FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER FILM SERIES COMING TO UNIVERSITY CITY’S PICTURESQUE DREXEL PARK

Monday, May 13, 2013

For Immediate Release Contact: Mark Christman, University City District, 215-243-0555 or [email protected]

(Philadelphia, PA) - Beginning Thursday, June 20, University City District (UCD) and The Awesome Fest, in collaboration with Drexel University, will present a free 8-week summer film series at Drexel Park, one of the city’s most scenic new green spaces. Films – all celebrating the 80s – will be presented on a state-of-the-art, 30-foot outdoor screen. All films begin at dusk.

6/20 REVENGE OF THE NERDS
6/27 ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING
7/11 SPACEBALLS
7/18 PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE
7/25 DIE HARD
8/1 BATMAN
8/8 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST III
8/15 THE NEVERENDING STORY

Recognized nation-wide for its unique events and innovative approach to programming, The Awesome Fest outdoor summer series has showcased over 150 Philadelphia premieres from the world's most prestigious film festivals, and has partnered with dozens of regional organizations including the Race Street Pier, the Philadelphia Film Festival and Rooftop Films (NYC).

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