The mchenry outdoor theater takes pride in offering clean, affordable and. Locate the best cocktails, the perfect beer, local djs, international artists and more. Cascade outdoor theatre 1100 e north ave west chicago il 60185. Find 1 listings related to cascade outdoor theatre in west chicago on. The cascade drivein was leasing the land on which it operated and the leased expired and the landowner refuses to renew the lease. Please enjoy our list of drivein movie theaters in illinois. The near west side, where the great chicago fire of 1871 began, is one of the citys fastestchanging communities. Cascade drivein west chicago, illinois insider pages. Put your dancing shoes on or unwind at one of the many bars and night clubs in illinois. West chicago, il 60185 630 23150 cascade drivein is open fridays, saturdays and sundays starting at 7 p. Golden age cinemas mchenry outdoor theatre showtimes. For instance, you can catch 10 things i hate about yo u a modern update on shakespeares the taming of the shrew on july 9, thanks to chicago shakespeare theater. We provide fullservice outdoor movie screen and equipment rentals for all your shindigs, whenever and wherever local parks, schools, apartments and more. Drivein movie theaters and outdoor movies locations.
If youre the type of person who doesnt want to go back inside during the warm months, here are 10 drivein movie theaters that will let you extend that outdoor time. The closed cascade drivein movie theater in west chicago could be on the verge of a comeback. The cascade drivein is the largest drivein theater in the state of illinois with a capacity for over 1200 cars and one of the last remaining driveins in the chicago, il area. City of chicago millennium park summer film series. About park west one of chicagos best equipped multimedia facilities, this historic theatre has been an integral part of the entertainment scene since it opened in the 1920s. One of the regions last drivein movie theaters, the cascade in west chicago, will not open for the 2019 season and beyond, owner jeff kohlberg said friday in a social media post. Jul 11, 2019 10 oldfashioned drivein movie theaters around illinois that will make you feel downright nostalgic. Cascade drivein is the only drivein movie theatre in west chicago.
Enjoy free theatre events in chicago all summer long. Years later the building became the town theater, a neighborhood movie house, until 1977 when it was transformed into into park west. Search for other drivein theaters in west chicago on the real yellow pages. Find all the best places to see outdoor movies in chicago this summer with our guide to the seasons top screenings. Owner of west chicagos cascade drivein says it must close. Cascade outdoor theatre 1100 e north ave, west chicago, il. Drivein in west chicago is rolling the credits on 57 years of cinema. Cascade drivein theater trying to make a comeback daily herald. Chicago packs a boatload of outdoor events into its summer calendar from the millennium park film series, to chicago. Served by buses 3, 4, 6, j14, 20, 56, 60, 124, 146, 147, 151, 157.
List of all the cinemas in deerfield, il sorted by distance. Cozy up your outdoor theater space with comfy furniture such as a chaise lounge, ottoman and chairs. The season brings with it plenty of opportunities to take in a play under the sun or the stars. Pioneer court will host an outdoor movie series in july 2015. May 23, 2019 this year, the year of chicago theatre is taking over the popular millennium park film series. Its official from the governor the skyview drive in reopens on may 8, 2020 choose a selection. The 10 best restaurants near cibc theatre in chicago, il. Luckily, outdoor theater ranks among the best things to do in the summer in chicago and its suburbs. See shakespeare and more outdoor theater in chicago this. Cinemark at seven bridges in woodridge other favorites. Apr 17, 2019 find all the best places to see outdoor movies in chicago this summer with our guide to the seasons top screenings.
Opened on january 29, 1927, patio theatre was one of just a few classic moderatelysized singlescreen neighborhood movie houses in chicago not to have been carved up into multiple screens. Harvest moon twin drivein movie theatre in gibson city, il. Chicagos secondoldest resident theater, this classicalfocused company affiliated with the university of chicago began its life in 1955 as a summer outdoor theaterits name comes from its. The route 34 drivein theater is another one of the last remaining outdoor movie theaters in the state of illinois. View the latest golden age cinemas mchenry outdoor theatre movie times, box office information, and purchase tickets online. The screen size is good, but the picture was sometimes slightly out of focus. The cascade driveins operators made the announcement that the theater, in west chicago, is closing. Movie showtimes, pictures, history and much more information about cascade outdoor theatre located in in w. Mar 15, 2019 one of the regions last drivein movie theaters, the cascade in west chicago, will not open for the 2019 season and beyond, owner jeff kohlberg said friday in a social media post.
