1305 5th Street, NE Photo by Joy Asico

From a press release:

“Union Market, northeast D.C’s vibrant culinary and retail district, will kick off its monthly drive-in movie series this Friday, April 7 at 8pm with feature presentation The Royal Tenenbaums. The special screening marks the start of Union Market’s annual classic American drive-in experience, which in partnership with Getaround, is held in the parking lot (1305 5th Street NE) and projected onto the market’s wall. Each family-friendly showing is free for walk-up film fans in the picnic area, or costs $10 per car.

Movie lovers and retro fanatics alike can munch on theater-quality delectables while The DC Rollergirls will be on hand delivering snacks and drinks on wheels. The always-popular drive-in movie series has brought in consistent crowds since its inception in 2012, with the throwback event offering a unique retreat for those looking for communal fun and vintage kitsch.

Union Market 2017 Drive-in Series Schedule

Friday, April 7: The Royal Tenenbaums
Friday, May 5: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Friday, June 2: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Friday, July 7: Coming to America
Friday, August 4: Chef
Friday, September 1: Days of Thunder
Friday, September 29: Clue
Friday, November 3: Willy Wonka

Hours
Gates open at 6:30pm
Gates close at 8:30pm
Film begins at 8:00pm/sunset

Location
Union Market parking lot
1305 5th Street NE”