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First Friday Movie Night: “West Side Story” + Kid-Friendly Film Shorts

Published: August 23, 2023; Author: Julia Sonrisa

 September 1, 2023    07:30 PM-10:30 PM EDT
First Friday Movie Night: “West Side Story” + Kid-Friendly Film Shorts

We end the summer and First Friday Movie Nights on 100th Street & Lexington Avenue with a screening of “West Side Story” (2021) at the Open Streets at Restaurant Row.

First Friday Movie Night starts at 7:30 p.m. with Corine’s Famous Bingo, featuring prizes from Restaurant Row businesses, plus a preview of kid-friendly film shorts from the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival. Shorts for this screening include “Dak’ Toká Taíno,” “Ve-Gigante” and “Chupahuahua.”

The full feature starts at approximately 8 p.m. with the setting of the sun.

Chairs are first-come, first-served — so come early and/or bring your picnic blanket or lawn chair!

First Friday Movie Nights are co-hosted by Uptown Grand Central in partnership with ImageNation and the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival as part of the Open Streets at East Harlem’s Restaurant Row.

Make sure to grab dinner before or after the film from nearby Restaurant Row businesses including Au Jus Oklahoma BBQ (Barbecue), Bar Goyana (Brazilian), Burritos y Mas (Tex Mex), Chu Ros Thai (Thai), Effy’s Kitchen (Mediterranean / Bistro), El Tepeyac Taqueria (Mexican), Frenchy Coffee (French Café), Healthy Frenchy (Smoothies), Lexington Pizza Parlour & Harlem Baking Co. (Italian), MY NY Bakery (Café), Naughty Crab (Seafood) and Plue Thai Kitchen (Thai).

Then pick up dessert from Mojo Desserts (Mousse), Lloyd’s Carrot Cake (Carrot Cake), and Sugar Hill Creamery (Ice Cream), plus something to sip from RWM Selections (Wine).

Location: East 100th Street & Lexington Avenue

Time: 7:30 — 10:30 pm EDT

Free!

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