In the late 1950s, illinois was home to over 120 drivein theaters. Speakers are available in the lot, but i prefer to use my car stereo. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate golden age cinemas mchenry outdoor theatre showtimes, tickets and theater information. The blue moonlight drivein theatre opened in 1948, closed in 1980, and then reopened again in 2005. Designed by rapp and rapp and built by paschen bros. Cascade drivein movie theater closing after 30 years in west.
Drivein movie theaters in illinois drivein movie theaters. Heck, well even set things up in your own backyard. A locals guide to chicago, illinois the washington post. We are the perfect venue for casual and affordable events. Map locations, phone numbers, movie listings and showtimes. Funflicks brings the fun of the 1950s to your 21stcentury event. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. Thats where you could find the chopin theatre, a nickelodeon that opened in 1918 where you could see a movie for just 5 cents. Get everything you need for a magical night at the movies. More interesting is the fact that the cascade has consistently generated more email and positive comments to. Movie showtimes, pictures, history and much more information about mchenry outdoor theater located in in mchenry, il 60050 is not affiliated with the mchenry outdoor theater. Mchenry outdoor theater golden age cinemas home facebook. Austin avenue in chicagos portage park neighborhood.
Uptown theatre also known as balaban and katz uptown theatre is a currently closed, massive, ornate movie palace and concert venue located in the uptown neighborhood of chicago, illinois. Route 34 drivein 4468 e 12th rd earlville, il 60518 phone. The harvest moon is a unique drivein movie theatre located in the heart of central illinois. Chicago theater works reception venues chicago, il. Woodfield ice arena woodfield mall, schaumburg, il. This was a popular place as one of the few outdoor drivein theaters left in illinois. As with all other states, the numbers then began to decline. The cascade drivein in west chicago closed last year and the property. See more ideas about theatre, theater chicago and my kind of town. Cascade outdoor theatre 1100 e north ave west chicago, il. Best drivein movie theaters in the chicago area cbs local. Find out whats on in illinois and chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sport and more. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and. Cascade drive in west chicago 2020 all you need to know.
Chicago, il 60185 is not affiliated with the cascade outdoor theatre. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 60185 or west chicago, il. Indiana jones film at the cascade drivein theater in west chicago. Chicago theater works is an award winning, family run venue committed to providing 5star service. Illinois drivein theaters driveins and drivein movie. Serve refreshments in stylish and safe acrylic tableware. Mar 16, 2019 chicago cbsa beloved west suburban drivein movie theater is closing after 30 years. Directory and interactive maps of drivein movie theaters and outdoor movies across the nation including address, hours, phone numbers, and website. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming movie theater information and movie times delivered right to your inbox. Millennium park garage and millennium lakeside garage at 5. Times tickets are sold at box office on a first come, first serve basis. Balaban, his brother barney balaban and partner sam katz. One of the few remaining authentic drivein movie theatres in illinois. Cascade drivein in west chicago, il cinema treasures.
The cascade drivein movie theater in west chicago may be making a comeback. West chicago, il for the past 58 years, youd know it was the start of summer in the western suburbs by the blinking of fireflies, the chirping of birds, and the smell of popcorn and flickering of bigscreen movies at the cascade drivein theater. By the early 1900s, chicagos west side was home to a thriving polish community. See shakespeare and more outdoor theater in chicago this summer. Many of these immigrants made their home near the the polish triangle, bordered by division, milwaukee, and ashland. The chicago theatre, originally known as the balaban and katz chicago theatre, is a landmark theater located on north state street in the loop area of chicago, illinois, united states. This year, the year of chicago theatre is taking over the popular millennium park film series. Currently, illinois has 9 driveins still in operation. More interesting is the fact that the cascade has consistently generated more email and positive comments to our site than any other illinois drivein. Patio theatre closed 6008 west irving park road, chicago, il. West chicago, il 60185 630 23150 visit website get directions detailed information.
For extra comfort, add pillows, throw blankets and even an area rug. Mchenry outdoor theater golden age cinemas, mchenry, illinois. Drive n theatre 16045 il33 newton, il 62448 formerly known as the fairview drivein, the drive n theatre is the most rural of illinois remaining outdoor cinemas. The information above is provided as a free service. First opening in 1954, the drivein theater features a single large outdoor screen that is used to show double features of firstrun films. Chicago cbsa beloved west suburban drivein movie theater is closing after 30 years. The owner of the mchenry outdoor drivein theater had hoped to open.
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