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Attention Red Hookers! *Tomorrow* in lieu of our traditional Barnacle Parade there will be a socially distant climate rally and march to draw attention to the ongoing issues of environmental injustice we are still contending with. Spread the word!

Red Hookers and Flicks fans, our friendly neighborhood Barnacles are gearing up for this year’s parade and fundraiser. This time out they are raising money for the Bahamas. If you’re interested in donating to the raffle, details below. The parade, as always, will be on 10/29 to mark the anniversary of Sandy. Come march, dance, eat, drink and help us pay it forward to another community in need.

Come salute the waning days of summer tonight at the pier! We'll be screening BOYS N THE HOOD at 8:30 PM.

This Tuesday, John Singleton's masterpiece . . .

The weather is looking pretty turbulent for tomorrow but that won't stop us from screening THE DARK CRYSTAL. We'll be on rain (at Rocky Sullivan's) or shine (Valentino Pier) at 8:30 P.M. redhookflicks.com/rain/

Ain't no rain gonna ruin our game.

This Tuesday at the pier, Jim Henson's fantasy classic!

The forecast for tonight looks great and we're on for Valentino! See you at the pier for live music from the Brooklyn Corn Dodgers, gelato and sorbetto from Dolce Brooklyn, and REAL GENIUS at 8:30.

Today's passing showers shouldn't keep us from enjoying REAL GENIUS tonight at the pier, but check back here or at our website (redhookflicks.com) for confirmation later today.

Come goof off with us tomorrow night at the pier for REAL GENIUS!

"There was what, no one at the mutant hamster races, we only had one entry into the Madame Curie look-alike contest and he was disqualified later. Why do I bother?" REAL GENIUS, this tuesday at the pier!

Tonight at the pier!

Breaking news for tonight's screening...

A little preview of tomorrow night's special musical guest. Join us rain (Rocky Sullivan’s) or shine (Valentino Pier) for HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS. redhookflicks.com

This Tuesday, rain or shine!

You might be thinking about lunch, but we're already dreaming about dinner tonight with Fort Defiance. They'll be serving up BLTs, potato salad, and Cracker Jacks, natch, for tonight's screening of MAJOR LEAGUE. So run, don't walk to Valentino Pier. 8:30 PM.

Did you know that when Charlie Sheen was a pitcher in high school, he was offered a baseball scholarship to the University of Kansas? That's why his fastball in MAJOR LEAGUE looks so good. Check it out tomorrow at the pier. https://redhookflicks.com/20//14/major-league-coming-7-16/

This Tuesday at the pier, possibly the funniest sports movies of all time.

Wondering what's for dinner at tonight's screening of TOP GUN? Our friend and sponsor, Hometown Bar-B-Que, will be serving up brisket sausage sandwiches, veggie banh mi, and more! https://redhookflicks.com/2019/07/07/top-gun-coming-7-9/

Are you a local Red Hook business? Then you might be interested in this new business association being formed by some of our sponsors. Meeting tomorrow!

For those of you following the fight over Lidgerwood and the impact on Valentino Pier, the community meeting with UPS is tonight at 6. If you want to ensure the future of the park and programming like Red Hook Flicks, come make your voice heard. Then join us at the pier afterward for our opening night screening of TOP GUN at 8:30.

Has binge-watching Stranger Things 3 given you a hankering for the eighties you can't shake? Well join us at the pier this summer for a full-on eighties cinema love fest, starting this tuesday with TOP GUN!

We're baaaaaack!

***UPDATE ON LIDGERWOOD*** This just in from Nydia Velazquez's office: "THERE WON’T BE A FRIDAY MEETING BECAUSE OF POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS... The community meeting is being postponed because of a very positive development. In a nutshell: UPS's chief engineer ordered a new engineering analysis this morning, informed by community desires to preserve a portion of the south façade of the Lidgerwood building. While the analysis is taking place, no additional demolition of that portion of the Coffey Street façade side will take place, though demolition will continue on other parts of the site. UPS is also creating a dedicated email: [email protected] (will be active tomorrow) for community input for ideas that might help with the new engineering analysis and design . In fact, UPS has already gotten very helpful ideas and suggestions from 9 people in the community and they want an organized way of collecting additional input, hence the specific email address. They also want to be sure to get people’s phone numbers for quick communication and idea exchanges as they work through doing the new engineering analysis and developing the site plan. As soon as UPS has something ready to share we will schedule a community meeting with them. This seems fair as the meeting and new email account, set up specifically to collect input, will help to frame the new engineering analysis." This is good news--for now. We will post updates on the fate of Lidgerwood here and at redhookflicks.com in between our usual summer programming news.

