Here's a quicky run down of the second run, discount, and inexpensive movie theaters within the city limits.
You can scroll to the bottom for quick links to schedules.
| 3 Penny Cinema |
| Address: |
2424 N. Lincoln Ave |
| Phone: |
(773) 525-3449 |
| Parking: |
Convenient, often available meters |
| CTA: |
One block east of Fullerton El (Red,Brown,Purple). Close to Halsted Bus (#8) |
| Cost: |
$5 student except Friday and Saturday night, $7.50 otherwise |
| Schedule: |
Click Here |
| Info: |
Often plays festivals and indie films |
| The Brew & View |
| Address: |
3145 North Sheffield |
| Phone: |
(773) 929-6713 |
| Parking: |
Good luck. There's a possibility of finding a meter on Sheffield or Belmont. If you don't mind the walk, good parking is often available on Racine |
| CTA: |
Just west of Belmont Red Line. |
| Cost: |
$5.00 |
| Schedule: |
Click Here |
| Info: |
When not having concerts, the Vic shows two or three movies for just five bucks. Pay when you get there and stay for as many as you like. The seating is around tables. This venue is 18+. |
| Davis Theater |
| Address: |
4614 N Lincoln |
| Phone: |
(773) 784-0893 |
| Parking: |
Easy street |
| CTA: |
Western bus. |
| Cost: |
variable, but really cheap, usually $3 |
| Schedule: |
Click Here |
| Info: |
Second run |
| Doc Films |
| Address: |
1212 East 59th Street |
| Phone: |
(773) 702-8575 |
| Parking: |
Easy, convenient street parking |
| CTA: |
Nothing particularly direct. |
| Cost: |
$4.00 |
| Schedule: |
Click Here |
| Info: |
Doc Films is a student run theater showing a new film every day. Open during U Chicago's quarters, it features a wide variety of popular and independent films. |
| Logan Theater |
| Address: |
2646 N. Milwaukee |
| Phone: |
(773) 252-0627 |
| Parking: |
Easy parking |
| CTA: |
Blue line to Logan Square. Fullerton bus goes right by. |
| Cost: |
$3.00 |
| Schedule: |
Call |
| Info: |
Second run, cheap cheap cheap |
| Village North Theaters |
| Address: |
6753 N. Sheridan |
| Phone: |
N/A |
| Parking: |
Meters on Sheridan, lot by the lake off Lunt |
| CTA: |
Red line to Morse |
| Cost: |
$4.50 students or before 6, $6.50 otherwise |
| Schedule: |
Click Here |
| Info: |
Second run |
Quick Reference
| Name |
Address |
Cost |
Showtimes |
| 3 Penny Cinema |
2424 N. Lincoln |
$5.00, $7.50 |
Click Here |
| The Brew & View |
3145 N. Sheridan |
$5.00 |
Click Here |
| Davis Theater |
4614 N. Lincoln |
$3.00 |
Click Here |
| Doc Films |
1212 E. 59th St. |
$4.00 |
Click here |
| Logan Theater |
2646 N. Milwaukee |
$3.00 |
N/A |
| Village North Theaters |
6753 N. Sheridan |
$4.50, $6.50 |
Click Here |
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