation. The documentary showcases Ainu rituals, customs, songs, and dances that have been passed on for hundreds of years, and it is one of the only films that present modern day Ainu life. Directed by Naomi Mizoguchi. Followed by a Q&A with Naomi Mizoguchi.
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Film | Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights (1992): Historical Film Adaptation Starring Ralph Fiennes


Emily Brontë's classic story of love, hatred, and revenge! The fierce love and tragic separation of Cathy and Heathcliff unfold against the brooding Yorkshire moors. Director: Peter Kosminsky Cast: Juliette Binoche, Ralph Fiennes, Janet McTeer Ralph Fiennes is an English actor, film producer, and director. A Shakespeare interpreter, Fiennes excelled onstage at the Royal National Theatre before having further success at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Widely regarded as one of Britain's most well-known and popular actors, he has received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and an Emmy Award.
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Movie in a Park | Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989): Indie Comedy-Drama (Outdoors)


Racial tensions grow in a Brooklyn neighborhood on the hottest day of the summer, while everyone tries to cope with the heat. Director: Spike Lee Cast: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Spike Lee, Bill Nunn, John Turturro, John Savage Spike Lee is a filmmaker and actor. Cited by various publications as one of the most important filmmakers of the late 20th century, his work explores issues including race relations, issues within the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime, and poverty. Lee has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Peabody Awards, as well as nominations for three Golden Globes and a Grammy Award. Guests are welcome to bring their own food for picnicking and encouraged to support nearby park concessions and neighborhood restaurants. Popcorn, water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages (for those 21+) will be available for sale on-site. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or small soft cushions, but reminded that lawn chairs and dogs are not permitted on the lawn, and glass bottles and outside alcohol are never allowed in the park.
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Movie in a Parks, August 13, 2026, 08/13/2026, Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989): Indie Comedy-Drama (Outdoors)

Screening | Archival Footage & An Environmental Grassroots Movement: Down By the Riverside


Climb aboard a historic ship to watch Down by the Riverside, an inspiring documentary about how folk legend Pete Seeger helped ignite a major environmental movement in the U.S. Through rare archival footage, music, and personal stories, the film explores Pete and Toshi Seeger's journey and the grassroots movement they sparked, showing how a single idea changed the Hudson River and started a green revolution still ongoing. The evening starts with an introduction from the filmmakers, followed by the screening and a Q&A session. 
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Film | Pretty in Pink (1986): 80's Teen Rom-Com Drama (Outdoors)


Andie is an outcast, hanging out either with her older boss, who owns the record store where she works, or her quirky high school classmate Duckie, who has a crush on her. When one of the rich and popular kids at school, Blane, asks Andie out, it seems too good to be true. As Andie starts falling for Blane, she begins to realize that dating someone from a different social sphere is not easy. Director: Howard Deutch Cast: Molly Ringwald, Harry Dean Stanton, Jon Cryer, Annie Potts, James Spader, Andrew McCarthy Bring your own blankets or portable chairs and enjoy this cinematic experience. Limited seating will be provided on a first come, first serve basis, with or without a ticket.This movie screening will have a special surprise activation, photo opportunity, or freebie to create a memorable experience for attendees.
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Thu, Aug 13
7:00 pm

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Films, August 13, 2026, 08/13/2026, Pretty in Pink (1986): 80's Teen Rom-Com Drama (Outdoors)

Movie in a Park | Vivo (2021): Animated Musical Comedy-Drama Starring Lin-Manuel Miranda on the Waterfront


The story follows Vivo, a music-loving kinkajou, who embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and who must deliver a love song to Marta Sandoval, a retiring singer. Director: Kirk DeMicco Cast: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ynairaly Simo, Zoe Saldaña, Juan de Marcos, Brian Tyree Henry, Gloria Estefan Lin-Manuel Miranda is a songwriter, actor, filmmaker, and librettist who created the Broadway musicals In the Heights and Hamilton, and the soundtracks for the animated films Moana, Vivo, and Encanto. He has received numerous accolades, including a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, three Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, two Emmy Awards, and five Grammy Awards, along with nominations for two Academy Awards. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 2018. Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies in the park. Film begins at dusk. Open Captioned.
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Movie in a Park | Black Panther (2018): Marvel Superhero Film with Star-Studded Cast on the Plaza


