Movie Night at The Yard

Join us for an outdoor showing of the movie Dreamgirls!

Date

Friday, September 12


Time

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm


Location

The Yard on Coltrane Street

1515 and 1517 North 33rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19121


Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Strawberry Mansion CDC for a starry night at The Yard on John Coltrane Street where we’ll be playing the hit movie, Dreamgirls. Bring a blanket, gather your friends and family, and enjoy this free fall movie screening.

Attendees are encouraged to bring the movie to life by wearing their best shining/sparkling outfits or dressing as their favorite superstar/singer as we dream big in Strawberry Mansion!

Located behind the famous John Coltrane House in Strawberry Mansion, The Yard is a new outdoor public space managed by the Strawberry Mansion CDC at the neighborhood edge of East Fairmount Park.

This programming is supported by Reimagining the Civic Commons, a collaboration of The JPB Foundation, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, and local partners.

TICKETS: FREE! Please RSVP.


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

  • Movies will take place at The Yard on Coltrane Street, located at 1515 and 1517 N. 33rd Street in Strawberry Mansion.
  • Cinyaes Soulfood will be there serving tasty food for purchase.
  • Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs. There are a limited number of chairs available at The Yard.
  • Smith Memorial Playground and The Discovery Center will be on-site, providing some pre-movie activities for kids from 7-7:30 PM. The movie will start at 7:30 PM. Come for one or both!
  • There will be a bathroom (porta-potty) available nearby.
  • Minors should be accompanied by an adult.
  • Bring water and bug spray.


PARKING:
Street parking is available in the neighborhood, and there is additional parking at the Strawberry Green Driving Range and the Discovery Center across 33rd St . As always, never leave valuables in your car!


QUESTIONS? Please reach out to programs@myphillypark.org

Enjoy our programs? Play it forward for Philly parks! Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Fair Play Campaign is creating healthy park infrastructure, expanding people-centered programs, and preparing our organization for the future. Learn more and get involved at fairplayphilly.org