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AMC movies passes for $9.75

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AMC movies passes for $9.75.  In this post I explain how to save money on movie tickets.  I try to go to the movies on Tuesdays only ($7.28 Tuesdays) but that doesn't always work out so I always use AMC Yellow Passes that I buy for $9 from Sam's Club.  Most movies are around $16 … [Read more...] about AMC movies passes for $9.75

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Free movies Navy Pier

Free movies Navy Pier When:  Mondays and Thursday, July 8-August 30, 2021.  Now September 29, 2021 6:30PM-9PM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park Monday and Thursdays are free outdoor movie night along the lake at Navy Pier's Water Flicks, a weekly summer film … [Read more...] about Free movies Navy Pier

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Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10

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Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10 Sterling Bay, the Davis Theater and the 2nd Ward are hosting a outdoor movies.  When: See dates below Doors open at 6PM. Show starts 30 minutes after sunset.  Where:  Lincoln Yards, 1665 N Ada Street Tickets are $10/person plus taxes and … [Read more...] about Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10

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Free movies at Millennium Park

Free movies at Millennium Park. Watch a movie al fresco and for free every Tuesday during the Millennium Park Summer Film Series. When: Tuesdays, September 14, 2021,  6:00pm Where:  Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. Millennium Park will once again present … [Read more...] about Free movies at Millennium Park

Discount tickets to Fathom Events

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Discount tickets to Fathom Events What are Fathom Events? Fathom Events are special screenings at AMC, Cinemark and Regal Theaters. Fathom Events offers limited showings of “TCM Big Screen Classics” (such as the 75th Anniversary screening of Casablanca.) and live events (such as Metropolitan Opera … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Fathom Events

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Free movies Logan Square

Free movies Logan Square Where: Palmer (John McAuley) Square Park, 2200 N. Kedzie Ave. When: Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Chicago Onscreen Local Film Showcase brings locally-made and Chicago-focused films to park audiences with free outdoor screenings across the … [Read more...] about Free movies Logan Square

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Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider

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Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider Loyalty programs with a membership fee are sometimes just not worth the cost, once you tally the benefits. However, if you go to the movies often, AMC Theatres' rewards program, AMC Stubs, offers good value at the box office and on concessions. Now as of June … [Read more...] about Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider

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AMC Theaters: $6.50 ticket Tuesdays

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AMC Theaters: $6.50 ticket Tuesdays.  AMC "Discount Tuesdays" offer $6.50 movie tickets all day (w/tax downtown Chicago = $7.28) for AMC Stubs members (join for free) at participating AMC, AMC DINE-IN and AMC CLASSIC locations.  Cameo Combos These are not currently available. Pair a … [Read more...] about AMC Theaters: $6.50 ticket Tuesdays

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Free movies Harold Washington Library

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Free movies Harold Washington Library Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium or Video Library, Lower Level 312-747-4300.   Online As part of the Chicago Public Library's Art, Movies and Performances series the Harold … [Read more...] about Free movies Harold Washington Library

Save Money on Movie Tickets

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Save Money on Movie Tickets. If you love going to the movies then you know that tickets have never been more expensive.  For those of us who don’t always want to go to the matinee here are the best ways to save on tickets at all the major movie theater chains. All prices and deals were accurate … [Read more...] about Save Money on Movie Tickets

ChiTown Drive-in movies

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.Chitown Drive-in movies. Where:  Chi-town Drive-in 2343 S. Throop St. (312) 226-1988  When: See below.  Tickets $33-$49 Watch movies from the safety of your car.  Hosted by Elevated Films Chicago and Music Box Theatre. Chitown Drive-in movies Tuesday November 24 7:00PM … [Read more...] about ChiTown Drive-in movies

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