A superhero known as Black Panther defends Wakanda, a technologically advanced country in Africa that has hidden itself away from the rest of the world. Now, he must face a dissident who wants to sell the country's natural resources to fund an uprising. Director: Ryan Coogler Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Sterling K. Brown, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Andy Serkis Organizers strongly encourage you to bring your own blanket or mat to sit on and get comfortable. A limited number of chairs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis--arrive early if you'd like one!
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Thu, Aug 13
8:30 pm

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Movie in a Parks, August 13, 2026, 08/13/2026, Black Panther (2018): Marvel Superhero Film with Star-Studded Cast on the Plaza

Film | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958): Old Hollywood Drama with Elizabeth Taylor & Paul Newman


Brick is an alcoholic ex-football player who drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife. A reunion with his terminally ill father jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son. Director: Richard Brooks Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives, Jack Carson, Judith Anderson Elizabeth Taylor was a British-American actress who acted throughout her entire life, becoming the highest-paid movie star in the world in the 1960s. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked her seventh on its list of the greatest female screen legends. She received several awards for her work, including two Academy Awards, one Golden Globe, a BAFTA, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the BAFTA Fellowship, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, and a medallion at the Kennedy Center Honors. She was one of the first celebrities to take part in HIV/AIDS activism, and even co-founded the American Foundation for AIDS Research in 1985. Paul Newman was an American actor, film director, racing driver, philanthropist, and entrepreneur who received numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Silver Bear, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
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Fri, Aug 14
1:00 pm

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Films, August 14, 2026, 08/14/2026, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958): Old Hollywood Drama with Elizabeth Taylor & Paul Newman

Film | Red Sparrow (2018): Spy Thriller with Jennifer Lawrence


In this unsettling thriller, a Russian ballerina is recruited for a brutal training regime for spies known as "Sparrows." She is assigned to seduce a CIA officer, but is soon tempted to turn double agent and strike back against her cruel handlers. Director: Francis Lawrence Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Charlotte Rampling, Mary-Louise Parker, Jeremy Irons, Ciarán Hinds
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Screening | Untangling: Short Documentary on the Art of Puppetry


A short documentary film about the art and craft of puppetry. Directors: Frances Barry, Hester Heeler-Frood
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Film | Spy Kids (2001): Spy Action Comedy (Outdoors)


Carmen and Juni think their parents are boring. Little do they know that in their day, Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez were the top secret agents from their respective countries. They gave up that life to raise their children. Now, the disappearances of several of their old colleagues forces the Cortez' return from retirement. What they didn't count on was Carmen and Juni joining the "family business." Director: Robert Rodriguez Cast: Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alan Cumming, Teri Hatcher, Cheech Marin, Danny Trejo Bring your own blankets or portable chairs and enjoy this cinematic experience. Limited seating will be provided on a first come, first serve basis, with or without a ticket.This movie screening will have a special surprise activation, photo opportunity, or freebie to create a memorable experience for attendees.
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Film | Chicken Run (2000): Stop-Motion Adventure Comedy


Animated hit about a plucky group of chickens who try to escape from a farm. Directors: Peter Lord, Nick Park Cast: Phil Daniels, Lynn Ferguson, Mel Gibson, Tony Haygarth, Jane Horrocks
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Film | Frank Capra's It Happened One Night (1934): Screwball Comedy Starring Clark Gable


A classic about a spoiled heiress on the lam and a gruff reporter who hooks up with her as they travel northward, engage in a series of misadventures, and begin to fall for each other. Director: Frank Capra Cast: Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert Frank Capra was an Italian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter who was the creative force behind several major award-winning films of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Italy and raised in Los Angeles from the age of five, his rags-to-riches story has led film historians such as Ian Freer to consider him the "American Dream personified". Capra became one of America's most influential directors during the 1930s, winning three Academy Awards for Best Director from six nominations. Clark Gable was an American film actor. Often referred to as "The King of Hollywood," he had roles in over 60 films in a variety of genres during a career that lasted 37 years. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Gable as the seventh greatest male screen legend of classical Hollywood cinema.
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Sat, Aug 15
2:00 pm

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Films, August 15, 2026, 08/15/2026, Frank Capra's It Happened One Night (1934): Screwball Comedy Starring Clark Gable

Screening | Handmade Puppet Dreams (2005): Traveling Documentary Series on Independent Puppetry Artists (+ Q&A)


A traveling film series that promotes independent artists exploring their handmade craft specifically for the screen. These films all focus on real-time puppetry, and allow artists to build their vision, and then breathe life into their dreams. Directors: Heather Henson, Alex U. Griffin Q&A to follow the screening.
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Movie in a Park | Afro-Punk (2003): Music Documetnary (Outdoors)


The newly restored Afro-Punk focuses on the lives of four African Americans dedicated to the punk rock lifestyle. The documentary tackles several universal topics around Black identity: interracial dating, marginalization, the double consciousness of Black Americans, and notions of what it means to be Black. Director: James Spooner Bring your blankets, snacks, and the family, with an evening at the movies.
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Screening | Untangling: Short Documentary on the Art of Puppetry


A short documentary film about the art and craft of puppetry. Directors: Frances Barry, Hester Heeler-Frood
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Screening | Red Flag of the Future: Political Puppet Opera Film


Mixed media artist Gaylia Wagner created a cast of 20 puppets to enact the dream scenes in a filmed version of a new opera. The puppets are made of found and repurposed objects and trash — food containers, soap bottles, tape, paint, and more. The film presents an original opera setting and a new translation of Masse Mensch, a seven-scene play by antifascist playwright Ernst Toller, written over 100 years ago while he was a political prisoner.
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Screening | Handmade Puppet Dreams (2005): Traveling Documentary Series on Independent Puppetry Artists


A traveling film series that promotes independent artists exploring their handmade craft specifically for the screen. These films all focus on real-time puppetry, and allow artists to build their vision, and then breathe life into their dreams. Directors: Heather Henson, Alex U. Griffin
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Film | The End of the Affair (1999): Romantic Drama with Ralph Fiennes


Based on the 1951 Graham Greene novel. Love, romance, obsession, adultery, and tragedy in post-war England. Director: Neil Jordan Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Julianne Moore, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart, Jason Isaacs Ralph Fiennes is an English actor, film producer, and director. A Shakespeare interpreter, Fiennes excelled onstage at the Royal National Theatre before having further success at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Widely regarded as one of Britain's most well-known and popular actors, he has received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and an Emmy Award.
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Film | 7 Documentary Shorts on the Plaza (+ Filmmaker Q&A)


A program of docu-shorts exploring catastrophe not as spectacle, but as lived experience--charting the emotional and physical aftermath of a world in constant upheaval. An outdoor movie screening of the Dangerous Docs 2026: States of Emergency.
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Mon, Aug 17
7:00 pm

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Movie in a Park | City of God (2002): Brazilian Epic Crime Film (Outdoors)


In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood. Jose "Ze" Pequeno is an ambitious drug dealer who uses Rocket and his photos as a way to increase his fame as a turf war erupts with his rival, "Knockout Ned". The film was shot on location in Rio's poorest neighborhoods. Director: Fernando Meirelles Cast: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino Da Hora, Jonathan Haagensen, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva In Portuguese with English subtitles. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and a friend, and grab a spot on the lawn to watch a feature film on the big screen under the stars. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
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Film | Turner & Hooch (1989): Buddy-Cop Comedy Starring Tom Hanks


A detective must adopt the only witness to a murder: a massive and rambunctious dog in this interspecies odd-couple classic. Director: Roger Spottiswoode Cast: Tom Hanks
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Film | Capote (2005): Biographical Drama Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman


Writer Truman Capote goes to Kansas to research the murder of a family and forms a relationship with one of the killers. Director: Bennett Miller Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Clifton Collins Jr., Bruce Greenwood, Mark Pellegrino, Amy Ryan, Chris Cooper Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor. He was known for his distinctive supporting character roles and his memorable leading roles in many films and theatrical productions from the early 1990s until his death in 2014. He was voted the greatest actor of the 21st century in a 2024 ranking by The Independent.
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Tue, Aug 18
5:00 pm

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Movie in a Park | Crazy Rich Asians (2018): Romantic Comedy-Drama with Michelle Yeoh (on the Waterfront)


