Arts & Entertainment

Free Movie Nights Return To Downtown Aurora This Summer

Nonprofit Aurora Downtown will screen "Men In Black" and "Almost Famous" at Mundy Park this summer.

AURORA, IL — Two free movie nights at Mundy Park are returning this summer.

Classic films "Men In Black" and "Almost Famous" will be screened July 27 and Aug. 24, respectively, at the park located adjacent to The Venue, Aurora Downtown announced Monday.

The events, sponsored by Waubonsee Community College, are hosted by The Venue and Aurora Film Society.

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Seating will begin at 7 p.m., and movie-goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Tamales+ will be the food vendor on site, while The Venue will provide alcoholic beverages via a cash bar as no outside alcohol will be allowed. Concessions will also be for sale.

Movie-goers can find free parking in the lot across from City Hall at Downer Place and Water Street. Movie Nights at Mundy Park will be held rain or shine; however, severe weather could result in an event's cancelation, organizers noted.

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