Summertime, and the living is easy ... sports, plays, food, friends. Hope you can join us this week at Lincoln Theater.

Chef (R, 1 hour 55 minutes)

Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman), he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara), his friend (John Leguizamo) and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen — and zest for life and love. Final showings Wednesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m. Presented in partnership with King Eider’s Pub.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2 hours 40 minutes, encore screening)

National Theater Live presents Christopher, 15 years old, with an extraordinary brain — exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears' dog Wellington, he records each fact about the event in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of the murder. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world. Hailed by The London Times as “a phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle.” Plays Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m.

The Immigrant (R, 2 hours)

Ewa Cybulski (Marion Cotillard) and her sister sail to New York from their native Poland in search of a new start and the American dream. When they reach Ellis Island, doctors discover that Magda (Angela Sarafyan) is ill, and the two women are separated. Ewa is released onto the mean streets of Manhattan while her sister is quarantined. Alone, she quickly falls prey to Bruno (Joaquin Phoenix), who forces her into prostitution. The arrival of Orlando (Jeremy Renner), a stage magician,  restores her self-belief and hopes for a brighter future.

Plays at 7 p.m. on: Friday, July 11, Saturday July 12, Sunday, July 13, Tuesday July 15 and Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17 at 2 p.m.

The FIFA World Cup

Final match, broadcast live from Brazil, is the culmination of the qualification phase which currently takes place over the preceding three years, and month long finals tournament. The World Cup is among the world's most widely viewed sporting events; an estimated 715.1 million people watched the final match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany. Screens Sunday, July 13 at 3 p.m. A free event made possible through the generosity of the Genada Foundation.

Coming soon

RSC’s Henry IV Part II plays Thursday, July 17; Jersey Boys opens Friday, July 18; Talking Art in Maine: Intimate Conversations with special guest Lois Dodd Friday, July 18. Coming in August: Now for something completely different, The Monty Python Reunion! The theater’s complete monthly schedule and information on all theater events are available at www.atthelincoln.org.

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