This film follows a Chinese American professor, Rachel, who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick and is shocked to discover that Nick's family is one of the richest families in Singapore. Director: Jon M. Chu Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress. In a career spanning over four decades, she has acted in film and television productions covering a wide range of genres and received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, along with nominations for two British Academy Film Awards. Credited as Michelle Khan in her early films, she rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s after starring in Hong Kong action and martial arts films where she performed her own stunts. Bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf. Space is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot.
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Movie in a Parks, August 18, 2026, 08/18/2026, Crazy Rich Asians (2018): Romantic Comedy-Drama with Michelle Yeoh (on the Waterfront)

Film | 80 for Brady (2023): Sports Comedy with Star-Studded Cast


A group of friends made it their life-long mission to go to the Super Bowl and meet NFL superstar Tom Brady. Director: Kyle Marvin Cast: Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Sally Field, Tom Brady
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Movie in a Park | Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012): Magical Realism Drama (Outdoors)


Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink's tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe--for a time when he's no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack--temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink's health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother. Director: Benh Zeitlin Cast: Quvenzhane Wallis, Dwight Henry Free refreshments + surprises! Limited seats available - come early and bring a blanket.
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Movie in a Park | National Treasure (2004): Action-Adventure Heist Film Starring Nicolas Cage on the Pier


Benjamin Franklin Gates, a historian, along with computer expert Riley Poole and archivist Abigail Chase, search for a massive lost Freemason treasure, which includes a map hidden on the back of the United States Declaration of Independence. Director: Jon Turteltaub Cast: Nicolas Cage, Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight, Diane Kruger, Sean Bean, Justin Bartha, Christopher Plummer Nicolas Cage is an American actor and film producer. Born into the Coppola family, he is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies on the Pier. Film begins at dusk. Open Captioned.
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Wed, Aug 19
8:30 pm

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Movie in a Parks, August 19, 2026, 08/19/2026, National Treasure (2004): Action-Adventure Heist Film Starring Nicolas Cage on the Pier

Film | Beast (2026): Sports Action Drama with Russell Crowe


MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in ONE Championship against its brutal champion Xavier Grau. Director: Tyler Atkins Cast: Russell Crowe, Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth Russell Crowe is an actor who has won an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a British Academy Film Award. Crowe rose to stardom after playing the title role in the period film Gladiator (2000), winning the Academy Award for Best Actor.
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Thu, Aug 20
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Film | High School Musical 2 (2007): Teen Musical TV Film with Zac Efron


Sharpay tries to lure Troy away from his girlfriend Gabriella by getting him hired for the summer at a posh country club where she can keep an eye on him. Unfortunately for Sharpay, Troy gets his Wildcat buddies hired as well. Director: Peter Barsocchini Cast: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman
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Film | Anna Karenina (1935): Period Romance Drama Starring Greta Garbo


Adapted from the 1878 Leo Tolstoy novel. The married Anna Karenina falls in love with Count Vronsky despite her husband's refusal to grant a divorce, and both must contend with the social repercussions. Director: Clarence Brown Cast: Greta Garbo, Fredric March, Freddie Bartholomew Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle, understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
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6:00 pm

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Films, August 20, 2026, 08/20/2026, Anna Karenina (1935): Period Romance Drama Starring Greta Garbo

Movie in a Park | Bridesmaids (2011): Comedy with Star-Studded Cast (Outdoors)


A woman experiences a series of misfortunes after being asked to serve as maid of honor for her best friend. Director: Paul Feig Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd Guests are welcome to bring their own food for picnicking and are encouraged to support nearby park concessions and neighborhood restaurants. Popcorn, water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages (for those 21+) will be available for sale on-site. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or small soft cushions, but reminded that lawn chairs and dogs are not permitted on the lawn, and glass bottles and outside alcohol are never allowed in the park.
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Screening | Latin American & Caribbean Films Inspiring Dialogue, Reflection, & Cultural Exchange


Screenings that are meant to spark conversation and connection. Featuring films from across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the diaspora, each program explores a distinct theme and is designed to inspire dialogue, reflection, and cultural exchange.
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Movie in a Park | The Wild Robot (2024): Animated Sci-Fi Film with Lupita Nyong'o on the Waterfront


After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Director: Chris Sanders Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu Lupita Nyong'o is an actress who has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Daytime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award. Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies in the park. Film begins at dusk. Open Captioned.
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Screening | The Wailing (2016): Korean Horror Film


A stranger arrives in a little village, and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter. Director: Na Hong-jin Cast: Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, Chun Woo-hee, Jun Kunimura
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Thu, Aug 20
9:00 pm

