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Adams Morgan Movie Night. Photo byTed Eytan from Flickr CC BY 2.0.
D.C. Outdoor Movie Guide
August 17, 2022 @ 11:00am
Updated 8.17.22
This summer the District will be host to a number of outdoor screenings dedicated to appreciating film and getting Washingtonians out of the house. From NoMa to Georgetown, there is no shortage in screenings to fill up your nights and have fun with friends and family alike.
We’ll be updating this guide as outdoor movie series are announced.
Where: Plaza at National Harbor, 165 Waterfront St. National Harbor, MD
When: May 1 – September 29
What (Theme): Animals, travel, food, musicals, America
Family Nights at 6 p.m.
- May 8: “Babe”
- May 15: “101 Dalmatians” (1996)
- May 22: “The Secret Life of Pets”
- May 29: “Lion King” (1994)
- June 5: “The Parent Trap” (1998)
- June 12: “Hotel Transylvania 3”
- June 19: “Are We There Yet?”
- June 26: “The Great Outdoors”
- July 3: “Lady and the Tramp”
- July 10: “Ratatouille”
- July 17: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”
- July 24: “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”
- July 31: “James and the Giant Peach”
- August 7: “Newsies”
- August 14: “Nanny McPhee” (2005)
- August 21: “Annie” (2014)
- August 28: “The Jungle Book” (1967)
- September 4: “An American Tail”
- September 11: “Miracle”
- September 18: “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story”
- September 22: “A League of their Own”
- September 29: “Minari”
Date Nights at 7 p.m.
- May 5: “Best in Show”
- May 12: “Dream Horse”
- May 19: “Jaws”
- May 26: “Must Love Dogs”
- June 2: “What About Bob”
- June 9: “The Bucket List”
- June 16: “The Terminal”
- June 23: “Crazy Rich Asians”
- June 30: “Under the Tuscan Sun”
- July 7: “Julie & Julia”
- July 14: “The Hundred-Foot Journey”
- July 21: “The Founder”
- July 28: “No Reservations”
- August 4: “Yesterday”
- August 11: “Singin’ in the Rain”
- August 18: “In the Heights”
- August 25: “Hairspray” (1988)
- September 1: “Argo”
- September 8: “42”
- September 15: “Apollo 13”
- September 25: “The Gabby Douglas Story”
Where: Union Market Parking Lot, 1309 5th St. NE, DC
When: May 13 – October 14
What (Theme): Blockbuster Greats
- May 13: “Space Jam” (1996) – 8:40 p.m.
- Preceded by a short film by Black Girl Ventures, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the making of artist BMike’s mural at Union Market, “Entrepreneurship is a Boxing Match.”
- June 10: “In The Heights” (Presented by The Gantry) – 9:00 p.m.
- July 8: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” – 9:00 p.m.
- August 12: “Dirty Dancing” – 8:45 p.m.
- September 9: “Encanto” – 8:00 p.m.
- October 14: “Black Panther” – 7:00 p.m.
Adams Morgan Movie Nights 2022
Where: Soccer Field at Marie Reed School, 2201 18th St. NW, DC
When: May 24 – June 21, 8 p.m.
What (Theme): The Road Less Traveled
- May 24: “The Princess Bride”
- May 31: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”
- June 7: “Queen of the Capital”
- June 14: “Keanu”
- June 21: “Encanto”
Where: Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave. SW, DC
When: June 2 – August 25, 7 p.m.
What (Theme): 2020’s Box Office Hits
- June 2: “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
- June 30: “Sing 2”
- July 28: “A Quiet Place 2”
- August 25: “In the Heights”
Where: Farragut Square, 912 17th St. NW, DC
When: June 2-23 + September 8-29
What (Theme): Blockbuster Hits
June:
- June 2: “Encanto” – 8 p.m.
- June 9: “Belfast” – 8 p.m.
- June 16: “Bill and Ted Face The Music” – 8 p.m.
- June 23: “Soul” – 8 p.m.
September:
- September 8: “Spider-Man: No Way Home” – 7 p.m.
- September 15: “The Mummy (1999)” – 7 p.m.
- September 22: “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” – 7 p.m.
- September 29: “Respect” – 6:30 p.m.
