Moonlight & Movies 2021

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Moonlight & Movies is back for summer 2021! Join us for a series of screenings inspired by the Museum's upcoming exhibition New York, New Music: 1980 - 1986 (opens June 11, 2021). These films explore some of the dazzling cultural movements, fashion trends, unexpected events, and exceptional artists that defined New York's music scene of the 1980's and captivated the world.

After Hours (1985)

Event Thursday, June 17, 7:00pm

SOLD OUT: Moonlight & Movies | After Hours

An outdoor screening of Martin Scorsese's "After Hours" (1985) starting with an '80s Happy Hour and DJ set by EMZ of Mobile Mondays!

Krush Groove (1985)

Event Thursday, July 15, 7:00pm

SOLD OUT: Moonlight & Movies | Krush Groove

Join us for an '80s hip-hop happy hour followed by an outdoor screening of the classic 1985 film Krush Groove.

Movie Poster of "The Muppets Take Manhattan" (1984)

Event Thursday, August 12, 7:30pm

SOLD OUT: Moonlight & Movies | The Muppets Take Manhattan

Join us for a special screening of "The Muppets Take Manhattan" at MCNY!

A black and white image of film director Susan Seidelman sitting in front of a camera with a group of 3 people. She is pointing to the right

Event Thursday, September 30, 6:45pm

Moonlight & Movies | Smithereens

An outdoor screening of the classic 1982 punk-rock film "Smithereens" with an introduction by director Susan Seidelman.

Grandmaster Flash is standing outside during sunset. He is wearing a dark blue baseball cap, a white jean jacket, and a black t-shirt. His right hand is holding up a gold chain with a pendant that has his initials, GM.

Event Thursday, October 14, 6:30pm

Moonlight & Movies | Wild Style

Following a conversation with director Charlie Ahearn and Grandmaster Flash, we screen the classic 1982 hip-hop film Wild Style.

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Moonlight & Movies is made possible in part by Sophia and Peter J. Volandes.