Nothing is more relaxing than kicking back in the night air and stargazing at a sky full of glittering diamonds. Unless you’re watching a movie that transports you into a world of laughter or suspense, where the hero overcomes every obstacle and good is guaranteed to win. Or maybe it’s an evening catching up with good friends and savoring great food. In Cape Girardeau, we combine all three.

Every Friday night in July, Capaha Park turns into a theater – with a showing of a classic sports movie. Relax in a lawn chair or stretch out on a blanket; indulge in flavors from Cape’s favorite food trucks; and enjoy an evening at the movies. There’s no admission, and showtime is at 9 p.m.

Now playing

July 5

“The Blind Side”

• Year: 2009
• Sport: Football
• Stars: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw

You might want to bring a box of tissues; this movie’s a tearjerker. It follows the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless teen who went on to play pro football for the Baltimore Ravens. In the movie, Michael crosses paths with the Touhys and becomes part of their family – changing his life on and off the football field.

July 12

“Space Jam”

• Year: 1996
• Sport: Basketball
• Stars: Michael Jordan, Looney Tunes

Part live action, part cartoon, “Space Jam” brings the best of ’90s basketball to the big screen. The Looney Tunes have been captured, and their freedom depends on beating the Nerdlucks in a basketball game. So they enlist the help of Michael Jordan. But is he enough to beat a team equipped with powers stolen from Larry Bird and Charles Barkley?

July 19

“The Sandlot”

• Year: 1993
• Sport: Baseball
• Quote: “You’re killin’ me, Smalls!”

“The Sandlot” has everything a great sports movie needs: a clumsy kid who just moved to a new town, a ragtag team of players and a group of fierce opponents – like the Beast. Life lessons are sprinkled throughout the movie, along with heartwarming and hilarious moments from relatable characters.

July 26

“The Mighty Ducks”

• Year: 1992
• Sport: Hockey
• Star: Emilio Estevez

It all starts when a lawyer is sentenced to community service as the coach for a kids hockey team. To make matters worse, the team has the biggest losing record in the league. It could be a recipe for disaster, or it could be the start of a heartwarming transformation for both the coach and the players.

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