A while ago I mentioned a couple of free summer film series in D.C., and there is another one underway at the National Building Museum as part of its 25th anniversary. Dedicated to “the relationship between architecture and film,” the series is called Reel Architecture and runs Wednesday nights through Aug. 24:
Doors will open at 7:15 pm; films will begin at 8:15 pm. Live local bands will perform from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Seating is first-come first-served, with only a small number of chairs available, so bring your blankets and pillows and spread out on the carpeted floor of the Great Hall! Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Sounds like fun. The National Building Museum, appropriately enough, is a beautiful architectural venue in its own right and would be a great place to hang out and watch a movie. More details, including the schedule of bands and films, are available at their website.
Aside: Another free and more extensive film program worth noting is the one at the National Gallery of Art, which runs all year and shows mostly historical and documentary films.