Chicago will ring in the Lunar New Year with a series of parades, performances and marketplaces throughout the city. For 2023, the Lunar New Year honors the Year of The Rabbit 4721, which symbolizes a year of prosperity, peace and longevity. Explore the festive … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago
Film
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 12, 2022. 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 12 to Sept. 6, 2022. Stroll into the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and watch classic, … [Read more...] about Free movies at Millennium Park
Chicago Latino Film Festival
The diversity and wide appeal of Latin American cinema will be showcased during the 38th annual Chicago Latino Film Festival from April 21-May 1, 2022. Viewers will be transported to many of the cultures and experiences of Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S. with almost 100 movies. … [Read more...] about Chicago Latino Film Festival
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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