We know you all are eagerly awaiting news of this summer's schedule, and we can't wait to share it with you. But first, an important public service announcement that effects not just the series, but Valentino Park as a whole.

SOS - Save Our Summer! Rising costs have once again put the Red Hook Flicks free outdoor film series in jeopardy... can you help? For twelve summers, Red Hook Flicks has been a chance for the entire Red Hook community to spend time together enjoying the beauty and creativity that make our neighborhood special. That's 96 blockbusters, family favorites, and cult classics on the big screen over the years, and 96 chances to grab a prix fixe picnic from a Red Hook restaurant while... you waited and watched the sun set. You already know if you've ever been - it's magic, what goes on those Tuesday nights. Our committee is made up entirely of volunteer Red Hook residents, and our costs are covered entirely by donations from local businesses. This series is and always has been by the community, for the community, 100% free for all to attend and enjoy. This year, though, we're struggling, and we're worried we might not make it. So we're asking you, the community, to help keep us going. Our costs have spiked for the third time in nearly as many years. Our return sponsors have generously increased their donations but we are still falling short in our pre-season fundraising. So for the first time ever, this year we’re offering individuals the opportunity to be sponsors. Sponsorship is a $475 tax deductible donation. Your name will appear on our promotional materials and social media blasts, showing love to you and all our local supporters. So whether you own a business and we've not yet been in touch, or you're an individual with an album / podcast / book to promote, or a Red Hooker who wants to keep the magic alive ... we need you! It takes 3 sponsors to cover the cost of each night's licensing and equipment! At this time we are seeking 8 new sponsors. If you can't support financially but have some time or talent to give, we definitely need additional volunteer committee members, too! Spread the word! Interested? DM us to field questions or get involved. There's not many things like this left in NYC. Then again, there's nowhere in the world like Red Hook

Our friends over at the Barnacle Parade say there are still raffle tickets to be had for their hurricane relief fundraiser. The prizes are pretty amazing (lift tickets, hand made chef's knives, backstage tickets to see David Cross). Check it out below! Drawing this Sunday at Rocky Sullivan's.

Tomorrow! 6th Annual Barnacle Parade4:30! Begins and ends at Pioneer Street! Proceeds go to hurricane relief in Florida and South Carolina!

Red Hookers and Friends of Red Hook, the 6th Annual Barnacle Parade is Monday 10/29 at 4:30 PM departing from Pioneer and Van Brunt. Come on down, do a little dance, eat a little grub, buy a t-shirt and help us celebrate the resiliancy of this amazing community in the wake of Sandy, while raising money for hurricane victims in North Carolina and Florida.

There’s a cool breeze down at the pier tonight. Come join us as we close out the season with DR. STRANGELOVE! Dinner by Pizza Moto. Pies by Key Lime Steve. Wet Whistle will be passing out discount coupons for their shop. Don’t miss it!

Pizza Moto is our food sponsor for tonight's screening of Dr. Strangelove! Wood-fired slices of pepperoni and margherita pizza, $4/each. Come celebrate (mourn?) the end of summer at the final movie of the season! Movie starts at 8:30pm.

Tonight at the pier, our final film and arguably Stanley Kubrick's finest: DR. STRANGELOVE! Come laugh-cry your way through a movie that barely feels like satire anymore.

This tuesday, come see the film that Roger Ebert called, "arguably the best political satire of the century."

Did you lose your keys at tonight’s screening of COCO? Because we might have found them. Message us.Did you lose your keys at tonight’s screening of COCO? Because we might have found them. Message us.

Weather is looking great. See you at the pier for COCO!Weather is looking great. See you at the pier for COCO!

