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Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Chicago Suburbs Onscreen: Forest Park and Oak Brook From “Harry and Tonto” to “The West Wing,” see how two of Chicago's western suburbs have played leading roles onscreen Learn More View All Talks

Read about Chicago Movie Tours in the local, national, and international press. Press Read about Chicago Movie Tours in the local, national, and international press. Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Chicago Film Experience Feb 17, 2026 Chicago film historian Donte Diesel Williams talks with film professor Dr. Kelli Marshall of Chicago Movie Tours about romantic comedies made in Chicago. Watch Now Block Club Chicago Jan 8, 2026 Lovers of the classic 1986 Chicago film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” can get an exclusive tour at the Art Institute that guides guests through the iconic art featured in the film. Read More WGN Morning News Dec 17, 2025 Kelli Marshall takes guests through the Art Institute of Chicago on a tour titled “The Art of Ferris Bueller”—it looks at the same artworks as Ferris and his friends in the 1986 teen comedy “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Watch Now Chicago Tribune Nov 19, 2025 “In this instance, you’re discovering Chicago through a very specific part of a very specific film,” Marshall said. Read More NBC 5 Chicago May 4, 2025 Marshall gives tours at Union Station, and her customers always ask about that infamous scene [in The Untouchables]. “We know this scene was improv’d. It was not in the original script, which I find fascinating. It’s about nine and half minutes, so it’s lengthy.” Watch Now Patch Mar 1, 2025 "Through the use of original photographs, vintage newspaper articles, and a virtual reality Ferris Wheel experience, Kelli Marshall explores how women's fashion at the time had to balance both practicality and style." Read More NBC 5 Chicago Nov 21, 2024 "As 'Wicked' heads to theaters across the country, NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter takes a look at the city’s connection to 'The Wizard of Oz.'” Watch Now Chicago Symphony Orchestra Oct 23, 2024 "Chicago Movie Tours has offered a virtual walking tour (not currently available) that allows viewers wander (via HD video) through Oz Park, which pays tribute to the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Dorothy and Toto." Read More Off Topic Podcast Aug 12, 2024 "In this episode I had the chance to discuss the rich history of movie making in Chicago with Kelli from Chicago Movie Tours. Check out the episode, go follow her on all of the social media sites, and, more importantly, book a tour and learn something about cinema in Chicago." — Tom Powell, Jr. Listen Now WBEZ Chicago Jun 17, 2024 “From Fairgrounds to Film Set: Chicago’s Midway, Movies, and the 1893 World’s Fair” starts from the Midway Plaisance, whose ties go back to the World’s Fair, then winds along the tree-lined streets of Hyde Park to showcase five stops tied to the movies." Read More SHRM Apr 9, 2024 "Fans of the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” can even follow in the footsteps of Ferris and his pals through a special tour at the Art Institute of Chicago." Read More WGN Spotlight Chicago Nov 28, 2023 "You can walk in the footsteps of Ferris Bueller to see the Art Institute of Chicago through the eyes of the characters in the movie." Watch Now ABC 7 Chicago Oct 27, 2023 "The Brewster Building in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood catches the eye, inside and out." Watch Now Choose Chicago Oct 9, 2023 "Take a Chicago movie guided tour. Go 'on location' at various Chicago movie hotspots with Chicago Movie Tours. You’ll hit the highlights and even learn some unexpected history." Read More Chicago Mag Oct 9, 2023 "Step into Ferris’s shoes at the Art of Ferris Bueller tour, put on by Chicago Movie Tours." Read More Yahoo Jul 21, 2023 "Someone else [hey, that's us!] shared a photo of a mural painted on the side of a building in his birth city of Chicago..." Read More WBEZ Chicago Jun 22, 2023 "Build your own bucket list with our customizable guide to 250+ events and happenings around the city." Read More CNN Brazil Apr 2, 2023 "Those who go to Chicago will also be able to find special tours that involve famous locations and make movie lovers know the city from another perspective. One of them is Chicago Movie Tours." Read More The Points Guy Nov 18, 2022 "Scan the internet and you’ll find tour companies that have crafted '80s-movie-themed itineraries paying homage to the city’s famed landmarks and magical moments of movie lore: the demolition derby of "The Blues Brothers," the underbelly of Gotham City and, of course, the cultural touchstones and museums of "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off." — Caroline Lascom Read More Chicago Reader Oct 25, 2022 "If you’ve ever strolled through Woodlawn Cemetery in suburban Forest Park (which, given the season, might apply to some of you) you might have happened upon a section that features five elephant-shaped monuments...Learn more tonight from Chicago Movie Tours as they offer a free 20-minute online presentation on their Facebook page that will tell you more about the plots and their place in both Chicago and circus history." Read More Forgotten Hollywood Podcast Sep 19, 2022 "Doug Hess from Forgotten Hollywood discusses the impact Chicago has on the movies and Kelli's passion for Gene Kelly." Listen Now Washington Post Sep 16, 2022 "The director featured 40 works in that segment, notes Kelli Marshall, founder of Chicago Movie Tours. Marshall leads a 75-minute The Art of Ferris Bueller tour, which focuses on how the artwork relates to the characters and Hughes himself." Read More Chicago Reader Aug 23, 2022 "Chicago Movie Tours offers a free and entirely online look at the S.S. Eastland disaster, the 1915 shipwreck that resulted in the loss of over 800 passengers and crew after the ship rolled over onto its side while tied to a dock on the Chicago River. The tour company will offer a virtual presentation including insight from a cigar maker who lost family in the disaster, as well as recently unearthed film documenting the tragedy. It’s viewable on the Chicago Movie Tours Facebook page tonight at 7 PM." Read More Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Sep 21, 2021 "This presentation, which showcases Union Station and the special way it connects us all, is Part One of the library’s 'All Aboard!' series." — Riverside/Brookfield Landmark Read More Patch Jun 4, 2021 "Movie lovers can dive into three new classes by Chicago Movie Tours." Read More Chicago History Podcast May 20, 2021 "Tommy Henry from Chicago History Podcast and Kelli sat down with the screenwriter of Backdraft to discuss his experience with the fiery action thriller, shot in Chicago and released 30 years ago May 2021." Listen Now Moraine Valley Community College May 1, 2021 "Students who take Marshall's class will learn how to analyze specific subjects or film types. 'I always try to situate the material within the time frame it was created,' she says. 'After all, art, including cinema, isn’t created in a vacuum. There are reasons a film exists when it does, why it looks like it does, and why it affects who it does.'" Read More Chicago Reader Mar 5, 2021 "Chicago Movie Tours hosts a virtual tour of Union Station with an emphasis on its role in the movies." Read More Patch Feb 25, 2021 "On Tuesday, March 9, Kelli Marshall of Chicago Movie Tours leads a presentation about how Hollywood portrays women." Read More WBEZ Chicago Feb 8, 2021 "A local tour company is highlighting Chicago's historic connection to Mardi Gras." WBEZ Chicago Read More Patch Dec 29, 2020 "Explore the movie’s backstories, mix of Hollywood genres, and impact on Chicago-based film making. This program will be presented LIVE on Zoom by movie historian Kelli Marshall." Read More The UCSD Guardian Oct 4, 2020 "Watch tutorials by Chicago Movie Tours on how costumes, make up, and hair were put together for movies in the 1920s." Read More Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Jul 28, 2020 "Film scholar Kelli Marshall will explore the movie’s backstories, mix of Hollywood genres and impact on Chicago-based film-making." Read More Chicago Tribune May 28, 2020 "In April 2020, film scholar Kelli Marshall was ready to launch her new business, Chicago Movie Tours. 'I had a tour lined up for April 5 at Old Joliet Prison and it was actually sold out,' she said. 'But then the pandemic hit...'" Read More Washington Post "Could Ferris Bueller’s Day Off really be done?" "The director featured 40 works in that segment, notes Kelli Marshall, founder of Chicago Movie Tours. Marshall leads a 75-minute The Art of Ferris Bueller tour , which focuses on how the artwork relates to the characters and Hughes himself." Keep Reading

