The summer movie series at East Bay confectioner Charles Chocolates features films about food and, yes, chocolate. Freshly made caramel popcorn and hot chocolate will be sold during the free screenings, but the patio seating is BYO (chair, blanket, bean bag, etc.). Children even receive a complimentary chocolate-covered cookie (8:30 PM; 6529 Hollis St., Emeryville; RSVP, 510-652-4412 ext. 311.; www.brownpapertickets.com). Here's the lineup:
June 27th: Ratatouille
July 11th: Like Water for Chocolate
July 25th: Big Night
August 8th: Mostly Martha
August 22nd: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory