courtesy News & Observer archives
by Sasha Schroeder
Get outside this summer, but beat the heat and head to an outdoor movie in the evening. Check out new releases or revisit old classics with the countless opportunities to catch a flick outdoors this month—they’re being shown right in your backyard, from the North Carolina Museum of Art to the Koka Booth Amphitheatre.
MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT AT KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE
A family-friendly favorite, the WakeMed Movies by Moonlight Series is returning this summer to Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre. Adult tickets are $5, and kids 12 and under get in for free. A portion of the proceeds from the series benefit the WakeMed Children’s Hospital.
June 14
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
June 21
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
June 28
Ralph Breaks the Internet
NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER FILM SERIES
The North Carolina Museum of Art’s cherished outdoor summer films have been a Raleigh tradition for over 20 years. From Oscar winners to classics to family favorites, the NCMA has it all. This month, be sure to attend the NCMA’s special movie party for Bohemian Rhapsody. Tickets are $8 for museum members and $10 for nonmembers; children 6 and under get in for free.
June 7
Battle of the Rom-Coms Winner
June 8
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
June 28
Dr. Strangelove Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
June 29
Movie Party with Bohemian Rhapsody
Come early to sing the Queen anthem “Bohemian Rhapsody” with PopUp Chorus, which will be accompanied by a four-piece band. Everyone is welcome to sing and partake in the rock royalty activities.
GARNER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BACK LAWN SERIES
Catch some classics for free this summer in downtown Garner with food trucks and craft beer.
June 6
JAWS
June 20
Jurassic Park
