1. Bryant Park Summer 2011 Free Film Series
Enjoy classic films under the stars from June through August at the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. It's always a great scene -- lots of New Yorkers picnicking and enjoying summer in the city -- followed by classic films including highlights such as Cool Hand Luke, Airplane! and Dirty Harry.
2. RiverFlicks 2011
Every Wednesday and Friday in July and August, enjoy free movies under the stars. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8-8:30 p.m.) and there is even free popcorn available (beverages and other snacks are for sale).
3. Summer on the Hudson: Movies Under the Stars
Free movies are being shown in Riverside Park South on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Films in the 2011 series will be shown on Pier 1 in Riverside Park.
4. Movies with a View: Brooklyn Bridge Park Summer Film Series
This free series features films and music on Thursdays from July 7 - September 1, 2011. You can bring a low chair if you like, but there are also chairs for rent, as well as concessions. Pre-movie music begins at 6 and the movies begin at sunset.
5. Central Park Film Festival
Courtesy of Central Park Conservancy
From August 23-27, 2011 enjoy five nights of films under the stars in Central Park. This is the 9th year for this film festival, which will feature five films each with a musical theme nightly on Sheep Meadow in Central Park.
6. Celebrate Brooklyn Movies & Music Series
This series of movies feature soundtracks performed live by a variety of musical acts. Free performances take place at the Prospect Park Bandshell, but a $3 donation is suggested.
7. Rooftop Films
This eclectic series runs from May through September and includes everything from independently produced animation to documentary films about New Yorkers. Screenings feature music at 8 p.m., followed by a series of short films beginning at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10-14. The good news is that, even if it rains, the movies will be shown at an indoor space in the same location.
8. Coney Island Flicks on the Beach
Free movies will be screened at Luna Park on Coney Island on Monday nights from July 11 - August 29, 2011. Picks include Saturday Night Fever, Annie Hall and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.
9. Movie Nights on the Elevated Acre
Enjoy free film screenings on select Monday evenings at 8 pm as part of the River To River Festival at The Elevated Acre at 55 Water Street. Due to limited capacity at this elevated harbor-view park, please line up at the entrance to The Elevated Acre at 6 pm on movie nights to get tickets.
10. Intrepid Free Summer Movie Series
On select Friday nights from May 27-August 19, 2011, catch free movie screenings on the pier at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum overlooking the Hudson River. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and films begin at sunset.
