Summer outdoor movie lineup unveiled for North Vancouver's Shipyards

Get your favourite snacks and coziest blankets ready because outdoor movie season is upon us! This summer, there’s a weekly film night in the heart of The Shipyards District.

The Polygon Gallery has announced the return of Deckchair Cinema starting on Thursday, July 3, on Lower Lonsdale’s waterfront deck.

Hosted in partnership with presenting sponsor Rogers Communications, the open-air film series will feature music and entertainment, drinks from Strathcona Beer Company, and more.

Admission to Deckchair Cinema is by donation, courtesy of BMO Financial Group, and includes entrance to access Polygon Gallery’s summer exhibition Star Witnesses, which is on view from June 27 to September 8.

The Polygon Gallery

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“This summer, The Polygon is boldly going where no gallery has gone before, and is screening the greatest sci-fi films ever made,” said the gallery in a release.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs to the film screenings on Cates Deck in front of The Polygon Gallery, and picnic benches can be reserved by making a donation in advance.

Live music and entertainment will be provided before the films begin at sundown. And make sure to visit the event’s concession stand for drinks from Strathcona Beer Company, as Cates Deck is a public space zoned for alcohol consumption.

Here is the movie lineup for Deckchair Cinema 2025. Don’t forget to grab some free popcorn!

• July 3 – Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (starts at 9:15 p.m.)
• July 10 – Universal Language – Anna Binta Diallo Opening (starts at 9:15 p.m.)
• July 17 – Gravity (starts at 9 p.m.)
• July 24 – Spaceballs (starts at 9 p.m.)
• July 31 – The Fifth Element – Celebrating North Shore Pride (starts at 8:45 p.m.)

Polygon Gallery’s Deckchair Cinema (Akeem Nermo/Submitted)

• Aug. 7 – Flash Gordon (starts at 8:45 p.m.)
• Aug. 14 – Star Trek 2: The Wrath Of Khan (starts at 8:30 p.m.)
• Aug. 21 – Starman (starts at 8:30 p.m.)
• Aug. 28 – David Lynch’s Dune (starts at 8:30 p.m.)

Deckchair Cinema at The Polygon Gallery

When: Every Thursday from July 3 to Aug. 28, 2025
Time: Music and concession open at 7 p.m., screenings begin at sundown
Where: 101 Carrie Cates Crt., North Vancouver
Cost: By donation

Daily Hive is the proud media partner of The Polygon Gallery’s Deckchair Cinema