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Live Events & Film Festivals

The Cult Classic Film Series is BACK!!! 

For the third year in a row, The Wilmette Theatre and George Mangan present the following films as part of the Cult Classic Film Series starting in October and ending in May.

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SEVEN DAYS IN MAY- 10/3/24

THE CHANGELING- 11/7/24

THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING- 12/5/24

DIRTY HARRY- 1/9/25

THE PARTY- 1/30/25

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK- 3/6/25

M*A*S*H- 4/3/25

THUNDERBALL- 5/1/25

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Tickets are just $10

All movies start at 6:00pm and we encourage you to keep the fun going after the show with dinner and drinks at Pit & Tap located at 1168 Wilmette Ave

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Tell Your Story Slam is back for our 4th SLAM! And this time we decided to leave the theme up to YOU! 

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Please submit your story idea to Amy and remember- your story has to be yours, true and only 5 minutes long!

amy@wilmettetheatre.com 

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If you don't want to tell a story, but want to be an audience member, please buy your tickets early! This show ALWAYS sells out!

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Thursday, April 24th: 7:00pm

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WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

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LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

7:00-9:00pm

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The bands will rotate, but the fun won't! 

Come listen to local bands perform each week for a small cover charge of only $10 and support your local, nonprofit THEATRE! Each ticket is also a voucher for ONE free drink of your choice... every drink after that is on you or your friends- so bring lots of friends! 

Want to be included in the lineup?

Contact Ben Currie: bdcurrie@gmail.com​​

STAND UP COMEDY!

THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025- DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM

HEADLINER: JIM FLANNIGAN

Jim Flannigan is a staple of the Chicago comedy scene, Flannigan combines quick, clever punchlines with a rapid-fire delivery for a uniquely hilarious and engaging show. Jim recently showcased his skills during a standout performance on Nate Bargatze’s show Nateland Presents. Jim has been featured at many of the top comedy festivals around the US, including the Boston Comedy Festival, Gilda's Laughfest and the Great American Comedy Festival, honoring the late Johnny Carson. When not headlining his own tours, Jim has opened for Demetri Martin, Brad Garrett and Sebastian Maniscalco, among others. Don’t just take everyone else’s word for it, come see for yourself why Jim Flannigan is one of the most in demand comedians working today.

Feature comics are: Kyle Alan, Seth Davis, and Colleen Brennan. With your hosts: Christina Lundin & Dan Muller

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Program Director

Amy Falkowski

1122 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA

​847-251-7424

501(C)(3) Taxpayer ID Number 26-2037375

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