The Uptown has announced its 2026 pop-up film series Tales of Summer, with eight films screening in various venues across Upper Manhattan from June 3 through September 18.
The series includes three free outdoor screenings–in Morningside Park, Amsterdam Ave at 110th (as part of Open Streets), and Riverside Park, one premiere, and several films featuring Q&As with special guests.
“Summer changes the way we go to the movies,” says Ira Deutchman, Uptown President. “The days are longer, routines are looser, and moviegoing feels more relaxed and communal. In programming Tales of Summer, we were intentional about bringing together films that reflect that same sense of freedom, discovery, nostalgia, and escape.”
For the film schedule and tickets, go to uptownfilm.org/calendar
The Tales of Summer series is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) in partnership with the City Council and the office of New York City Councilperson Shaun Abreu.
Films are being presented in partnership with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, Maysles Documentary Center, the Bronx Independent Cinema Center, Columbus/Amsterdam BID, Friends of Morningside Park, Riverside Park Conservancy, West 111th Block Assn., and New Friends of Metro Theater.