Open-air cinemas across the US: Apply these summer screens liberally! - Why sit on your couch watching Netflix when you can enjoy both good weather and a good film? Open-air cinemas allow you to join hundreds of people's good vibes as you all watch the sun to set, lounging on blankets and cushions in anticipation for the movie to start. 

Browse the gallery now to pick your favorite—some of these screenings are already starting to sell out!

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Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, OR - On Friday evenings in July and August, this square is transformed into Portland's largest free outdoor cinema, as part of the Flicks on Bricks program.

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Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, OR - Last year's films included 'La La Land' and 'Forrest Gump,' and each screening is preceded with great music to keep the thousands of attendees entertained while they wait for the sun to set. 

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The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV - The flashy hotel invites people every Monday, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, to enjoy a "Dive-In" film screening at the Boulevard Pool, where the marquee turns into a giant screen above the vibrant Las Vegas Strip.

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The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV - Tickets are $5 for non-hotel guests, and while most people set up chairs in the shallow water, the pool remains full and available as the movie plays. This year's films include 'Atomic Blonde,' 'The Breakfast Club,' 'Grease,' and 'Pulp Fiction.'

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Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO - This stunning natural open-air theater, which is surrounded by enormous sandstone monoliths, sits within a massive park, but it’s still just a short drive from downtown Denver. Film on the Rocks invites thousands of people every summer to listen to live music and comedy shows, followed by classic films.

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Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO - This year's lineup includes '10 Things I Hate About You,' 'The Big Lebowski,' and 'The Goonies.'

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Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA - Cinespia offers the unique experience of watching great films while sitting among the film greats. The films are projected on a mausoleum wall, and screenings regularly sell out.

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Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA - The tickets range from $12 to $20, and this year's series is set to include 'Drive,' 'Almost Famous,' 'Spirited Away,' and 'Vertigo.'

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Dolores Park, San Francisco, CA - As part of Film Night in the Park, several open-air spaces in the Bay Area are transformed into outdoor theaters. One of the more popular locations is Dolores Park.

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Marin Country Mart, San Francisco, CA - Film Night in the Park began years ago in Marin County, and has screened the greats like 'Casablanca' in combination with contemporary kid-friendly films like 'Zootopia.' This location has been known to show double features to satisfy everyone's cinematic appetite.

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SoundScape Park, Miami Beach, FL - The SoundScape Cinema Series makes use of the 7,000 sq ft wall of the New World Center to screen free films on warm Wednesday nights.

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SoundScape Park, Miami Beach, FL - This year's schedule is set to include 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'Lincoln,' and 'The Wrecking Crew.'

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The Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA - The Delaware Waterfront is home to Screenings Under the Stars, a free film series that runs every Thursday throughout July and August—and, rumor has it, they give out free popcorn and kettle corn. 

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The Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA - For the perfect Thursday date night, grab a pre-show dinner in the Old City neighborhood, then gather your blankets and pillows and cuddle up beside the gorgeous panoramic view of the Philadelphia skyline.

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Foreign Cinema, San Francisco, CA - This West Coast restaurant serves up a Californian twist on Mediterranean fare along with a list of acclaimed films, all screened in their open-air dining space.

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Foreign Cinema, San Francisco, CA - Why go for dinner and a movie when you can have both at the same time? The San Francisco Foreign Cinema has lined up films like 'Eve's Bayou,' 'Alice in Wonderland,' and 'Tears of the Black Tiger,' for this summer.

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Rooftop of 287 Kent Ave., Brooklyn, NY - Hot Tub Cinema's unique pop-up theater experience has finally arrived in America, and now the people of New York can enjoy the magical combination of film, food, drinks, and boisterous entertainment—from the comfort of hot tubs. The address changes, but NY Post has revealed the address of this previous screening.

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TBA rooftops in Brooklyn, NY - Tickets are $55, but include food, drinks, and very helpful and entertaining wait staff who keep the party going. Unfortunately, their website says they've sold out, but they also plan to return later in the summer.

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NoMa Junction and Storey Park, Washington, D.C. - NoMa (north of Massachusetts Avenue) has put on the Summer Screen series every summer since 2008 in this grassy lot, kicking off each evening with food, music, and essential summer vibes.

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NoMa Junction and Storey Park, Washington, D.C. - The free series, held Wednesdays at sunset, has a theme each year, and this year it's "Wonder Women." Films include 'Chicago,' 'Matilda,' 'Thelma & Louise,' and, of course, 'Wonder Woman.'

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Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN - The free Summer Music & Movies series has been a staple at Loring Park for years, where great tunes and themed films attract a loyal crowd.

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Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN - The Walker Art Center runs the series in conjunction with the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board. The series is known to compliment the gallery's exhibits, making for a very culturally enriching experience.

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120 community parks across Chicago, IL - Movies in the Parks infuses Hollywood into the open-air spaces of Chicago, making it nearly impossible to miss one of these screenings if you're outside on a balmy summer night.

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Bryant Park, New York City, NY - The HBO Bryant Park Film Festival began as a reason to get people to stay in town after work and bring the community together in a safe, accessible way.

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Bryant Park, New York City, NY - The films run Mondays from June to August, and though the lineup hasn't yet been released for this summer, HBO's connections with Hollywood studios mean that classic films, such as 'Annie Hall,' will be screened on original 35 mm reels.

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The Sandbox at Miami Beach Edition Hotel, Miami Beach, FL - Though this guest-only space is far from free, the hidden seaside oasis—decked out with hammocks, candles, low-lying couches, and a big screen—is worth a visit for their magical film screenings under the stars.

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The Pearl Hotel, San Diego, CA - Another Dive-In cinema, the "vintage, mid century-modern boutique hotel," as their website describes it, offers free weekly screenings which deliver a more intimate experience than a bigger hotel like The Cosmopolitan. This year's films include 'Selena,' 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off,' 'Deadpool,' and 'Bridesmaids.'

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Honorable mention: Alamo Drafthouse's 'Rolling Roadshow' - The famous Austin-based cinema chain holds a signature series, which takes the cinematic experience to the next level by bringing audiences to famous and strange locations like racetracks and underground caverns.

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Honorable mention: Alamo Drafthouse's 'Rolling Roadshow' - One of their most famous open-air cinematic experiences was showing 'Jaws' at the Texas Ski Ranch to an audience floating in tubes on a lake. Imagine having your feet dangling in the water when that iconic 'Jaws' theme song came on…

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