It might be lunchtime but we're already daydreaming about dinner tonight from Brooklyn Ice House. They'll be serving up their classic pulled pork sandwiches ($6) and mac and cheese ($5) at this evening's screening of COCO. The movie is rain (Rocky Sullivan's) or shine (Valentino Pier) so check our socials or at our site (redhookflicks.com) for details as we keep an eye on the forecast. We'll make the call by 6 PM.

Tommorrow night--rain (@#$%&@!) or shine--COCO!

Tuesday 8/21 Señoras y señores join us for Coco! This family movie was a hit in theaters, grossing over $800 million worldwide. Its sensitive portrayal of Mexican culture and rich language earned Coco great accolades by critics and moviegoers alike. Set against the backdrop of a small town in Mexico during the Day of the Dead celebrations, we follow young Miguel struggling to make sense of his family’s generations-old ban on music. His own talent and passion for old rancheras... sung by his idol, the late Hector De La Cruz, incite a yearning to break with his family’s tradition. In the process he pays tribute to the rich musical heritage of his country and the mythology behind the Day of the Dead when he crosses over to the Land of the Dead. Stunning visuals and catchy songs add to this magical world. Coco is brought to you by our local sponsors Pioneer Works, Ice House, Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies and Erie Basin. Ice House will be serving up some tasty grub of pulled pork sandwiches ($6), mac and cheese ($5), and flavored seltzer ($2). Don’t forget to save room for Steve’s singular tarts, swingles- or what heck, just get a whole pie! Check back here for weather updates or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. See you Tuesday.

Ok, people, it's pretty crummy out there. Even though the rain looks like it will stop before showtime, the ground is soaked. So SILENCE OF THE LAMBS is moving to Rocky Sullivan's. 64 Beard Street. Dinner by The Good Fork. Bad dreams by Hannibal Lecter. Screening starts at 8:30. See you at Rocky's!

If you're not having an old friend for dinner, perhaps you'd like to know what we're having at tonight's screening? Lamb meatballs (falafel also available) with fava bean puree, Red Dragon cabbage slaw, and cucumber mint yogurt, all served up in a pita ($10) courtesy of The Good Fork. If it rains you'll be able to knock that down with a nice chianti at Rocky Sullivan's, if it shines then key lime pies from Steve's all around.

SILENCE OF THE LAMBS tonight at 8:30, rain or shine! Check back here (or at our website: redhookflicks.com) for details on whether we'll be moving to Rocky Sullivan's or staying at the pier. We'll make the call by 6.

Tomorrow night: SILENCE OF THE LAMBS! The show goes on, rain or shine, thanks to the generosity of our friends over at Rocky Sullivan's so check back here tomorrow and on our website (redhookflicks.com) for updates. Dinner by The Good Fork. Special thanks to Waterfront Kitchens. And Kudos always to Pioneer Works.

"Do not touch the glass. Do not approach the glass. You pass him nothing but soft paper--no pencils or pens. No staples or paperclips in his paper. Use the sliding food carrier, no exceptions. If he attempts to pass you anything, do not accept it. Do you understand me?" This Tuesday at the pier: SILENCE OF THE LAMBS!

It might be a dark and stormy night but the show will go on: HAIRSPRAY is moving to Rocky Sullivan’s!It might be a dark and stormy night but the show will go on: HAIRSPRAY is moving to Rocky Sullivan’s!

John Waters fans, we have a treat for you tonight! Not only are we screening HAIRSPRAY but Jo Ann Harvilla aka Prudence Pingleton will be down at the pier tonight to answer all your burning questions in honor of the film's 30th Anniversary.

Don't miss Hairspray this evening after sundown at Valentino Pier! Grub by Hometown Barbque (french dip with chips and lemonade, a veggie option will also be available) and Steve's Key Lime Pie. Shout out to Pioneer Works and Sunny's Bar!

Tomorrow night, come see the film that launched Ricki Lake's career: HAIRSPRAY!

We just got word that Hometown Bar B Que is serving up Smoked French Dip with Chips ($8, chips $1) and Lemonade ($2). You can get the combo for $10 and there will be a veggie option.

