It’s not too late for summer movies! In fact, there are some interesting movie events coming up in the Phoenix/Tempe area this week that I thought I’d share.

Since the current temperature outside is officially hothothot, 2 out of 3 are indoors – the other one includes snow imported to cool things down. More of the traditional “movies in the park” nights around here happen in the spring, so I’ve listed those, as well.

Screenings Starting This Week

1. Heist film series at FilmBar

Today through 9/3

• Series includes True Romance, The Italian Job, The Usual Suspects
• FilmBar also features a monthly Arizona Filmmaker Showcase (next one: 9/5) and wine tastings the 3rd Friday of every month.
• Light rail stop: Roosevelt/Central
• FilmBar and CityScape (see #2) are each about .5 mile from Civic Space Park and its suspended sculpture, Her Secret is Patience.

2. Grease at CityScape

8/20 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Movie at 7:40 p.m.)

• Part of Cool Summer Nights at CityScape, the event will also include shaved ice, a snow slide, and misters.
• Dress as your favorite Grease character.
• Light rail stop: Washington/Central
• You’ll be super close to the downtown Phoenix location of Cartel Coffee – but it closes at 4pm.

3. The Last Starfighter at Pollack Tempe Cinemas

8/22 9:30pm

• Cult Classics hosts a monthly screening of classic films year-round with giveaways and commemorative merch.
• Each screening is announced the month before.
• VIP ticket packages that include prints, t-shirts, etc. are also available.

Spring events

Phoenix Film Festival (April 7-14, 2016)

Movies in the park (approximate dates based on past year):

• Biltmore Fashion Park (March-April)
• Kiwanis Park (May)

What kind of movie events do you enjoy (in Phoenix or elsewhere)?