BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Mayor Wu's month of outdoor movies continues featuring family-friendly flicks as a part of her ParkARTS program.
In 12 parks across the city, movie lovers will get the chance to enjoy their favorite films under the stars.
The free events, happening all month, are hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department with support from the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment division.
The next screening is Monday, Aug. 11, of the feature film, 'Transformers One' at Jamaica Pond Pinebank. The movie starts at dusk, and the popcorn is free while supplies last.
The series ends on Aug. 29 with the showing of 'Wicked' featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo at Boston Common Parade Ground.
From concerts to festivals, the department produces events and programs at parks for Bostonians every year.
Dates and locations are as follows:
Monday, August 11
“Transformers One”
Jamaica Pond Pinebank
350 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain
Tuesday, August 12
*Meteor Shower Program* featuring “Wall-E”
with family-friendly entertainment starting at 7 p.m.
Healy Playground
160 Florence Street, Roslindale
Wednesday, August 13
“Migration”
Chandler Pond
95 Lake Shore Road, Allston-Brighton
Friday, August 15
“Paddington in Peru”
Hynes Playground
502 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury
Monday, August 18
“Moana 2”
Titus Sparrow Park
75 W Rutland Square, South End
Wednesday, August 20
“Mufasa: The Lion King”
Malcolm X Park
150 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Roxbury
Screening takes place on the Dale Street side of the park, near Regent Street intersection.
Thursday, August 21
“Harold and the Purple Crayon”
McGann Playground
240 West Street, Hyde Park
Tuesday, August 26
“Wild Robot”
Noyes Playground
86 Boardman Street, East Boston
Wednesday, August 27
“Moana 2”
Barry Field
41 Medford Street, Charlestown
Thursday, August 28
“Despicable Me 4”
Moakley Park
Columbia Road at Mercer Street, South Boston
Friday, August 29
“Wicked”
With Wicked themed entertainment starting at 5:30 p.m.
Boston Common Parade Ground
38 Beacon Street, Boston