Tuesday 8/7 Hairspray directed by John Waters! Here it is. The original cult classic Hairspray directed by the one and only king of camp John Waters. It’s the early 1960s all over again via 1988. Ricki Lake made her acting debut playing spunky Tracy Turnblad, who sets out to be a dancer on the local tv show, The Corny Collins Show competing against reining queen Amber for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963. From the bouffant to the beehive to dance moves like the bird and lot...s of hairspray watch, Tracy help battle segregation and racial injustice. This star studded film was the last for Divine who passed away shortly after production. Performances by Debbie Harry, Sonny Bono and Jerry Stiller add to the magic of the movie. Hairspray is brought to you by our awesome sponsors who make it all possible. This week we have Sunny’s Bar and Hometown Bar B Que who will be serving up some pit-smoked meat just for you. Check back with us for the menu. As always Steve’s Key Lime Pie will take care of your sweet tooth with their famous key lime pie. They stay open late during the film series just for us. See you tuesday!

Thanks to everyone who came out last night and made such a smashing success of ROADHOUSE. If you're wondering what else we've got in store for your this summer, check out this awesome printable calendar created by Brooklyn Based featuring every outdoor film in the Brooklyn this August--including us!

Getting a little peckish? (No--not those kind of pecks...) Wondering what's for dinner tonight on the pier? Well Rita will be there serving nachos with homemade nacho cheese (fancy!), smoked beans, black olives, radishes, pickled jalapenos and cilantro ($9). Yum! Add avocado ($2) and house-made pork carnitas ($3) at your discretion and wash it all down with a watermelon agua fresca ($3). So come on down and join us for ROADHOUSE tonight at 8:30. See you at the pier!

RoadHouse tonight at the Pier! Dinner by Rita Brooklyn, Pies by Steve's Key Lime, Mullet by Swayze! Be there or risk this guy's fate.

It's not just about the hair! Get yourself primed for tomorrow's screening with 20 fun facts we bet you didn't know about ROADHOUSE. See you at the pier--mullet optional, but highly encouraged.

In the immortal words of Patrick Swayze: Be nice--until it's time to not be nice.

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS coming to you tomorrow, rain (Rocky Sullivan's) or shine (Valentino Pier), with Pizza by Mark's and gelato and sorbetto from Dolce Brooklyn! What flavors you ask? Serious Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Strawberry Basil, and Blood Orange. Just $5 a cup!

England and France have nothing on this guy.

It's official, we're headed over to Rocky Sullivan's for tonight's screening. 64 Beard Street--see you there! https://wordpress.com/post/redhookflicks.com/2153

CREED is happening today rain or shine! We have Fort Defiance serving up their famous muffulettas ($14), along with a vegetarian option ($10) and potato salad. Steve's Key Lime will be open for dessert. A big thank you also goes out to Dry Dock Wine + Spirits. Please check our blog, twitter and instagram later today for possible rain location. See you there.

And we could not be more thrilled as well! Thanks Rocky Sullivan's for being our new rain space. Movie goers, check back here for updates. We'll make the call by 6:00 depending on how the weather develops.

Excited for CREED but worried about tomorrow's forecast? Remember, when the weather outside is frightening, we've still got you covered...

Tomorrow 7/17 come out to Valentino Pier for Creed! Fort Defiance will be serving up a fine fare. We've got you covered for dessert from Steve's Key Lime Pie wh...o stays open late just for you. Dry Dock is also sponsoring and just down the road on Van Brunt. Film begins when the sun goes down. Check out our blog for more details. www.redhookflicks.com See more

Coming to you Tuesday 7/17 CREED! Watch Rocky Balboa put Donnie in tip top shape to compete for a heavyweight title in this 2015 must-see film. Movie starts after sundown. Check out the blog for details. See y'all at the pier! https://redhookflicks.com//creed-at-valentino-pier-on-tue/

Here’s what you’re missing down at the pier and the movie hasn’t even started yet.

It’s a gorgeous night at the pier. Won’t you join us for our opening film, HAROLD AND KUMAR GO TO WHITE CASTLE? Red Hook Lobster Pound is here selling lobster rolls and hot dogs. What better way to spend a balmy summer evening?

Harold and Kumar, lobster rolls from the Pound, and authentic Key Lime pies from Steve's--what better way to open the Red Hook Flicks summer season? Come join us on the pier this Tuesday!