Check out free screenings, workshops and panel discussions from the next generation of filmmakers from around the world during the 18th annual CineYouth Film Festival from April 19-21, 2024, at Facets in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and streaming globally from April 22-28, 2024. Explore the … [Read more...] about Free CineYouth Film Fest
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Asian Pop Up Cinema
Photo courtesy of Asian Pop-Up Cinema Discover the richness and diversity of Asian culture during the 18th season of Asian Pop-Up Cinema, through April 21, 2024, at theaters across Chicago as well as virtual screenings. Explore Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, China and Japan without … [Read more...] about Asian Pop Up Cinema
Discounted Tickets at the Chicago Latino Film Festival
The diversity and broad appeal of Latin American cinema will be showcased during the 40th annual Chicago Latino Film Festival from April 11-22, 2024. Viewers will be transported to many of the cultures and experiences of Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and … [Read more...] about Discounted Tickets at the Chicago Latino Film Festival
Free Earth Day Film Fest
Celebrate Earth Day with a free week-long film festival that features virtual watch parties, in-person Chicago venues, a Chicago park clean up and an Earth Day Resource Fair, April 17-23, 2024. The One Earth Film Festival includes thought-provoking films and discussions as well as … [Read more...] about Free Earth Day Film Fest
Sor Juana Festival Events
The annual Sor Juana Festival honors the historic Mexican writer, feminist and nun, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz with a dynamic line-up of artists, writers, filmmakers and singers at the National Museum of Mexican Art through June 1, 2024. Check out some of the … [Read more...] about Sor Juana Festival Events
Free Lunar New Year Martial Arts Film Screening
Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dragon by watching a free, stylish martial arts film with Asian-Pop-Cinema at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 17, 2024. Watch "100 yards," a dramatic martial arts film set in '1920s China that follows a kung fu master and his apprentice as they … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year Martial Arts Film Screening
Sojourner Truth Film Festival
Celebrate Black History Month by watching rarely screened films by and about Black women at the Sojourner Truth Film Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art on February 3, 2024. View three films that explore Black women artists, significant places that nurture them and spiritual practices. … [Read more...] about Sojourner Truth Film Festival
Architecture & Design Film Festival
Discover engaging stories about creative vision and human relationships connected to architecture and design at the Architecture & Design Film Festival on January 31- February 4, 2024. View 20 films that explore elements of architecture and design from all over the world, including Denmark, … [Read more...] about Architecture & Design Film Festival
Super Horror Rama Film Fest
Dive into the creepiness of the scary season with three nights of obscure horror films at Facets Cinema's Super-Horror-Rama film fest on October 13-15, 2023 in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Prepare to have petrified fun with a showcase of horror film oddities for three nights straight. The … [Read more...] about Super Horror Rama Film Fest
Chicago Film Festival Opening Night Block Party
Step onto the red carpet and enjoy free music, food and film-themed events at the Chicago International Film Festival Opening Night Block Party on October 11, 2023. Kicking off 12 days of international and independent movies at the Chicago International Film Festival, the block party will … [Read more...] about Chicago Film Festival Opening Night Block Party
Free movies at Millennium Park
There's nothing better than watching a movie al fresco with a light picnic on the lush Millenium Park lawn. This Chicago summertime tradition is back with the Millenium Park Film Series, running from July 11 to August 29, 2023. Stroll into the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and watch classic, … [Read more...] about Free movies at Millennium Park
Cinema Chicago Free Summer Screenings
Travel around the world to 18 countries by viewing 18 films in 18 weeks during the free annual Cinema Chicago Summer Screenings series from May 24-Septemer 20, 2023 at the Chicago History Museum and Chicago Cultural Center. This year's series follows the theme of cities. Viewers can … [Read more...] about Cinema Chicago Free Summer Screenings