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Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Holiday Chaos: Behind the Scenes of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" Yule love it! Unwrap the holiday magic and dive into the world of the Griswold family Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! While You Were Sleeping in Chicago: A Holiday Stroll Visit the suburban Chicago village where the romantic comedy "While You Were Sleeping” was filmed Learn More View All Talks

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Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Horror Movies in Chicago: Child's Play and The Fury Delve into the backstories, productions, and locations of Chicago-based horror films "The Fury" and "Child's Play" Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Chicago Murals and Movie Stars Explore the lives of three stars via massive murals in Chicago Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Loop Landmarks on Film This talk is not currently available for booking. Learn More View All Talks

Upcoming Talks See where Kelli will be speaking next—online and in person. Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait / Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Register Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA Celebrate Illinois' Oscar winners, scandalous moments, and "Oscar bait" as you countdown to this year's Academy Awards Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Private: On the Run in Chicago: Behind the Scenes of The Fugitive / Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Learn more Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Clarendale Six Corners, 4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Uncover how "The Fugitive" blends TV history, cultural ritual, and Chicago’s architectural stage Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen / Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Register Mar 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Private: Chicago and The Wizard of Oz / Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Learn more Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT Skokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA Discover Chicago's many connections to the classic children's story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Registration links to dates in the far future may not yet be available. Check back, or subscribe to be notified . Host This Crowd Favorite! Mardi Gras and Movies in the Midwest Explore the history of Mardi Gras and its onscreen depictions, including some from Chicago film companies Learn More View All Talks