Do you like watching movies, but always wish that your butt hurt more? Well has summertime got the chilly, overrated evening activity for you!!! No, I kid. Outdoor movies are fun. Once. When you're fourteen and it's the first "cool" thing you're allowed to do outside the house without your parents. NO, I KID. OUTDOOR MOVIES ARE GREAT. Have fun! My leg is asleep!

Ten million outdoor movie options for you after the jump...

Three Dollar Bill's Rock & Roll Fantasy Free Outdoor Movie Series
Movies will begin at sunset (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Arrive early with your picnic basket and enjoy music with 12HR NOTICE DJs and the Shopping Cart Soundsystem before the film.

July 29
XANADU — An unlikely creative team (the legendary Gene Kelly and THE WARRIORS’ Michael Beck) enlists magical help from a muse (Olivia Newton-John) to make their dream of opening a nightclub come alive — in a place where nobody dares to go. (1980, 93 min.)

August 5
LABYRINTH — To rescue her baby brother Toby from the clutches of Jareth, the Goblin King (David Bowie), a daydreaming girl (Jennifer Connelly) must navigate her way through a maze loaded with Jim Henson’s magical puppet creations and captivating musical moments. Will Toby really become a goblin? (1986, 101 min.)

August 12
THE APPLE — Set in an ultra-campy future world, this mind-blowing LOL rock opera follows a naive singing duo struggling to save themselves (and the world!) from the evil plans of Mr. Boogalow, a powerful music mogul. (1980, 86 min.)

August 27
FOOTLOOSE — In an uptight town where rock music and dancing are against all of the rules, newcomer Kevin Bacon shakes things up by fighting for his right to get down and cut loose. (1984, 107 min.)

South Lake Union Cinema on the Lawn
[Here's a column I wrote about this in 2008.]

Films begin 30 minutes after dusk (approximately 9:00-9:30 PM).
Doors open at 5:30 with the beer garden featuring Pyramid Breweries and food by: Brave Horse Tavern and Whole Foods Market.
Admission is FREE.
Northwest corner of Denny Way and Westlake Ave. N outside the South Lake Union Discovery Center.

EASY A
July 15

KICK-ASS
July 29

SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD
August 12

Seattle Asian Art Museum’s Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas presents:
BOLLYWOOD PANORAMA OUTDOOR FILM SERIES
Volunteer Park Amphitheatre

July 15: 9:30pm Black (director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, 2005, 123 mins) Black portrays a blind and deaf girl (Rani Mukherji),and her relationship with her teacher(Amitabh Bachchan). Winner of the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. Free.

July 22: 9:30pm Taal (“Music,” director Subhash Ghai, 1991, 181 mins) This story of love made complicated by the couple’s families revolves around a young singer and dancer (Aishwarya Rai). With an outstanding popular soundtrack, Taal was the first Indian film to reach Variety’s Top 20 in the U.S. Free.

July 29: 9:30pm Chandni Bar (director Madhur Bhandarkar, 2001, 150 mins) Tabu stars as a displaced village woman forced to become a dancer in a Bombay bar. Free.

Aug. 5: 9:30pm The Namesake (director Mira Nair, 2007, 122 mins) The son of Indian immigrants (Kal Penn) struggles with his parents (Tabu and Irffan Khan) and his own identity. Free.

Redhook Monlight Cimena Series [SIC!!!!!!!]
Summer Series Features 80’s Inspired Films to Celebrate Redhook Turning 30
Redhook Brewery in Woodinville
Gates open at 6 p.m. and movies will begin at dusk. The movies are projected onto a 55-foot inflatable screen — the largest in the Pacific Northwest. Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Admission is $5 and BBQ food and cold, tasty Redhook beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Thursday, Jul. 21 — Revenge of the Nerds, 21 and over

Thursday, Jul. 28 — Predator, All-ages

Thursday, Aug. 4 — Stripes, All-ages

Thursday, Aug. 11 — The Fighter, 21 and over

Thursday, Aug. 18 — The Blues Brothers, All-ages

Outdoor Movies at Magnuson Park
Pre-movie seating for all events is $5 and includes entry into trivia contests and all interactive activities. Movies show at dusk. This is a bring-your-own-seating event, lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. Popcorn and other food options will be available.

July 21: School of Rock

July 28: How to Train Your Dragon

Aug. 4 Top Gun

Aug. 11 Ghostbusters

Aug. 18 Beauty and the Beast

Aug. 25 Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl

Fremont Outdoor Movies

Twilight
Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 9:00pm

Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle
Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 9:00pm

Princess Bride — SOLID GROUND FUNDRAISER
Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 8:30pm

Clockwork Orange — 40th Anniversary Tribute
Friday, August 05, 2011 at 9pm
At SPECIAL FRIDAY SCREENING

Pulp Fiction
Saturday, August 06, 2011 at 9:00pm

TRON-A-THON — Tron (1982)
Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 8:30pm

The Dude Fest: LUMANA FUNDRAISER
Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 7pm

West Seattle Outdoor Movies

* Saturday, July 16th Ferris Bueller's Day Off
* Saturday, July 23rd Pee Wee's Big Adventure
* Saturday, July 30th Airplane
* Saturday, August 6th Despicable Me
* Saturday, August 13th Jurassic Park
* Saturday, August 20th Toy Story 3