Tysons Drive-In Movies Benefit Nonprofit Second Story

TYSONS, VA — Drive-in movies are popping up as an entertainment option in the age of social distancing. In Tysons, one movie series is using the platform to raise money for local nonprofit Second Story.

Capital One Center is hosting drive-in movies on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 to Aug. 2. Movies will be shown at the McLean Metro parking lot, 1820 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, VA. Doors open at 7 p.m., and movies begin at 8:30 p.m. Food trucks will provide concessions with contactless ordering.

Movies are free, but attendees must register in advance. Instead of paying a ticket fee, a $25 donation to Second Story is suggested.

Second Story is a nonprofit assisting youth with shelter and other services. It emerged decades ago as Alternative House for teens in crisis and has expanded to provide other services. During the coronavirus pandemic, it is providing relief services and is seeking donations.

To make a donation to Second Story, follow this link.

The movie schedule is:

• July 11: How to Train Your Dragon
• July 12: Pitch Perfect
• July 17: Temple of Doom
• July 18: Men in Black
• July 19: Grease
• July 24: Jurassic Park
• July 25: Shrek
• July 26: A League of Their Own
• July 31: Bill & Ted
• Aug. 1: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
• Aug. 2: Footloose

Tysons Corner Center is also holding a drive-in movie series benefiting Second Story, but the event appears to be sold out. The Boro's movie series is also sold out.