In Amsterdam, Movies Under the Stars

The beers are cold, the water off the harbor is warm (we hope), and the movies are not your standard fare.
Amsterdam’s popular Pluk de Nacht, which runs from Aug. 5 to 15 with a series of open-air screenings, is quite possibly the most laid-back film festival you’ll find anywhere.

During the festival, the Steenen Hoofd, a rocky outcropping on the IJ, the harbor north of the city center, becomes an under-the-stars living room for Amsterdammers looking to discover new movies — and anyone else looking to enjoy a cool summer night outside with friends.