Neighborhood News: Forget Drive-Ins… Fulton Market has the Rooftop Cinema Club at the Emily Hotel!
Bright Lights. Big City. Great Movies!
Withawesomeweather expected this weekend, there’s no time like now to experience a night at Chicago’s own Rooftop Cinema Clubat Fulton Market’s Emily Hotel, 311 N. Morgan Street. The limited-run cinema opened on Wednesday and runs through July 7. Located on the hotel’s fifth floor terrace, this outdoor cinema experience features a weekly lineup of timeless favorites viewed on a state-of-the-art LED screen with wireless headphones.
The Experience….
It’s more than just a movie, it’s a whole film experience,” Founder and CEO Gerry Cottle told ABC7 in 2022, when the London-based cinema opened in Chicago. “You get there early, you socialize, you hang out with your friends and then you see your favorite movie on the big screen as the sun sets and the stars begin to sparkle. It really is quite magical.”
The venue has (for purchase) wireless headsets, comfy deckchairs and cozy blankets, innovative street food, craft cocktails, beers, and wine under Chicago’s brilliant starry sky. Prior to the movie, the rooftop has outdoor games to play.
Comfort and Class
Tickets range from $12-$29 per person, depending on the night and the event. For $23 per person, you can lay back in their leisurely Adirondack Chair – with a contoured seat, sloped backrest and full-length cushion, this chair was designed for outdoor lounging. For $4 more, you can add a bag of popcorn to your Adirondack Chair. For $29 per person, their date night spectacular is their Adirondack Love Seat + Popcorn, a double-width Adirondack perfect for you and your date, friend or loved one. Loveseats, according to the website, have a prime viewing position in the center rows of the cinema, and comes with a bag of popcorn, full-length cushions and side table to share.
Ticket price is per guest and must be purchased in pairs.
This Week …and Beyond
Rooftop Cinema Club begins the 2024 season with a tribute to Black Cinema. On Thursday, May 9, 1997’s LOVE JONES tells the story of a young couple figuring out their relationship and their professional lives against the backdrop of pressures and challenges typical of young love. Door time is 6:15pm, and the movie begins at 7:15pm.
Their second feature, THE BLACKENING, tells the story of a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway, only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. The movie starts at10pm, and doors open at 9:30pm.
On Friday, it’s the classic 10 Things I Hate About You, a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s comedy, The Taming of the Shrew.
For tickets, click here.
Guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis. The venue encourages guests to arrive early and together to ensure they can select their preferred seats. For a complete list of May events, click here.
But what if it rains?
In the event of a canceled screening due to inclement weather, Rooftop Cinema Club will notify you as soon as possible via email with details on how to transfer your tickets to another screening or obtain a refund. You can check the current status of a future screening on the program tiles of the venue page.
Enjoy, everyone!
Alison Moran-Powers and Dean’s Team Chicago
