Outdoor Movie Festival in Grant Park

Overview of the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival:

The Outdoor Film Festival runs on Tuesday evenings every summer in Grant Park. It's a wonderful summer experience to watch a movie under the stars with our magnificent skyline as a backdrop. In some ways, though, the festival has become a victim of its own success. It can get packed, especially with blockbuster movies like this year's Blues Brothers.

So, arrive early, pack a dinner, and be prepared to share the lawn with thousands of your fellow film buffs.

If you'd prefer to avoid the crowds, check out the essential links below for the Chicago Park District's "Movies in the Park" home page and smaller venues.

When :

The 2008 festival opens on Tuesday, July 15 and closes on Tuesday, August 26. There are no rain dates or make-up dates.

Schedule for the 2008 Chicago Outdoor Film Festival at Grant Park:

Tuesday, July 15
All About Eve
Start Time: 8:57pm

Tuesday, July 22
The Odd Copule - College Night
Start Time: 8:51pm

Tuesday, July 29
Blues Brothers
Start Time: 8:44pm

Tuesday, August 5
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Start Time: 8:35pm

Tuesday, August 12
Touch of Evil
Start Time: 8:25pm

Tuesday, August 19
An Affair to Remember
Start Time: 8:15pm

Tuesday, August 26
Grease
Start Time: 8:03pm

Admission and Tickets:

FREE. No tickets are issued.

Where:

The city places the screen on the southwest corner of Lake Shore Drive and Monroe Street so viewers can sit on the lawn of Grant Park and watch.

Grant Park
Lake Shore Drive and Monroe Street
Chicago, IL
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Directions, Parking, Transportation:

You can find the city's advice for arriving by public transportation, car, or bike here.

Tips:

• No alcohol or pets.
• Arrive as early as you can without being nutty about it. The later you arrive, the farther away from the screen you will be.
• Bring food because you will be there early and it will be hard to get food once you're there.
• Bring something to sit on. You'll need a blanket at least and some comfy chairs at best.

Essential Links:

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival Official Website
Chicago Park District's Movies in the Parks