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Screening | My Daughter Is a Zombie (2025): Korean Zombie Comedy Film 


Jung-hwan is a gruff but loving zookeeper who specializes in training wild beasts. His teenage daughter, Soo-ah, is going through puberty and a full-blown dance obsession. Their days are full of bickering and bonding… until one day, Soo-ah becomes infected by a zombie virus that has swept across the globe. Refusing to give up on his daughter, Jung-hwan takes her to a quiet seaside village called Eunbong-ri, where his mother Bam-soon lives. In a world obsessed with rooting out the infected, Soo-ah shows strange signs of awareness - responding to music, her grandmother’s sharp taps with a back scratcher, and even faint traces of human language. Determined to protect her at all costs, Jung-hwan draws on his years of experience training tigers and begins a secret mission to tame and retrain… his zombie daughter. Director: Pil Gam-sung Cast: Jo Jung-suk, Lee Jung-eun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Yoon Kyung-ho, Choi Yu-ri All contents featuring Korean dialogue will have English subtitles available.
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Film | 80 for Brady (2023): Sports Comedy with Star-Studded Cast


A group of friends made it their life-long mission to go to the Super Bowl and meet NFL superstar Tom Brady. Director: Kyle Marvin Cast: Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Sally Field, Tom Brady
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Film | American Fiction (2023): Comedy-Drama with Jeffrey Wright


Thelonious "Monk" Ellison's writing career has stalled because his work isn't deemed "Black enough." Monk, a writer and English professor, writes a satiricial novel under a pseudonym, aiming to expose the publishing world's hypocrisies. The book's immediates success forces him to get deeper enmeshed in his assumed identity and challenges his closely-held worldviews. Director: Cord Jefferson Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Adam Brody, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown Jeffrey Wright is an actor whose accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award.
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Film | Five Easy Pieces (1970): Road Drama with Jack Nicholson


A classical pianist, who has left his upper-crust life to knock around on the road, returns home to see his ailing father and uptight family, with a pregnant girlfriend in tow. Director: Bob Rafelson Cast: Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Susan Anspach Jack Nicholson is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Throughout his five-decade career he received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He also received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in 1994 and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2001.
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Screening | Sun Ra: Do the Impossible (2025) -- Documentary on a Jazz Icon (with Live Music Performance)


Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher, and music visionary Sun Ra. With his ever-evolving collective, the Sun Ra Arkestra, he self-produced more than 200 albums, stretching the boundaries of jazz. Director: Christine Turner Featuring a performance from James Stewart Quartet. Saxophonist James Stewart has worked with the Duke Ellington Orchestra (under the direction of Mercer Ellington), Abdullah Ibrahim, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority big band, the Lionel Hampton big band, Gloria Gaynor, The Dells, The Temptations, and the late great Danny Mixon. He has long been a member of the Sun Ra Arkestra.
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Film | Song Sung Blue (2025): Biographical Musical Drama with Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson


Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. Director: Craig Brewer Cast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor who landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Prominent on both screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Kate Hudson is an actress who has received several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for an Academy Award. Hudson made her film debut in the 1998 drama Desert Blue. She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Penny Lane in Almost Famous, for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and received an Oscar nomination in the same category. Throughout the 2000s, Hudson starred in a succession of romantic comedies.
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Film | Defending Your Life (1991): Romantic Comedy-Fantasy Film with Albert Brooks & Meryl Streep


In an afterlife way-station resembling a major city, the lives of the recently deceased are examined in a court-like setting to determine their fate. Director: Albert Brooks Cast: Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant, Buck Henry Albert Brooks is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the comedy-drama Broadcast News (1987) and was widely praised for his performance in the action drama Drive (2011). Meryl Streep is an American actress. Often described as "the best actress of her generation," Streep is known for her versatility and accent adaptability. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and a record 33 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning eight.
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Movie in a Park | King Creole (1958): Musical Teen Drama Starring Evis Presley


Denied his high school diploma because of a schoolyard fight, Danny Fisher is unsure how he's going to support himself and his unemployed father. He briefly flirts with a life of crime before a club owner hears him singing and offers him a job. Things look promising until rival club owner and Danny's former boss, Maxie, tries to lure him back with threats and the charms of his sometimes-girlfriend, Ronnie. Director: Michael Curtiz Cast: Elvis Presley, Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau, Dolores Hart, Dean Jagger, Vic Morrow, Liliane Montevecchi, Paul Stewart Elvis Presley was a singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Presley's energetic and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a mixture of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, brought both great success and initial controversy. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and a friend, and grab a spot on the lawn to watch a feature film on the big screen under the stars. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
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Mon, Aug 24
8:00 pm

