Virtual Tours

Discover Chicago and film virtually — through real-time participation, HD video, interactive maps, and other unique media forms.

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Sep 19, 2024

6:00 PM

Comedy in Chicago: The Marx Brothers and Bob Newhart

Learn about the Chicago connections of a few giants of American comedy

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Dec 4, 2024

1:00 AM

Behind the Scenes: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Yule love it! Unwrap the holiday magic and dive into the world of the Griswold family

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Past Virtual Tours

Browse our past virtual tours. Get notified when these events are playing again on a screen near you!

Tue, Sep 17
Batman in Chicago
Facebook Live
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Sep 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM CDT
Facebook Live
Travel virtually to two Chicago locations featured in The Dark Knight's memorable chase scene
Thu, Aug 15
Hollywood Bites: From Golden Age Glamour to Rom-Com Delights
Virtual: CJE CyberClub
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Aug 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
Virtual: CJE CyberClub
Discover a Chicago restaurant booth frequented by classic movie stars, and analyze food in "When Harry Met Sally"
Mon, Jul 22
Bob Newhart's Chicago
Facebook Live
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Jul 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
Facebook Live
Visit three Chicago locations near and dear to the late comedian and actor Bob Newhart
Thu, Jul 11
Singin' in the Rain and Chicago
Virtual: CJE CyberClub
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Jul 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
Virtual: CJE CyberClub
Celebrate six Chicago actors and the Hollywood musical for which they are most remembered
Thu, Jun 06
Classic Movie Theaters in Chicago's Rogers Park
Virtual: CJE CyberClub
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Jun 06, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
Virtual: CJE CyberClub
Uncover the histories of three movie theaters in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood
Tue, Apr 09
Cinematic Canines and Circus Stars in Chicagoland Cemeteries
CJE Community Days
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Apr 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
CJE Community Days
Delve into the intersection of film history, animal performers, and cemetery lore
Fri, Mar 29
Hollywood Backlot in Chicago's Suburbs
Facebook Live
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Mar 29, 2024, 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM CDT
Facebook Live
Tour a building originally built to care for German elderly and later, used as a setting for movies
Fri, Mar 22
Chicago's Woman-Owned "Movie Theatre of the Future"
Chicago Movie Club Facebook Group
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Mar 22, 2024, 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM CDT
Chicago Movie Club Facebook Group
Learn about a theater's unique ownership and why it was once called "the theatre of the future"
Fri, Mar 15
St. Patrick's Day in The Fugitive
Facebook Group
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Mar 15, 2024, 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM CDT
Facebook Group
Uncover why Chicago dyes its river and how The Fugitive took advantage of this annual event
Fri, Mar 08
What Is Oscar Bait? (And Why Is It Maestro?)
Facebook Group
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Mar 08, 2024, 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM CST
Facebook Group
As we countdown to the Oscars, let's answer the question "what is Oscar bait?"
Fri, Mar 01
Oscar Winners from Chicago
Facebook Group
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Mar 01, 2024, 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM CST
Facebook Group
Celebrate Oscar winners from Chicago and other areas of Illinois
Fri, Feb 23
Scandal and Controversy in Oscar History
Facebook Group
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Feb 23, 2024, 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM CST
Facebook Group
Rehash some of the Oscars' most controversial and scandalous moments!
Tue, Feb 20
Chicago's Historic Black Cemetery and Movies
Facebook Live
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Feb 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM CST
Facebook Live
Stroll virtually through a Chicagoland cemetery, and feel the presence of famous Black Americans interred there
Fri, Feb 16
The Oscar Statuette and Chicago
Facebook Group
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Feb 16, 2024, 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM CST
Facebook Group
Hear about Chicago's connection to the world's most recognized trophy!
Tue, Feb 13
Chicago, Food, and When Harry Met Sally
Facebook Live
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Feb 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM CST
Facebook Live
Take a virtual tour of UChicago while exploring this classic rom-com
Fri, Feb 09
How a Beach House Built the Oscars
Facebook Group
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Feb 09, 2024, 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM CST
Facebook Group
Unravel the Oscars' origins through tales of unions and a movie mogul's beach house
Fri, Feb 02
Groundhog Day on Groundhog Day
Facebook Group
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Feb 02, 2024, 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM CST
Facebook Group
This is part of our recurring "9:40 on Friday" series. Topics change weekly!
Tue, Jan 23
Chicago and The Wizard of Oz in Sculpture
Facebook Live
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Jan 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM CST
Facebook Live
Walk virtually through a Chicago park whose artwork honors 'The Wizard of Oz'

What's Included

Chicago Movie Tours' virtual tours and events incorporate the following, when applicable, to bring the subject matter to life:

HD video
High-quality photos
Expertly designed animated slideshows
Clips and screengrabs
Maps (to orient you as you "travel" with us)
Vintage newspaper articles and ads
Classic movie fan magazine excerpts
Well-researched commentary

Additionally, we always include opportunities for audience contribution.

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