Summer is just around the corner, and more and more people are antsy for outdoor activities.Sad to say, Washington D.C.’s beloved Screen on the Green will not be available this summer, but for couples looking for an outdoor date night at the movies, I have found an excellent replacement!
Every Monday, beginning May 4th (yes movies have already started showing); you can head to Crystal City at sundown for a public showing of a multitude of superhero themed movies. Located at 18th and Bell Street, across from Arena Stage and the Crystal City Metro Station, the outdoor film festival holds no admission fees, and after 4:00pm parking is free of charge. The location is also metro accessible via the blue and yellow lines.
For a sweet treat before the show, head to Cold Stone Creamery at 2501 Crystal Drive. All movie viewers are welcome to bring their own food for a picnic on the grass, so make sure you snag your spot before the movie starts!

2009 Movie Schedule
May 4 - Spider Man (2002)
May 11 - Spider Man 2 (2004)
May 18 - Spider Man 3 (2007)
May 25 - The Hulk (2003)
June 1 - Hulk 2: The Incredible Hulk (2008)
June 8 - Superman: The Superman Movie (1978)
June 15 - Superman 2 (1980)
June 22 - Superman 3: Superman vs. Superman (1983)
June 29 - Superman 4: The Quest for Peace (1987)
July 6 - Superman 5: Superman Returns (2006)
July 13 - X-Men (2000)
July 20 - X2 (2003)
July 27 - X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
Aug 3 - Fantastic Four (2005)
Aug 10 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
Aug 17 - Batman (1989)
Aug 24 - Batman Returns (1992)
Aug 31 - Batman Forever (1995)
Sept 7 - Batman & Robin (1997)
Sept 14 - Batman Begins (2005)
Sept 21 - Batman: The Dark Knight (2008)