Every summer, the best things about New York come together in the form of outdoor movie festivals. Here are three free movie festivals near Red Hook with a distinct lineup, replete with the Cyclone or Manhattan skyline in the background.
Movies with a View
Opening at 6pm every Thursday and starting soon as the sun sets, BAMcinématek curates a wide list of cult classics and recent blockbusters:
“Desperately Seeking Susan” — July 12
“Kung Fu Panda 2” – July 19
“Paris is Burning” – July 26
“Bend it Like Beckham” – Aug 2
“Point Break” – Aug 9
“Love & Basketball” – Aug 16
“Wonder Woman” – Aug 23
The final movie for Aug 30 is up to you! You can vote on BAMcinématek’s website between “Big”; “Dance Girl Dance”; “The Matrix”; “Wayne’s World.” Come to enjoy memorable flicks with the Manhattan skyline lighting up in the background.
July 12 – Aug 30
Pier 1
Furman Street (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
Coney Island Flicks on the Beach
Every other Monday through August you can enjoy blockbuster movies near the beach and boardwalk. The cost?: free.
“The Greatest Showman” – July 9
“Back to the Future” – July 23
“Coco” – Aug 6
“Black Panther” – Aug 20
July 9 – Aug 20
Riegelmann Boardwalks
W. 12th Street
Narrows Botanical Gardens
For a quieter time, head to Narrows Botanical Gardens where State Senator Marty Golden hosts a range of family friendly movies. Visitors are encouraged to bring a chair, blankets, and grub.
“Grease” – June 22
“Lion King” – July 13
“Vertigo” – July 27
“My Big Fat Greek Wedding” – Aug 10
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” – Aug 24
June 22 – Aug 24th
Shore Road & 71st
