Arts Institutions Outdoors

Every summer two of the City's best arts institutions - The Museum of the Moving Image and Lincoln Center- throw their patrons out of the air-conditioned facilities and into the sweltering heat. And we've found it's worth it.

Outdoor Cinema at Socrates Sculpture Park

32-01 Vernon Blvd.
(718) 956-1819
www.socratessculpturepark.org
Wednesdays, July 9 - Aug. 27 7 p.m.

Outdoor cinema at Socrates Sculpture Park.

For those of you that still remember drive-ins, the Museum of the Moving Image's outdoor film festival at Socrates Sculpture Park goes above and beyond the once cherished movie experience.

For one thing, you don't have to sit in your car and fiddle with the radio to watch feature films. Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the experience by watching a 14-by-20-foot screen, alongside close to some 2,000 other moviegoers.

In addition, the cost is free and like the heart of Queens, each Wednesday evening moviegoers will get to enjoy a vast array of performances and ethnic cuisine geared toward the particular movie's heritage. Check Socrates' Web site for a complete list of screenings.

Lincoln Center Out of Doors

Summer of Love: Celebrating The Spirit of The '60s
Aug. 7-24
www.lincolncenter.org

Lincoln Center is proud to present its 38th season of free performances of music, dance, and family events. This year, the focus will be on the music and culture of the 1960s with such artists as Pete Seeger, Patti Smith, and Regina Carter.

"Lincoln Center Out of Doors," conceived in 1970, was inspired by ideas about arts and community arising from social and cultural changes brought about in the 1960s. Special events include "60s Snapshots," in which new works commissioned by Lincoln Center from dance experimenters Gus Solomon Jr, Yoshiko Chuma, Merian Soto and Elaine Summers will be showcased. Check Lincoln Center's official Web site for a complete list of artists and events.

More Outdoor Movies Movies Under the Stars

Aug. 9, 8 p.m.-Highland Park "Shrek"
Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.-Highland Park. "Are We Done Yet"
Aug. 15, 7 p.m.-Forest Park. "Hairspray" (preceded by dance contest)

Movies Under the Bridge
Aug. 12, 19, & 26, 8 p.m.-Little Bay Park, Movies TBD