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First Friday Flicks at the Fountain: Parkside Community Movie Nights

Join us for our free summer and fall movie night series!

Date

Friday, September 1, 2023


Time

7:30pm - 10:00pm


Location

John Welsh Memorial Fountain
Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA 19104


Grab a blanket, meet up with friends and family, and join us for an evening under the stars at our Parkside community movie nights! With movies ranging from heartfelt animations to action-adventures to Marvel Studio favorites, there’s sure to be something for the whole family (schedule below). Movies will take place at the John Welsh Memorial Fountain across the street from the Please Touch Museum.

We’ll start the night with a short musical performance (30 mins) related to the movie and A Different Vibe food truck will be on hand each night, serving up tasty fare.

Website will continue to be updated with names of food trucks and activity partners so please continue to check back.

MOVIE & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Friday, August 4: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)

  • 8:00-8:30 pm: Drumming performance
  • 8:30-11:00 pm: Film screening


Friday, September 1:
Soul (PG)

  • 7:30-8:00 pm: Jazz performance
  • 8:00-10:00 pm: Film screening


Friday, October 6:
The Woman King (PG-13)

  • 6:30-7:00 pm: Performance
  • 7:00-9:30 pm: Film screening


TICKETS:
FREE! Please RSVP.


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

  • Movies will take place at the John Welsh Memorial Fountain, across the street from the Please Touch Museum. 
  • There will be bathrooms (porta-potties) available nearby. 
  • There will be food trucks at each event, accepting both cash and card.
  • Minors should be accompanied by an adult.
  • Feel free to bring your own food and drink.
  • Bring water and bug spray.


PARKING:
There is plenty of free parking is available. As always, NEVER leave valuables in your car!


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