“Bring a blanket, some snacks, and a neighbor to the Manor Park Citizens Association’s 2nd Annual Screen on the Green, featuring the 1984 classic Sixteen Candles. The event will take place from 7:30 – 11:00 p.m on Friday, July 14 at Capital City Public Charter School (100 Peabody Street, NW). The event is kid friendly and will include a pre-screening of the Secret Life of Pets, face painting, balloons, and other activities. Please RSVP at our Facebook event. We hope to see you there!”
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to spread the word about Check It, the first and only documented LGBTQ gang in America. They are located right here in DC. A documentary was made and is available on LouisCK.net for just $5. They opened a storefront in Anacostia (1920 MLK Ave SE) in June to pursue their dream of designing and selling fashion. Please let the community know to check them out and support their ventures into a better life.”
The movie’s about page says:
“At first glance, they seem unlikely gang-bangers. Some of the boys wear lipstick and mascara, some stilettos. They carry Louis Vuitton bags, but they also carry knives, brass knuckles and mace. As vulnerable gay and transgender youth, they’ve been shot, stabbed, and raped. (more…)
From an email:
“Adams Morgan Movie Nights kicks off Tuesday 5/16 at a new location — Walter Pierce Park — a short walk across the bridge from Woodley Park Metro. The renovation of Marie Reed school forced the change but the series will be back at Marie Reed in 2018.
Grab a blanket at sundown and enjoy it. We’ll screen the critically acclaimed animated feature Moana. (more…)
From a press release:
“May 25 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the film, Star Wars: A New Hope, the first in the Star Wars franchise. The National Air and Space Museum’s “The Force at 40” event will celebrate this milestone with the rare opportunity to see the film in the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, along with other activities, at the museum in Washington, D.C., on the evening of Thursday, May 25. Free tickets are required for the two screenings, but not for entry to the museum or for the evening’s other activities. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user evegophotos
NoMa Summer Screen is located at Storey Park, 1005 First Street, NE.
NoMa Summer Screen 2017
June 7th, 2017 MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON
June 14th, 2017 THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT
June 21st, 2017 ELECTION
June 28th, 2017 LINCOLN (more…)
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From an email:
“This year the movies will be shown at Walter Pierce Park (behind Mama Ayesha’s.) Movies will start about 1/2 hour after sunset, and BicycleSPACE will be providing bike valet service on site.
The lineup:
May 16 – Animated feature (either Moana, Zootopia, or Inside Out)
May 23 – Grease
May 30 – Snowden
June 6 – Rogue 1
June 13 – Jaws”
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. (more…)
From an email:
“The League of Extraordinary Film Geeks + The Betamax Video Club will be hosting an 80’s Movies Night at Ten Tigers Parlour (old Chez Billy at 3813 Georgia Avenue, NW) on Sunday, February 26. The upstairs lounge will open at 6 PM and the event will begin promptly at 7PM.
A celebration of 80’s B movie classics and home video club culture. This month we delve into classic space opera with a healthy dose of double-entendre and slap stick comedy. Arrive early to enjoy a cocktail and the retro synthwave soundtrack in the upstairs lounge. Then sit back as a pair of space pirates battle the Templars of Mithra to restore the galaxy’s water supply.”
“A romantic movie for a romantic night! We will have specialty cocktails and snacks to celebrate Valentines day right. Limited seating, so get here early.”
Damn I forgot the genius of Gary Oldman:
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680 Rhode Island Ave, NE Rendering courtesy of Gensler
Epic news for Edgewood (Eckington, Brookland, and Brentwood) from a press release:
“Alamo Drafthouse Cinema today announced its first Washington, D.C. location at MRP Realty’s Bryant Street development along the Rhode Island Avenue corridor. The 44,000 square-foot theater is set to open in 2019 and is the fourth theater for franchisee Cojeaux Cinemas.
“We are extremely pleased to have found a great Alamo Drafthouse Cinema location along the dynamic Rhode Island Avenue corridor of Northeast D.C. MRP Realty had the vision to re-integrate this property into the community in a way that helps its citizens reap the benefits of D.C. revitalization,” said Anthony Coco and Joseph Edwards, co-owners of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Washington D.C. “Every seat will be a luxury recliner and each auditorium will include Sony 4K Digital Cinema projection and top-of-the-line sound. Our commitment to the overall experience is evident through our from-scratch, in-house prepared food and extensive draft craft beer selections available both in the theater and at our stand alone bar Glass Half Full.” (more…)