Georgetown Sunset Cinema: 'The Sandlot' Plays July 16

GEORGETOWN, DC — What's better than catching a movie in Georgetown during the summer time? Grabbing a picnic blanket and watching a childhood classic — like "The Sandlot" — under the stars.

And that's exactly what you can do on Tuesday, July 16, thanks to Georgetown Sunset Cinema.

Every Tuesday night until Aug. 6, movie goers can catch a film at the Georgetown Waterfront Park and enjoy panoramic sunset views of the Potomac River and Key Bridge.

Watching this week's movie, "The Sandlot," is a cinematic rite of passage. So, whether you're looking to revisit this childhood classic or introduce it to your kids, this feature film is a good one to catch.

For those who aren't familiar with the movie — or just need a quick refresher — "The Sandlot" (1993) tells a story of young baseball fans during the summer of 1962. Fifth grader Scotty Smalls moves to San Fernando Valley and wants to play baseball. A baseball prodigy takes Smalls under his wing and introduces him to group of boys who play ball in a local sandlot. Together, the kids go on lots of funny adventures, but are in a pickle when the ball Smalls' borrows from his stepfather goes over a fence.

The movie starts at sunset (around 8:30-8:45 p.m.). However, it's probably a good idea to arrive early and get a good spot on the lawn. You can RSVP for all feature films at Georgetown Sunset Cinema here. You can also learn more about this summer's movie line-up here.

The schedule of movies is posted below:

• July 16 – Sandlot
• July 23 – Little Miss Sunshine
• July 30 – The Parent Trap (1998 version)
• August 6 – Eat Pray Love

Food & Snacks

Here are some places you can grab a bite to eat, according to the Georgetown Business Improvement District.

K/WATER STREET

• Visit Fiola Mare (3050 K St) for pre-movie, 4 - 7 p.m., or post-movie happy hour, 9 p.m. - close, with delicious specials on cocktails, wine, and food.

• At Mr. Smith's of Georgetown (3205 K St) from 4 - 7 p.m. enjoy happy hour with reduced prices on select appetizers plus select beer, rail drinks, wine and house sangrias, margaritas and house martinis. 20% discount on dinner entrees at regular prices with mention of Sunset Cinema, 5 p.m. - close. From 7 p.m. - close enjoy $5 Bourbon Night on Redemption Rye, Johnny Walker Red, Jack Daniels, Evan Williams Black, Jim Beam, Johnny Walker Rye, Jameson and Seagrams 7.

• From 6:30 - 8 p.m. enjoy 15% off to-go burgers, salads and wings at Nick's Riverside Grill (3050 K St).

• At Susheria (3101 K St) enjoy 20% off pre-movie specials with mention of Nikkei.

• Take advantage of all day Taco Tuesday at Tony & Joe's Seafood Place (3000 K St), 2 tacos and a margarita for $17, at the bars only.

GRACE STEET

• Just a three-minute walk from Georgetown Waterfront Park, grab a salad at Sweetgreen (open until 10 p.m,), sandwich at SUNdeVICH (open until 8 p.m.), acai bowl at South Block (open until 7 p.m.), or tacos at Chaia (open until 9 p.m.) and make it a picnic-perfect night.
• Have a pre-movie happy hour at Chaia Tacos (3207 Grace St) and enjoy 50% off wine and beer.

ADDITIONAL PROMOTIONS

• Mention Sunset Cinema at America Eats Tavern (3139 M St NW) for a complementary order of Southern Hush Puppies with Honey Butter with your meal.
• Beginning July 16, enjoy vacation-themed cocktail specials at Bar à Vin (1035 31st St) on Tuesdays.
• Take 20% discount from your total purchase at Café Tu O Tu (2816 Pennsylvania Ave) with mention of Sunset Cinema.
• Hit happy hour before the movies at Dyllan's Raw Bar Grill (1054 31st St) featuring $5 beers, $8 wines, and $7 cocktails. Get a Dyllan's Picnic for 2 To-go for $50. Each basket includes a choice sushi roll (tuna mango, spicy salmon, Maryland crab roll or veggie roll), hanger steak crostini, cheese and crackers, fruit skewers, homemade mixed nuts, house-made potato chips and a cold bottle of Panna or San Pelligrino Water. Add additional people for $25. Call ahead +1 202 470 6606, pre-pay and pick up! Plus, late night happy hour every Tuesday 9 p.m. - close featuring $5 beers, $8 wines and $7 cocktails plus late night food specials.
• Looking for a pre-cinema cocktail? The Graham Georgetown Rooftop (1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW) is offering a $14 themed cocktail to pair with each film, available each Tuesday of Sunset Cinema.
  • July 16: "You're killin' me, Smalls" with Angostura, orange, Lillet, and gin
  • July 23: "I'm so glad you're here" with firewater, lime, grapefruit, maraschino liquor, and mescal
  • July 30: "I have a brilliant beyond brilliant idea!" with orange bitter, Domaine de Canton, and Johnnie Walker Black
  • August 6: "You're wishin' too much, baby" with cranberry juice, orange juice, peach schnapps, and grapefruit vodka

• Il Canale (1065 31st St NW) is offering half-priced pre-drinks at their bar, plus 15% off wood-fired, organic Neapolitan pizzas for takeaway. To redeem your offer, post a message or story on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter tagging il Canale (@ilCanale) and mention Georgetown Sunset Cinema with hashtag #GeorgetownSunsetCinema.
• Takeaway a large, 1-topping pizza from Manny and Olga's Pizza (1641 Wisconsin Ave) for $7.99.