Catching a flick outside on a warm night is one of summer’s great pleasures. Grab a blanket or lawn chair and head out to one of these free outdoor film series.
JULY 21 – 25, 9 P.M.
CORNER CINEMA
The Bethesda Urban Partnership presents five nights of entertainment during Bethesda Outdoor Movies. The annual series offers a little something for everyone—this year’s films are Sixteen Candles, Chef, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1, Mrs. Doubtfire and The Imitation Game.
Corner of Norfolk and Auburn avenues, www.bethesda.org
AUGUST 21 – 23, 5 P.M.
AT THE DRIVE-IN
The Rockville Drive-In movie theater operated from 1954 to 1981, but the Comcast Outdoor Film Festival is bringing back the format for three nights in August. On the big screen: How to Train Your Dragon 2, Instellar and Guardians of the Galaxy. Though parking spots in front of the 65-foot inflatable screen are limited, visitors without wheels can park a chair or blanket up front. Movies start at dusk; arrive early for food, music and carnival games.
MCPS Board of Education building, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, www.filmfestnih.org
