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Free movie Harold Washington Library

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Free movie Harold Washington Library As part of the Chicago Public Library's Art, Movies and Performances series the Harold Washington Library is screening the following movies: Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level, … [Read more...] about Free movie Harold Washington Library

Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center. Where: 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater The Chinese Exclusion Act When:  Saturday, May 19, 2018 2pm-4pm RSVP The Chinese Exclusion Act is a documentary that explores the important connections between the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act — the only … [Read more...] about Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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 last Dec.) and live events (such as … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Fathom Events

Near North Library Free movie screening

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Near North Library Free movie screening. Where:  Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Always call the library to confirm. Subject to cancellation.       Film Screening: Bound For Glory Saturday, April 14, 2018 (2:00PM – 4:00PM) In Bound for … [Read more...] about Near North Library Free movie screening

AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays

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AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays. $5 Tuesday are back! In fact they are permanent.  AMC Stubs members can purchase $5 movie tickets (plus tax) on Tuesdays at participating AMC, AMC DINE-IN and AMC CLASSIC locations. Tickets available online, in the app or at the Box Office $5 tickets are now … [Read more...] about AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays

Free Chicago Feminist Film Festival

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Free Chicago Feminist Film Festival. When: Wed.-Friday, March 7-9, 2018 Where: Film Row Cinema, 8th floor, 1104 S Wabash. All film screenings are free and open to the public. Tickets are not needed to attend. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the screening to secure seating. Seating is … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Feminist Film Festival

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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 available at … [Read more...] about Save Money on Movie Tickets

Free Movies at The Park at Wrigley

Free Movies at The Park at Wrigley. When: Monday, October 16, 2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where: 3637 N Clark St between Addison and Waveland (773) 388-8260. The Park at Wrigley (Don't get used to the name - the naming rights are still for sale) is the new park (formerly a parking lot and car … [Read more...] about Free Movies at The Park at Wrigley

Free movie at Millennium Park

Free movie at Millennium Park. Watch a movie al fresco and for free every Tuesday during the Millennium Park Summer Film Series. When: Tuesdays, June 13- September 5, 2017 at 6:30pm. Except Aug 8 6:30PM-10:30PM and Thursday Aug 24 11AM-12:15PM Where:  Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, 201 … [Read more...] about Free movie at Millennium Park

$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 night … [Read more...] about $5 Doc Films University of Chicago

Red Robin Free movie ticket with gift card purchase

Red Robin Free movie ticket with gift card purchase. If you're near a Red Robin and you want to see this movies this is a great deal. Through July 30, purchase a $25 limited-edition, movie-themed gift card at Red Robin and receive a code for a FREE ticket (up to $10) to see War for the Planet of … [Read more...] about Red Robin Free movie ticket with gift card purchase

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