# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Lunar New Year Screening of ESCAPE FROM THE 21st CENTURY - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema presents ESCAPE FROM THE 21ST CENTURY for our annual Lunar New Year screening at the Chicago Cultural Center!About this EventCelebrate Lunar New Year in Chicago with a free screening at the Chicago Cultural Center!Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema proudly presents ESCAPE FROM THE 21ST CENTURY, a genre-bending fantasy following three teenagers who discover they can time-travel with just one sneeze.RSVP REQUIRED.More info or questions, please email: asianpopupinfo@gmail.comPlease Note: Ticketing for this free screening does not guarantee entry. Entry is on a first-come, first-serve basis and subject to available seating.Reserved seats tickets holders must redeem their tickets no later than 15 minutes before showtimes. The festival has the right to release any unclaimed reserved seats 15 minutes before showtimes.To guarantee seating, we offer a donation option on our ticketing page. $5 donation per seat. Thank you for the support. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/21d23d40-0258-11f1-b7f9-5debf4abad34-rimg-w1200-h148-dcffffff-gmir.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkmP1aPiUns https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/22031140-0258-11f1-8fd9-c5750c09c605-rimg-w1200-h148-dcffffff-gmir.png This screening is co-presented with The Chicago Film Office of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and sponsored by the Consulate General of The People's Republic of China in Chicago. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/225d1820-0258-11f1-b7f9-5debf4abad34-rimg-w1200-h419-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/free-lunar-new-year-screening-of-escape-from-the-21st-century/100001982133739372 - **Event Categories**: chinese-new-year, pop-ups, nonprofit, festivals, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Claudia Cassidy Theatre - **lat**: 41.8837536 - **long**: -87.6249515 - **full address**: Claudia Cassidy Theatre, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Lunar New Year Screening of ESCAPE FROM THE 21st CENTURY - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ed48e759e6e0111e94753c2e39ebc79cf5bc67bb4c4bf4dccafd11fb9fa93a38-rimg-w1200-h800-dc180202-gmir.jpg?v=1770271301 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Lunar New Year Screening of ESCAPE FROM THE 21st CENTURY being held? - **A:** Free Lunar New Year Screening of ESCAPE FROM THE 21st CENTURY takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Claudia Cassidy Theatre, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Lunar New Year Screening of ESCAPE FROM THE 21st CENTURY? - **A:** Free Lunar New Year Screening of ESCAPE FROM THE 21st CENTURY is organized by Asian Pop-Up Cinema. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Lunar New Year Screening of ESCAPE FROM THE 21st CENTURY is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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