Enjoy one of DC’s most welcome summer events: movies under the stars. To dovetail with the Mayan’s doomsday prophesy for 2012, this year’s theme is The End of the World? and the movie series will kick off on Wednesday, May 23, 7 pm, at the Loree Grand Field. Each event starts with music, giveaways, family fun, food vendors and picnicking. The series will continue every Wednesday through August 8. For more information, please visit NoMa Movie Series.
May 30: Dr. Strangelove
June 6: Men in Black
June 13: Shaun of the Dead
June 20: Wall-E
June 27: Ghostbusters
July 4: Independence Day
July 11: Red Dawn
July 18: War Games
July 25: The Incredibles
August 1: Jurassic Park: The Lost World
August 8: Deep Impact
GET THERE:
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METRO
The Metrorail and Metrobus are both excellent ways to get around the District and the entire DC area.
The event is close to the New York Avenue Metro stop on the Red Line.
The nearest bus lines are: D1, D3, D4 and the D6. Visit www.wmata.com to plan your trip.
CIRCULATOR
At just $1 a trip, it’s hard to beat this easy way to get around town.
The closest stop is Union Station on both the Georgetown-Union Station and Union Station-Navy Yard Metro routes. Visit www.dccirculator.com for information on schedules and routes.
CAPITAL BIKESHARE
With over 1,225 bikes at over 155+ stations in the District and Arlington County (by the end of 2011), this on-demand mode of transportation is sure to get you on your way. And at just $7 for a 24-hour membership, it won’t break the bank either. There are two bike stations nearby at 1st & M Street NE and 6th & H Street NE. For more information on annual or monthly memberships, or to check out the station locations, please visit www.CapitalBikeshare.com.