Peterborough’s East City transforms into an outdoor movie theatre on August 27

Beauty and the Beast will be shown on a 24-foot screen across Hunter Street East

Disney's live-action version of Beauty and the Beast will be screened outdoors on Hunter St. East in Peterborough's East City at 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 27.
Disney's live-action version of Beauty and the Beast will be screened outdoors on Hunter St. East in Peterborough's East City at 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 27.

For the second year in a row, the Ashburnham Village Business Improvement Area is presenting a family-friendly outdoor movie night in East City.

This year, the Disney live-action film Beauty and the Beast will be shown on a 24-foot-screen at 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 27th.

The screen will be set up across Hunter Street East, facing east toward Rogers Street. Hunter Street East will be closed between Burnham and Rogers Street for the event.

People are asked to bring lawn chairs and blankets (seating will be on the road and sidewalks) and arrive from 7 to 7:30 p.m., with the film screening at 8 p.m.

Admssion is by voluntary donation, with a recommended amount of $5 per family or $2 per person. All proceeds will go to One Roof Community Centre (formerly One Roof Community Diner), a charity located on Brock St. in Peterborough that serves meals seven days a week.

For more information, visit www.eastcityptbo.com.