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Discount tickets to Fathom Events (sort of)

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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 (sort of)

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 Chicago Latino Film Festival Series

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Free Chicago Latino Film Festival Series When:  Wednesdays, January 16, 23, 23, February 6, 13, 20, 2019 6:30pm Where:  Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 78 E. Washington St.  Free admission on a first-come, first served basis and limited to theater capacity. Attend six free … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Latino Film Festival Series

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Free movies Harold Washington Library

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Free movies 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 or Video Library, Lower … [Read more...] about Free movies Harold Washington Library

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 ($5 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

AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays

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AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays. $5 Tuesdays are back! In fact they are permanent.  AMC Stubs members (join for free)  can purchase $5 movie tickets (plus tax at my AMC = $5.60) on Tuesdays at participating AMC, AMC DINE-IN and AMC CLASSIC locations. Tickets available online, in app or at the … [Read more...] about AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays

$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

Free films Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films Chicago Cultural Center 505 | The New World: Industrial, Corporate and Sponsored Films When:  Nov 4, 2018 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm  Register for tickets here.  67-minute screening will be followed by a Q+A led by Lara Allison of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. About the … [Read more...] about Free films Chicago Cultural Center

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Northwest Chicago Film Society: $7 movies

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Northwest Chicago Film Society: $5 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 … [Read more...] about Northwest Chicago Film Society: $7 movies

Free Movies at Gallagher Way

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Free Movies at Gallagher Way. Where: 3637 N Clark St between Addison and Waveland (773) 388-8260. When:  Every other Wednesday through September.  Gates open at 6:00pm, screening starts at 7:30pm. Gallagher Way (formerly known as The Park at Wrigley) is screening free movies again this … [Read more...] about Free Movies at Gallagher Way

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

Exchange your AMC Gold and Silver Passes

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Exchange your AMC Gold and Silver Passes.  Effective July 1, 2018 AMC Theatres are no longer accepting Gold and Silver passes.  If you have a stash of passes you need to exchange them. The process is easy Send legible pictures of the front and back of your ticket(s) to goldsilver (at) … [Read more...] about Exchange your AMC Gold and Silver Passes

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