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Movie in a Parks, August 24, 2026, 08/24/2026, King Creole (1958): Musical Teen Drama Starring Evis Presley

Film | Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs (2018): Stop-Motion Sci-Fi Comedy-Drama


The film is set in the fictional Japanese city of Megasaki where Mayor Kenji Kobayashi has banished all dogs to Trash Island due to a canine influenza pandemic. Kobayashi's nephew Atari sets out to find his missing dog Spots with the help of a group of dogs led by stray dog Chief. Director:  Wes Anderson Cast: Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber, Bill Murray, Bob Balaban, Jeff Goldblum, Scarlett Johansson, Kunichi Nomura, Tilda Swinton, Ken Watanabe American filmmaker Wes Anderson is notable as an auteur, employing a distinctive visual and narrative style. His movies have won several Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes.
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Film | The Goonies (1985): Classic 80's Adventure Comedy


A troop of kids sets out to find pirate treasure and save their hometown. Director: Richard Donner Cast: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Ke Huy Quan
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Film | State and Main (2000): Comedy-Drama with All-Star Cast


A movie crew invades a small town whose residents are all too eager to give up their values for showbiz glitz. Director: David Mamet Cast: William H. Macy, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alec Baldwin, Julia Stiles, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rebecca Pidgeon, David Paymer, Charles Durning, Patti LuPone, Clark Gregg
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Movie in a Park | Dirty Dancing (1987): Romantic Drama Dance Film with Patrick Swayze (on the Waterfront)


An innocent teen vacationing with her upper-middle-class parents at an upscale resort in the 1960s Catskills gets a jolt of culture shock when she crushes on the hotel's slick, handsome dance instructor. The soundtrack yielded the Oscar-winning Best Song "(I've Had the) Time of My Life." Director: Emile Ardolino Cast: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes Patrick Swayze was an actor, singer-songwriter, and dancer. Known for his romantic, tough, and comedic roles in blockbusters and cult films, Swayze was nominated for three Golden Globes and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997. Bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf. Space is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot.
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Tue, Aug 25
8:00 pm

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Movie in a Parks, August 25, 2026, 08/25/2026, Dirty Dancing (1987): Romantic Drama Dance Film with Patrick Swayze (on the Waterfront)

Film | The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945): Supernatural Horror-Drama with George Sanders & Angela Lansbury


A vain Victorian man fantastically transfers his mortality onto a painting of himself, which proceeds to age for him, while he remains young and handsome. But as his visage remains beautifully preserved, his heart and soul decay. An adaptation of the Oscar Wilde novel. Director: Albert Lewin Cast: George Sanders, Hurd Hatfield, Donna Reed, Angela Lansbury, Peter Lawford, Lowell Gilmore George Sanders was a British actor and singer whose career spanned over 40 years. His heavy, upper-class English accent and smooth bass voice often led him to be cast as sophisticated but villainous characters. Dame Angela Lansbury was a British-American-Irish actress and singer. In a career spanning 80 years, she played various roles across film, stage, and television. She was best known for her roles as Jessica Fletcher in the long-running whodunit television series Murder, She Wrote, and as the voice of Mrs. Potts in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Among Lansbury's accolades are six Tony Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), six Golden Globe Awards, two honorary BAFTA Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, an honorary SAG Award, and the Academy Honorary Award; in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, eighteen Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. In 2014, she was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II.
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Thu, Aug 27
1:00 pm

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Films, August 27, 2026, 08/27/2026, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945): Supernatural Horror-Drama with George Sanders & Angela Lansbury

Film | Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989): Indie Comedy-Drama


Racial tensions grow in a Brooklyn neighborhood on the hottest day of the summer, while everyone tries to cope with the heat. Director: Spike Lee Cast: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Spike Lee, Bill Nunn, John Turturro, John Savage Spike Lee is a filmmaker and actor. Cited by various publications as one of the most important filmmakers of the late 20th century, his work explores issues including race relations, issues within the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime, and poverty. Lee has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Peabody Awards, as well as nominations for three Golden Globes and a Grammy Award.
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Film | Scream 7 (2026): Slasher Film


