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Free movies DuSable Museum

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Free movies DuSable Museum. The Chicago Park District is showing free movies in the Washington Park this summer.  When: All start times are approximate, all movies start at dusk. Where: Washington Park, DuSable Museum, 5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Location Notes: Movie showing in the sunken … [Read more...] about Free movies DuSable Museum

Free movies at Millennium Park

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Free movies at Millennium Park. Watch a movie al fresco and for free every Tuesday during the Millennium Park Summer Film Series. When: Tuesdays, June 4 - August 20, 2019,  6:30pm Where:  Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. Millennium Park will once again present … [Read more...] about Free movies at Millennium Park

Free outdoor movie West Loop

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Free outdoor movie West Loop. The Chicago Park District is showing free movies in the West Loop this summer.  All start times are approximate, all movies start at dusk. Where: Bartelme, Mary Park 115 S Sangamon St (312) 746-5494. When: Start times are approximate.  Movies start at dusk. June … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movie West Loop

Free outdoor movies Wicker Park

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Free outdoor movies Wicker Park. Where:  Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Avenue, (312) 742-7553 When: Movies start times are approximate. Movies start at dusk. Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 8:30pm Movies in the Parks at Wicker Wicker (Charles, Joel) Park Movie: Stardust - PG-13 - CC Thursday, … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies Wicker Park

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.  As part of the Chicago Public Library's Art, Movies and Performances series the Harold Washington Library is screening … [Read more...] about Free movies Harold Washington Library

Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center

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Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center. Head to the Gene Siskel Film Center for Neighborhood Night, an evening of quality cinema and community.  They haven't had a Neighborhood Night (Tickets were $5) in over a year.  They may be over. New discounts to consider: Matinee and Two-film … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center

$5 Doc Films University of Chicago

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$5 Doc Films University of Chicago. Doc Films screens movies every night of the academic year, dedicating one night a week to a particular theme, often featuring movies that cannot be seen elsewhere. Where: University of Chicago's Max Palevsky Cinema, 1212 East 59th Street. When:  Every … [Read more...] about $5 Doc Films University of Chicago

Free movie Lakeshore East Park Update

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Free movie Lakeshore East Park. Grab a chair or blanket and come out to Chicago's best "hidden" park for a free movie Where:  Lakeshore East Park, 450 E Benton Pl, (312) 742-7529.  Entrance on the left off of upper Randolph Drive just east of Columbus Drive. When: June 20, July 25, August 22, … [Read more...] about Free movie Lakeshore East Park Update

Free movies Navy Pier

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Free movies Navy Pier When:  Mondays, June 24–August 12, 2019.  6:30PM-9PM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park Monday night is free outdoor movie night along the lake as Navy Pier hosts Water Flicks, a weekly summer film series presented in partnership with the … [Read more...] about Free movies Navy Pier

Free movies Ward Park River North

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Free movies Ward Park River North. Montgomery Ward Park will once again present outdoor movies as part of the Summer Film Series. Where:  A. Montgomery Ward Park, 630 N. Kingsbury St., (312) 742-2410. Check out your dining options at Cheap eats River North. When: All movie start times are … [Read more...] about Free movies Ward Park River North

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. Documentary Screening: Tab Hunter Confidential Saturday, June 15, 2019 (2:00PM – 3:30PM) Tab Hunter himself shares first-hand … [Read more...] about Free movie screening Near North Library

Free movies Grant Park Chicago

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Free movies Grant Park Chicago.  Grant Park will host four movies as part of the Summer Film Series at a new location. Where: Grant Park, Movie showing by Logan Monument, at Michigan Ave. and 9th St.. When:  Start time is approximate, all movies begin at dusk. Monday, June 17, 2019 - … [Read more...] about Free movies Grant Park Chicago

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