Last week I gave you a list of free concerts in the Denver area this summer. But some people want more than just a summer-evening soundtracks. They want the whole movie. Sadly, the last drive-in movie theater in town, the Cinderella Twin, closed a few years back and has since been reincarnated as an apartment complex. But fortunately for us, several outdoor venues have stepped in to fill the gap with summer outdoor movies. Granted, you probably can’t watch in the comfort of your car, or listen to the audio on those tinny little speakers that used to hook into the window. But the upside is that you can see many of these movies for free, without even having to hide in the truck of your friends’ car to get past the cashier!

Arvada: Flicks on the Square
http://oldetownarvada.org/signature-events.php
Starts at dusk

August 6th: The Great Outdoors
August 13th: Back to the Future
August 20th: Rebel Without a Cause
August 27th: Ratatouille

Centennial Night at the Movies
July 9th and 16th, 6:30 p.m.
http://www.centennialcolorado.com/index.aspx?NID=442
Movies to be determined

Friday, July 9, 2010
Trails Recreation Center
16799 E. Lake Ave.

Friday, July 16, 2010
deKovend Park
6301 University Blvd.

Denver: Movies in the Parks
http://www.denvergov.org/parksandrecreation/Home/NewsReleases/tabid/435937/newsid488211/4008/Enjoy-movie-blockbusters-in-the-parks/Default.aspx

Saturday, June 26: The Twilight Saga: New Moon, at Sloans Lake Park
Saturday, July 3: Field of Dreams, at Skyline Park
Friday, July 9: Where the Wild Things Are, at Sloans Lake Park
Friday, July 16: Goonies, at Cheesman Park
Saturday, July 17: Kung Fu Panda, at Skyline Park
Friday, July 23: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, at Crestmoor Park
Friday, July 30: Monsters vs. Aliens, at Village Place Park
Saturday, July 31: Madagascar, at Skyline Park
Saturday, August 14: Hook, at Skyline Park
Saturday, August 21: The Wizard of Oz, at Skyline Park

Stapleton: Movies Under the Stars
http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/events/Event%20Schedule/2010%20COMMUNITY%20EVENTS.pdf

Founders Green
Movies begin at dusk

Friday, July 16: Julie & Julia
Friday, July 30: The Blind Side
Friday, Aug. 13: Cloudy With Chance of Meatballs
Friday, Aug. 27: Up

Glendale: Monday Movie Madness
Infinity Park, South Cherry Street at Kentucky
http://www.infinityparkatglendale.com/events/summer-movies.php
Gates open at 7 p.m., movie begins at at 8:00

Monday, June 28: Back To The Future
Monday, July 6: Hairspray
Monday, July 26: Apollo 13
Monday, Aug. 9: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Monday, Aug. 23: Invictus
Monday, Aug. 30: Twilight

Westminster Movies in the Park
Westminster City Park
http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/256.htm
Food vendors open at 7 p.m., movies begin at dusk

Friday, June 25: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Friday, July 30: E.T.
Saturday, August 28: Monsters vs. Aliens

Regal Family Film Festival
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00am
Regal theater locations throughout the state
http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=CO
Free tickets available at select theatres’ box office on the day of the show.
First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity.
Check website for locations and movies

These next movie series’ aren’t free, but they’re danged reasonable compared to the regular ticket prices as your average neighborhood metroplex!

Denver/Northfield: Harkins Kid Summer Movie Program
Mon-Fri at 9:45 am May 31 to August 6
http://www.harkinstheatres.com/summerMovieFun.aspx
10 movies for $5!!
Check website for dates and movies

Finally, of course, who could forget “Film on the Rocks?” It’s isn’t particularly cheap, but really, what could be better?

Morrison: Film on the Rocks
Tickets $10-$12, purchase in advance at the web site, shows often sell out
http://www.redrocksonline.com/PUREENTERTAINMENT/FilmOnTheRocks.aspx
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Arrive early & check out the Band beginning on the Main Stage at 7:00 p.m.
Movie starts at dusk (approx. 9:00 p.m.)

June 22, Speed
Band: Epilogues / Alpha Rev
Ship Rock Grille dinner special: Half off all appetizers!

June 30, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Band: Zach Heckendorf / Ian Cooke

July 6, Raising Arizona
Band: Danielle Ate The Sandwich / Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

July 13, Superbad
Bands: Kevin Mileski/John Common

July 19, Monty Python & The Holy Grail
Band: Jonny Barber & The Rhythm Razors

July 27, Clueless
Band: Bop Skizzum

August 3, The Lost Boys
Band: Snake Rattle Rattle Snake

August 11, Across the Universe
Band: Something Underground / Beatles Review

As always, anything could be subject to change, so check the web site before you go. And check with me — I might just see you there!!