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Drive-in or walk-in movies at Soldier Field

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Drive-in or walk-in movies at Soldier Field When: July 8, 2020 -  TBD.  Gates Open: 7pm, Music Entertainment: 7pm-8:30pm, Movie Screening: 8:30pm-10:15pm, Lot Closes: 11pm Where:  Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive Cost: $55 plus fees Purchase of (1) event ticket good for up to 6 … [Read more...] about Drive-in or walk-in movies at Soldier Field

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Stream Ken Burns Baseball for free

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Stream Ken Burns Baseball for free.  Ken Burns makes his “Baseball” documentary mini-series available to stream for free If you're jonesing for some baseball with Spring Training canceled and Opening Day postponed Ken Burns announced on Twitter that he has arranged for PBS to make his documentary … [Read more...] about Stream Ken Burns Baseball for free

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North WTTW presents Community Cinema in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Attend a free screening and discussion about an … [Read more...] about Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

Free movie screening Near North Library

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Free movie screening Near North Library Where:  Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Always call the library to confirm. Subject to cancellation. Film Screening: A Dog's Journey (2019) Saturday, January 25, 2020 2:00PM – 3:45PM A dog makes a promise to protect and … [Read more...] about Free movie screening Near North Library

Free movie screening West Loop Library

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Free movie screening West Loop Library Where:  West Loop Library: 122 N. Aberdeen Street, (312) 744-2995. Always call the library to confirm. Subject to cancellation. Free movie screening West Loop Library Heritage Screening: Atomic Blonde (2017) Saturday, March 28, 2020  2:30PM – … [Read more...] about Free movie screening West Loop Library

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Free films Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films Chicago Cultural Center Where:  Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North Wednesday, December 11, 2019 5:00PM-9:00PM Reception at 5pm in GAR Hall.  Doors Open at 5:30pm, Film screening at 6pm, Q&A to follow screening RSVP Screening and … [Read more...] about Free films Chicago Cultural Center

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Chicago Film Society: $7 movies

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Chicago Film Society: $7 movies. Are you a movie buff?  Do you like a good deal?  Check out these great films that you can't see anywhere on the big screen for $5 and a few screenings for $7. Where:  Northeastern Illinois University (Auditorium, Building E, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Music Box … [Read more...] about Chicago Film Society: $7 movies

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Free events Goethe Institut of Chicago

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Free events Goethe Institut of Chicago. The Goethe-Institut offers German-centric exhibits, concerts films and other events. All are free and open to the public. Where:  150 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200, 312-263-0472.  RSVP to info@chicago.goethe.org. Please be advised to pre-register by … [Read more...] about Free events Goethe Institut of Chicago

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Chicago Cultural Center Free International Screenings Program

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Chicago Cultural Center Free International Screenings Program When:  Wednesdays, May 29-October 2, 2019 6:30pm-8:00pm (No screenings July 3 and September 18) Where:  Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North August 21 The Man Who Bought the Moon L’uomo … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center Free International Screenings Program

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Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater Not confirmed for 2021

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Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater. Where:  Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave., 773-871-6604 When:  Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 10:30AM-2:30PM Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater will be shown during the Southport Art Fest.  For those … [Read more...] about Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater Not confirmed for 2021

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Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center

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Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center New discounts to consider: Matinee and Two-film discount Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St, 312-846 2800. I recently wanted to see two films and noticed at the two-film discount.  TWO-FILM DISCOUNT Buy a ticket at our regular … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center

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