After a year off due to the pandemic, outdoor movies are returning this summer, albeit a little late. Or, hear me out, not late enough. Consider the fall, for example, the perfect time for outdoor movies.
Still, it's nice to see a return to the Before, and outdoor movies have become a staple of summertime in the city. A time when we all sweat inches apart from each other while enjoying an old movie in the subtropical climate.
Both Bryant Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park announced their return today, along with lineups.
BRYANT PARK
Movie nights return Monday, August 23rd, 5 p.m. "doors"
Monday, August 23
Clueless
Tuesday, August 24
Hustlers
Monday, August 30
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Tuesday, August 31
Inside Man
Monday, September 6
Uncut Gems
Tuesday, September 7
Love & Basketball
Monday, September 13
Moonstruck
Tuesday, September 14
MOULIN ROUGE!
Monday, September 27
The Phantom of the Opera
Tuesday, September 28
Mrs. Doubtfire
DETAILS
- See the Park's food options here.
- No chairs, tables, or plastic ground coverings. Frankenblankets totally allowed though.
- Don't forget your running shoes:
- Safety note: "As New York State and City safety guidelines for public gatherings quickly change in response to the ongoing success of NYC's COVID-19 vaccination program, Bryant Park continues to reassess its on-site protocols for upcoming shows with the intention of safely accommodating as many attendees as possible."
- Find more details here (along with future announcements)
BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
Movie nights return Thursday, August 5th, 6 p.m. "doors"
Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn
Monday, August 5
Shaun of the Dead
Monday, August 12
Patti Cake$
Monday, August 19
Akeelah and the Bee
Monday, August 26
Karate Kid
DETAILS
- Smorgasburg will provide your food and drink options at each movie night, "featuring a selection of NYC’s favorite food vendors." Beer and wine will be available.
- Blankets are allowed, but chairs are not.
- Since you probably want to stake out a spot on the lawn early, know there will be a pre-movie lineup, as usual — this includes a DJ and a short film featuring local filmmakers (courtesy BAMcinématek.
- Safety note: "At this time, no health screening or proof of vaccination is required to attend Movies With A View. Due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19 in New York City, the continued use of masks in crowded settings is recommended for all non-vaccinated individuals. We ask that unvaccinated individuals also maintain social distancing."
- Bonus: Free bike valet will be available thanks to Transportation Alternatives.
- Find more details here (along with future announcements)