When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Director: Kevin Williamson Cast: Neve Campbell, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, David Arquette, Michelle Randolph
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Film | Footsteps in the Fog (1955): Technicolor Period Crime Thriller


A scullery maid tries to blackmail her master into romancing her when she discovers that he murdered his wife. Director: Arthur Lubin Cast: Stewart Granger, Jean Simmons
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Movie in a Park | Audience Choice Movie Night with a View (Outdoors)


Attendees vote for their favorite selection from three options to view this evening! Selections include Challengers (R, 2024, 131 minutes), The Great Gatsby (PG-13, 2013, 143 minutes), and Ocean's Eleven (PG-13, 2001, 116 minutes). Guests are welcome to bring their own food for picnicking and are encouraged to support nearby park concessions and neighborhood restaurants. Popcorn, water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages (for those 21+) will be available for sale on-site. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or small soft cushions, but reminded that lawn chairs and dogs are not permitted on the lawn, and glass bottles and outside alcohol are never allowed in the park.
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Thu, Aug 27
6:00 pm

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Movie in a Park | Movie on the Waterfront (Vote for the Movie You Want To Watch)


Audience choice movie! Voting opens in August. Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies in the park. Film begins at dusk. Open Captioned.
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Film | Child 44 (2015): Mystery Thriller with Tom Hardy


In 1953 Soviet Russia, an exiled secret-police agent hunts a serial killer who targets young boys. His investigation later reveals an unsettling conspiracy, which pits him against the ruthless government officials behind it. Director: Daniel Espinosa Cast: Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Noomi Rapace, Joel Kinnaman, Paddy Considine, Jason Clarke, Vincent Cassel Tom Hardy is an English actor, producer, and screenwriter who made his film debut in Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down (2001). In 2015, he starred as "Mad" Max Rockatansky in Mad Max: Fury Road and both Kray twins in Legend, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Revenant. He has appeared in three Christopher Nolan films: Inception (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), and Dunkirk (2017). He has since starred as Eddie Brock/Venom in the film Venom and its 2021 sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
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Film | Rocky (1976): Classic Sports Drama Film with Sylvester Stallone


A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect in the Academy Award-winning classic. Director: John G. Avildsen Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith Sylvester Stallone is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Award, as well as nominations for three Academy Awards and two BAFTA Awards. Stallone is one of only two actors in history to have starred in a box-office No. 1 film across six consecutive decades.
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1:00 pm

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Movie in a Park | An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991): Animated Western Musical Comedy (on the Hudson)


The film follows the story of the Mousekewitzes, a family of Russian-Jewish mice who emigrate to the Wild West. In it, Fievel is separated from his family as the train approaches the American Old West; the film chronicles him and Sheriff Wylie Burp teaching Tiger how to act like a dog. Director: Phil Nibbelink & Simon Wells Cast: Phillip Glasser, James Stewart, Erica Yohn, Cathy Cavadini, Nehemiah Persoff, Dom DeLuise Seating is first-come, first-served and space is limited. Light concessions will be available for purchase. Visitors are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted. Doors open at 7:00pm and films begin at sunset.
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Film | Before Sunrise (1995): Romantic Drama with Ethan Hawke


A young man and woman meet on a train through Europe and spend an evening together in Vienna. Director: Richard Linklater Cast: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy Ethan Hawke is an American actor, author, and film director. He made his film debut in Explorers (1985), before making a breakthrough performance in Dead Poets Society (1989). Hawke received two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Training Day (2001) and Boyhood (2014) and two for Best Adapted Screenplay for co-writing Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013).
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2:00 pm

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Film | Angel Face (1953): Classic Film Noir


A beautiful, wealthy, and seductive woman, who also happens to be manipulative and evil, sets her sights on a sleepy ambulance driver. Director: Otto Preminger Cast: Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons
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Movie in a Park | No Country for Old Men (2007): Neo-Western Crime Thriller from the Coen Brothers (Outdoors)


