Facets Cinematheque

1517 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Open · verified by Lumina November 2026

A nonprofit film center in Lincoln Park, established in 1975, that mixes restorations, cult and international titles with short-film festivals and Family Sunday screenings. It also offers film camps and venue rentals.

Quick facts

Type
Nonprofit, Art house
Address
1517 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone
(773) 281-9075
Opened
1975

What to expect

On screen

  • International film
  • Cult and midnight movies
  • Family films
  • Film festivals
  • Special events

At the theater

  • Private rentals

Good to know

Does Facets have programs for kids?
Yes. The site lists Family Sundays, family screenings and film camps.
Can I rent the space?
Yes, the site lists venue rentals.
Where is Facets Cinematheque?
Facets Cinematheque is at 1517 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614. Phone: (773) 281-9075.
Is Facets Cinematheque open?
Yes. Lumina verified Facets Cinematheque as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
How do I buy tickets for Facets Cinematheque?
Buy tickets directly from the theater using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (773) 281-9075.
What independent theaters are near Facets Cinematheque?
Logan Theatre in Chicago (2.2 mi), Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago (3.4 mi), and Chicago Filmmakers in Chicago (4.2 mi).
Logan TheatreGene Siskel Film CenterChicago Filmmakers

Getting there

1517 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Independent cinemas near Facets Cinematheque

Logan Theatre

Chicago, IL · 2.2 mi

A Logan Square neighborhood theater showing new releases alongside classics, late-night horror and a trivia night. Adult evening tickets were listed at $12, with $9 matinees.

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Gene Siskel Film Center

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The School of the Art Institute's two-screen cinematheque on State Street, showing international, independent and classic films and hosting festivals such as Black Harvest and the European Union Film Festival.

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Chicago Filmmakers

Chicago, IL · 4.2 mi

A Chicago film arts nonprofit that runs screenings and community events at its Firehouse Cinema in Edgewater, and presents the Onion City experimental film festival and the Reeling LGBTQ+ festival.

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Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre XQ

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ACX Harper Theater - Hyde Park

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A neighborhood multiplex in Hyde Park showing current wide releases, run by a small Chicago-area chain. The location has an on-site pizza kitchen, a taphouse and an arcade.

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Wilmette Theatre

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A nonprofit neighborhood theatre in downtown Wilmette that mixes current releases with live music, storytelling, comedy and film festivals. Wednesday evenings are band nights, and the building can be rented for private events.

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