WHAT: Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the magic of the movies under the stars at the 19th annual Central Park Conservancy Film Festival, a beloved summer tradition. Sponsored by EY, the 2019 Film Festival features a sci-fi classic, a beloved romantic comedy, and an acclaimed superhero movie. Films are free of charge; no tickets are required.
WHEN: Gates open at 6:30 pm; films begin at dusk. (Event is subject to cancellation due to weather.)
This year’s festival features an eclectic collection of films:
Monday, August 12: Much Ado About Nothing
Special screening presented by The Public Theater
Tuesday, August 13: FLY
(Rain date for Fly will be August 14 in lieu of OceanXplorers)
(TV-MA)
Wednesday, August 14: OceanXplorers
(Fly will play on August 14 if canceled the previous night.)
(TV-PG)
Thursday, August 15: The Devil’s Climb
(If Fly is screened on Wednesday, an episode of OceanXplorers will be shown ahead of The Devils Climb.)
(TV-14)
Friday, August 16: Billy and Molly: An Otter Love Story
(TV-G)
- Gates open at 6:30 pm
- Pre-show programming from 6:30 pm until film starts at dusk
- Event is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather
?ABOUT THE CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY
The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization
that manages Central Park and is responsible for raising the Park’s
annual operating budget. The Conservancy’s staff of more than 300 is
responsible for all aspects of the Park’s stewardship, from day-to-day
maintenance and operations to continued restoration and rebuilding
projects. Additionally, the Conservancy operates the Park’s visitor
centers, provides public programs, and serves as a resource for other
NYC parks and for public-private partnerships around the world. For more
information, please visit CENTRALPARKNYC.ORG. Follow the Central Park
Conservancy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @centralparknyc.org.
