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"Alternative" Movie Venues

Century Centre Cinema
2828 N. Clark St., (773) 248-7744
One of the newer cinemas in the hood.  Also shows current releases.  Stadium-style seating, lavish surroundings, and convenient parking in attached garage make Century a pleasant viewing experience.

Century CineArts 6
1715 Maple Ave., Evanston, (847) 492-0123
This six-screen theater is part of a mega complex which includes another twelve screens for mainstream films, a bistro and Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe. 

Davis Art
4614 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 784-0893
Known for specializing in foreign and art films.  Historic theater with recent improvements.

Facets Multimedia Theatre
1517 W. Fullerton Ave., (773) 281-4114
Small venue to catch a wide variety of films.

Film Center of the Art Institute
280 S. Columbus, (312) 443-3737

Glen Ellyn Art Theatre
540 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn, (708) 469-0780

Highland Park Theatre
Central Ave. and Sheridan Rd., Highland Park, (847) 458-5050

Renaissance Place Cinema
1850 Second St., Highland Park, (847) 432-9999
New venue to catch a mix of old and new theater.

Music Box
3733 N. Southport Ave., (773) 871-6604
Vintage viewing at it's best!  Built in 1929, this theater comes complete with twinkling stars and cloud projections on the ceiling, an organist to entertain before the features start (weekends) and a ghost named "Whitney" that has been known to appear when he didn't like what the organist was playing.  A must see.  Get there early to enjoy!

Pipers Alley 4
1608 N. Wells St., (312) 642-7500
Always the one to get the "popular" gay and lesbian films.  Large theaters with convenient parking.  Always busy since the theater is in the same complex as Second City and other theatrical companies.

Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie, (847) 673-4214

3 Penny Theatre
2424 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 935-5744
Good place to see films that have already been around the block, but for a cheap price.  Older venue without any frills.

Wilmette Theatre
1122 Central Ave., Wilmette, (847) 251-7411