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AMC Theaters: $6 ticket Tuesdays

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AMC Theaters: $6 ticket Tuesdays AMC "Discount Tuesdays" offers $6 movie tickets all day (w/tax downtown Chicago = $6.72) for AMC Stubs members (join for free) at participating AMC, AMC DINE-IN and AMC CLASSIC locations. Cameo Combos Pair a Cameo popcorn with your choice of a 21 oz. ICEE® or a … [Read more...] about AMC Theaters: $6 ticket Tuesdays

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

Northwest Chicago Film Society: $7 movies

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Northwest 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. … [Read more...] about Northwest Chicago Film Society: $7 movies

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 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 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

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 Chicago Architecture Biennial Films

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2019 Chicago Architecture Biennial Films The Chicago Architecture Biennial is a three month long event offering many free events, lectures, tours, exhibits and more city-wide. The 2019 Chicago Biennial will run from Sept. 19, 2019-Jan. 5, 2020. There are no free films downtown. See all … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Architecture Biennial Films

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 ($6 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 except for matinees so … [Read more...] about AMC movies passes for $9.75

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 Movies at Gallagher Way

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Free Movies at Gallagher Way. Where: 3635 N Clark St between Addison and Waveland (773) 388-8260. When:  Select Wednesdays May through September, 2019.  Gates open at 6:00pm, screening starts at 7:30pm. You can bring in food but no booze Guests are encouraged to bring carry-out food from … [Read more...] about Free Movies at Gallagher Way

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