DowntownDC Summer Flicks – CAN I KICK IT? 2023

The DowntownDC Summer Flicks – CAN I KICK IT? movie series is back for its sixth season at Franklin Park! This free event series begins June 1 and will run every Thursday evening through July 13. Join us for action-packed films, live DJs, and more.

Seating starts at 7:30 p.m., when guests can enjoy music by an impressive lineup of special guest DJs. All movies are mixed with a LIVE music soundtrack of Hip Hop & Soul by Shaolin Jazz's own DJ 2-Tone Jones.

Movies start at sunset. Attendees can expect free swag items while supplies last, fun movie trivia with prizes, and so much more! Moviegoers can also enjoy 20% off from Pow Pow using code "canikickit" for online and in store orders (ordering ahead is strongly encouraged).

DowntownDC Summer Flicks – 2023 CAN I KICK IT? Movie Schedule

*Family nights when guests can enjoy additional child-focused activities.

June 1 – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)

Guest DJ: DJ Biggs

June 8 – Mission: Impossible (PG-13)

Guest DJ: Donwill

June 15 – The Goonies (PG)*

Guest DJ: Bo

June 22 – The Hunger Games (PG-13)

Guest DJ: Miss H.E.R.

June 29 – Everything Everywhere All At Once (R)

Guest DJ: DJ B-Sharp

July 6 – Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (PG-13)*

Guest DJ: DJ Oso Fresh

July 13 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (PG-13)

Gest DJ: P.U.D.G.E

English subtitles provided for all screenings. R-rated movies may contain violence, grisly images, language, some nudity, and sexuality.

Attendees can check out nearby restaurants such as Pow Pow (1250 I St NW; 9:00 p.m.), Arepa Zone (1121 14th Street; open until 9:00 p.m.), Bozelli’s (1025 Vermont Avenue; 9:00 p.m.), Grill Kabob (1400 K Street; 11:00 p.m.), (Chipotle (1010 Vermont Avenue; 10:00 p.m.), Domino’s Pizza (1300 L Street; midnight), Five Guys (1400 I Street; 10:00 p.m.), Jimmy John’s (1101 14th Street; 9:00 p.m.), Joe & the Juice (1500 K Street; 8:00 p.m.), Peach Cobbler Factory (1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 11th Street side; 10:00 p.m.), Potbelly (1050 K Street; 7:00 p.m.), Sakina Halal Grill (1108 K Street; 9:00 pm.), and Subway (1444 I Street; 7:00 p.m.; 1015 15th Street; 9:00 p.m.).

Things to consider and recommendations:

• The DowntownDC Summer Flicks – CAN I KICK IT? movie series is intended for all ages.
• Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets.
• If you require special accommodations, please contact Remi Wallace at remi@downtowndc.org 72 hours before the scheduled event.
• Alcohol, smoking, and vaping are NOT permitted in Franklin Park.
• Bike riding within Franklin Park is not permitted. Please walk your bicycle while you are within the park's boundaries.

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