While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh picks up his trail. Also looking for Moss is Sheriff Bell, an aging lawman who reflects on a changing world and a dark secret of his own, as he tries to find and protect Moss. Director: Joel Coen & Ethan Coen Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Kelly Macdonald, Woody Harrelson Joel and Ethan Coen (often referred to as the "Coen Brothers") are a filmmaking duo known for their subversive movies. Together, they've been nominated for 13 Academy Awards, plus one individual nomination for each, sharing wins for Best Original Screenplay, Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. They won the Palme d'Or for Barton Fink at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and a friend, and grab a spot on the lawn to watch a feature film on the big screen under the stars. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
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8:00 pm

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Movie in a Parks, August 31, 2026, 08/31/2026, No Country for Old Men (2007): Neo-Western Crime Thriller from the Coen Brothers (Outdoors)

Screening | Metropolitan Opera in HD: Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, Act I (Outdoors)


Wagner's transcendent meditation on love and death features a powerhouse pair as the Irish princess Isolde and the love-drunk Tristan in a revelatory new production by director Yuval Sharon. Includes full open captions. All guests will be welcomed at designated access points one hour prior before the movie begins. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Screening will go on as scheduled in the case of rain but will be canceled in the event of thunder/lightning or high wind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Wed, Sep 2
8:00 pm

Free
Screenings, September 02, 2026, 09/02/2026, Metropolitan Opera in HD: Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, Act I (Outdoors)

Screening | Metropolitan Opera in HD: Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, Acts II and III (Outdoors)


Wagner's transcendent meditation on love and death features a powerhouse pair as the Irish princess Isolde and the love-drunk Tristan in a revelatory new production by director Yuval Sharon. Includes full open captions. All guests will be welcomed at designated access points one hour prior before the movie begins. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Screening will go on as scheduled in the case of rain but will be canceled in the event of thunder/lightning or high wind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Sep 3
8:00 pm

Free
Screenings, September 03, 2026, 09/03/2026, Metropolitan Opera in HD: Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, Acts II and III (Outdoors)

Screening | Metropolitan Opera in HD: Bellini's I Puritani (Outdoors)


A world-beating quartet of stars takes the stage in the Met's first new production of Bellini's bel canto masterpiece in nearly 50 years. Includes full open captions. All guests will be welcomed at designated access points one hour prior before the movie begins. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Screening will go on as scheduled in the case of rain but will be canceled in the event of thunder/lightning or high wind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, Sep 4
7:30 pm

Free
Screenings, September 04, 2026, 09/04/2026, Metropolitan Opera in HD: Bellini's I Puritani (Outdoors)

Screening | Metropolitan Opera in HD: Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin (Outdoors)


A timeless story of love and regret, Tchaikovsky’s ardent adaptation of Pushkin follows the naïve country girl Tatiana, whose youthful passion for the aloof Onegin is rejected—until they meet again years later. Includes full open captions. All guests will be welcomed at designated access points one hour prior before the movie begins. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Screening will go on as scheduled in the case of rain but will be canceled in the event of thunder/lightning or high wind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Sep 5
8:00 pm

Free
Screenings, September 05, 2026, 09/05/2026, Metropolitan Opera in HD: Tchaikovsky&rsquo;s Eugene Onegin&nbsp;(Outdoors)

Screening | Metropolitan Opera in HD: Gabriela Lena Frank's El Ultimo Sueno de Frida y Diego (Outdoors)


Gabriela Lena Frank's celebrated new opera offers a magical-realist portrait of Mexico's painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, who reunite on the Day of the Dead to relive their tumultuous love. Includes full open captions. All guests will be welcomed at designated access points one hour prior before the movie begins. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Screening will go on as scheduled in the case of rain but will be canceled in the event of thunder/lightning or high wind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Sep 6
8:00 pm

Free
Screenings, September 06, 2026, 09/06/2026, Metropolitan Opera in HD: Gabriela Lena Frank's El Ultimo Sueno de Frida y Diego (Outdoors)

Screening | Metropolitan Opera in HD: Puccini’s La Bohème (Outdoors)


Franco Zeffirelli’s picture-perfect production brings 19th-century Paris to the Met stage as Puccini’s young friends and lovers navigate the joy and struggle of bohemian life. Includes full open captions. All guests will be welcomed at designated access points one hour prior before the movie begins. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Screening will go on as scheduled in the case of rain but will be canceled in the event of thunder/lightning or high wind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Sep 7
8:00 pm

Free
Screenings, September 07, 2026, 09/07/2026, Metropolitan Opera in HD:&nbsp;Puccini&rsquo;s La Boh&egrave;me (Outdoors)
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