Shaolin Jazz’s “Can I Kick It” Downtown DC Summer Flicks
Where: Franklin Park, 1332 I St. NW, DC
When: June 7-28, 8:30 p.m.
What (Theme): Live-scored cult classics and action movies
- June 7: “Enter the Dragon”
- June 14: “F9: The Fast Saga”
- June 21: “Passenger 57”
- June 28: “Spider-man: No Way Home”
- July 5: “House of Flying Daggers”
- July 12: “The Warriors”
- July 19: “Black Widow”
- July 26: “Rush Hour”
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, 1964 Independence Ave. SW, DC
When: June 16 – August 25, 8 p.m.
What (Theme): The Best Of Human Strength, Love And Courage
- June 16: “Fatherhood”
- July 21: “Encanto”
- August 25: “Just Mercy”
Where: The Wharf, 760 Maine Ave. NW, DC
When: June 16 – August 25, 7:30 p.m.
What (Theme): Something for Everyone
- June 16: Black Panther
- June 23: Best in Show
- June 30: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
- July 14: A League of Their Own
- July 21: Girls Trip
- July 28: The Goonies
- August 11: Spider Man: No Way Home
- August 18: Crazy Rich Asians
- August 25: Summer of Soul
Library of Congress 5th Annual Summer Movies on the Lawn
Where: Library of Congress Lawn, 101 Independence Ave. SE, DC
When: July 7 – August 4, 8:15 p.m.
What (Theme): National Film Registry Inductees
- July 7: “Top Gun” (1986) (2015 National Film Registry)
- July 14: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) (2014 National Film Registry)
- July 21: “Rocky” (2006 National Film Registry)
- July 28: “Mary Poppins” (2013 National Film Registry)
- August 4: “Wall-E” (2021 National Film Registry)
The Parks at Walter Reed’s Movies On The Lawn
Where: The Parks at Walter Reed’s Great Lawn, 1010 Butternut St. NW, DC
When: July 23 – October 15, 6 p.m.
What (Theme): Classics and Instant Classics Alike
- July 23: “Hidden Figures”
- August 6: “Goonies”
- September 17: “Respect”
- October 15: “Encanto”
Where: Georgetown Waterfront Park, K & Potomac Streets NW, DC
When: August 2 – September 6, 7-11 p.m.
What (Theme): Fan Favorites
- August 2: “The Goonies”
- August 9: “Encanto”
- August 16: “Bridesmaids”
- August 23: “Black Panther”
- August 30: “Summer of Soul”
- September 6: “Knives Out”
Rockville’s Movie In The Parks
Where: Multiple Parks In Rockville, MD
When: August 3-24, 8 p.m.
What (Theme): Kids’ Favorites
- August 3: “The Parent Trap” at Courthouse Park
- August 10: “The Boss Baby'” at Montrose Park
- August 17: “The Secret Life of Pets” at Fallsgrove Park
- August 24: “Shrek” at Calvin Park
Where: United States Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, DC
When: August 11 – September 1, 8 p.m.
What (Theme): A Homage To The Military
- August 11: “Captain Phillips”
- August 18: “Flags of our Fathers”
- August 25: “As If They Were Angels”
- September 1: “Operation Pacific”
Summer Movie Series at Westpost
Where: Pentagon Row, 1101 South Joyce St. Arlington, VA
When: August 17 – September 7, 7:30 p.m.
What (Theme): Restaurant Picks
- August 17: “Coco” hosted by Banditos Tacos & Tequila
- August 24: “Crazy Rich Asians” hosted by Sparrow Room and Bun’d Up
- August 31: “Sandlot” hosted by Basic Burger
- September 7: “Step Brothers” hosted by Nighthawk Brewery and Pizza
CiNoMAGIC!: NoMa’s Weekly Outdoor Movie Series
Where: Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, DC
When: September 14 – October 12
What (Theme): Magical, Mystical and Extraordinary
- September 14: “Shrek” – 7:30 p.m.
- September 21: “Cinderella” starring Brandy – 7:25 p.m.
- September 28: “Night at the Museum” – 7:15 p.m.
- October 5: “Encanto” – 7:15 p.m.
- October 12: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” – 7 p.m.
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