Movies in the Park Summer Schedule

Looking for free family activities this summer? Want to enjoy the beauty of your own neighborhood?  Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is once again bringing "Movies in the Park" to neighborhood parks throughout the city, beginning Friday, July 3 through Friday, Sept. 11.
Highlights for 2009 include four movies in 3D; two movies subtitled for individuals with hearing disabilities; one movie in Spanish and subtitled in English; a series of classic Hollywood (Wizard of Oz, Casablanca and Singin' in the Rain) offered at historic Laurelhurst Park; and two movies presented at the amphitheatre in Washington Park – A Tribute to Elvis, featuring the movie Blue Hawaii, and a sing-a-long version of the 2008 hit musical Mamma Mia!
"Movies in the Park" is one of several free programs offered by Portland Parks & Recreation this summer to bring community members and neighbors together to share an enjoyable activity in their neighborhood parks. Popular family movies are shown on a giant, 268-square foot screen with a state-of-the-art sound system.
Movies will begin at dark (between 8 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.), and are weather permitting.  A rainout will be called by 5 p.m. and will be posted at the park. Prior to each movie, attendees can enjoy a variety of free entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m.
For parks locations, or for more information on "Movies in the Park" and other Portland Parks & Recreation programs, visit www.portlandparks.org.
 
2009 Summer Movies in the Park Schedule (by date/movie/location):                                                                                                                        
Friday, July 3
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa                                   
Multnomah Arts Center
 
Friday, July 10                                     
Kung Fu Panda                                                                   
Berkeley Park
 
Saturday, July 11                 
School of Rock                                                                    
Lents Park
 
Friday, July 17                                     
Space Jam                                                                             
Pier Park
 
Saturday, July 18                 
Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D           
Dickinson Park
 
Wednesday, July 22                           
Hairspray                                                                              
McCoy Park
 
Thursday, July 23                               
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial                                             
Holly Farm Park
 
Friday, July 24                                     
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa                                   
Brentwood Park
 
Saturday, July 25                 
Dirty Dancing                                                                      
Col. Summers Park
 
Monday, July 27                 
Singin' in the Rain                                                               
Laurelhurst Park
 
Wednesday, July 29                           
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (In Spanish, subtitled in English)
Fernhill Park
 
Thursday, July 20                               
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull      
(Subtitled for individuals with hearing disabilities) Argay Park
 
Friday, July 31                                     
Zathura                                                                                 
Cathedral Park
 
Friday, July 31                                     
Kung Fu Panda                                                                   
Kenilworth Park
 
Saturday, August 1                             
Shrek                                                                                     
Earl Boyles Park
 
Sunday, August 2                             
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull      
Sellwood Park
 
Tuesday, August 4                             
Charlotte's Web                                                                  
Glenfair Park
 
Thursday, August 6                              
Ferris Bueller's Day Off                                                 
Brooklyn Park
 
Friday, August 7                 
Hairspray                                                                              
Willamette Park
 
Friday, August 7                 
X-Men Origins: Wolverine                                            
Multnomah Arts Center
 
Saturday, August 8                             
Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D                                         
Dickinson Park
 
Monday, August 10                           
Casablanca                                                                           
Laurelhurst Park
 
Thursday, August 13                            
Hotel for Dogs                                                                     
Grant Park
 
Friday, August 14                               
The Wizard of Oz                                                
Laurelhurst Park
 
Friday, August 14                               
Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D                                         
St. Johns Park
 
Saturday, August 15                           
School of Rock                                                                    
Sewallcrest Park
 
Saturday, August 15                           
Iron Man                                                                              
Lents Park
 
Wednesday, August 19                            
X-Men Origins: Wolverine                                            
McCoy Park
 
Thursday, August 20                            
Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D                                         
(Subtitled for individuals with hearing disabilities) Parklane Park
 
Friday, August 21                               
Iron Man                                                                              
Irving Park
 
Saturday, August 22                           
Blue Hawaii (Salute to Elvis)                                   
Washington Park
 
Wednesday, August 26                            
The Longshots                                                                    
Peninsula Park
 
Wednesday, August 26                            
One Night in Frogtown                                                              
Sellwood Park
 
Thursday, August 27                            
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl            
Hazeltine Park
 
Friday, August 28                               
Mamma Mia! (sing-a-long)                                        
Washington Park
 
Saturday, August 29                           
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull      
Laurelhurst Park
 
Tuesday, September 1                         
Casablanca                                                                           
Unthank Park
 
Friday, September 11                           
The Neverending Story                                                     
Multnomah Arts Center
 
 
-What should I bring?-
•               Blanket to lay on or chairs to sit in
•               Blanket to wrap up in the case it gets a little cool.
•               Your dog is welcome – but it's your responsibility to keep them on leash and cleaned up after!
•               An appetite for popcorn – it's free!
•               Drinks, but no alcohol. Shaved Ice, Jamba Juice and hotdog/pizza concessions will be available at most movies.
•               Items to pass the time: ball/Frisbee to throw with the kids, etc.
 
-When should I arrive?-
•               Early to get the best spot. Movies draw 500 to 5,000 people, depending on the park. 
•               Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m. Movies begin at dark (Usually between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.)
 
-Where should I sit?-
•               Just like a traditional theatre, don't sit too close to the front. Try for center.
•               If you bring chairs with you, try not to sit in front of people on blankets. It's just common courtesy.
 
Any rules?
•               Cell phones must be silenced and all movies are no smoking venues.
•               Fun is a requirement!