The Great Lawn at The Parks at Walter Reed (photo courtesy of The Parks)

There’s an awesome lineup of family fun next weekend on Saturday the 21st at The Parks at Walter Reed. Their first outdoor film night kicks off, right after a kids music event and an amazing performance by Butcher Brown. The amphitheatre-shaped Great Lawn is large enough for plenty of socially distanced outdoor fun.

On Saturday, August 21st, children’s performer Finding Rhythm Collective kicks off the evening at 5:30pm. Come early for fun giveaways!

Butcher Brown (photo Jacob Blickenstaff)

Then, Butcher Brown performs, blending jazz with with hip hop, funk, rap, rock and soul. The group honors each musical genre and, at the same time, challenges traditional musical boundaries.

The movie Get On Up will begin at dark. This PG-13 2014 James Brown biopic follows Brown’s rise to stardom and stars Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Dan Aykroyd, Lennie James, Nelsan Ellis and Craig Robinson.

Blankets will be available if the ground isn’t too wet. This event is free, and all are welcome.

Bring your own chairs, picnics, and popcorn, and enjoy this family friendly line-up. Additional food vendors to be announced.

Saturday, August 21st:

5:30 pm: Children’s performers Finding Rhythm Collective
6 to 8 pm: Butcher Brown
8 pm: Movie event starts. Get On Up will begin at dark.

Full Lineup for Movies on the Lawn, plus the final Jazz in The Parks:

Saturday, August 21: Get On Up, PG-13
Saturday, September 11: Soul, PG
Saturday, September 18: Jazz presents Finding Rochelle Rice
Saturday, October 2: Queen of Katwe, PG

Location: The Great Lawn is located at the center of the The Parks at Historic Walter Reed at 1010 Butternut Street NW. Enter from 16th Street NW, or enter from Georgia Avenue at Butternut Street NW, and follow Main Drive around to the grassy area. Parking is limited on the site, so walking or biking is recommended. Bike parking is available on racks and signage throughout the site. Some street parking is available inside The Parks gate, and street parking is also available along Georgia Avenue and Butternut Street NW.

The Parks events team organized this first-ever film series in partnership with Blackfilm.com and the Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Foundation, and HR Records owner Charvis Campbell. Anxo Cider will be on site, as well as Three Stars Brewing Company. Plus, get a taste of new Kennedy Street ice cream shop Everyday Sundae.

Movies on the Lawn is co-sponsored by HR Records, Timber Pizza, Anxo Cider, Everyday Sundae, Ameriprise Financial – Bobby Harris, and Councilmember Janeese Lewis George.

The Parks at Walter Reed events are sponsored by Children’s National Hospital, Fidelity National Title: National Commercial Services, FRESHFARM Markets, Lime, Primrose Schools, Torti Gallas, and Streetsense.