Gapers Block has ceased publication.

Gapers Block published from April 22, 2003 to Jan. 1, 2016. The site will remain up in archive form. Please visit Third Coast Review, a new site by several GB alumni.
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A Day on the Force fundraiser

Are you missing the Chicago Force already? Well the three women who filmed A Day On the Force are having a fundraiser at the Bottom Lounge on Sunday at 7 pm. For $10 you'll get to meet Jane Danger (great name!), #34 and Gerra Bosco, #42 of the team, see Jen Slusser MC for the Chicago Kings, watch Three Dollar Bill perform, and see other performers, too.

Burlesque & Bondage!

Black Market Chicago Fetish Emporium is hosting "Once Upon a Hot Summer's Night: Burlesque & Bondage" at Vision Nightclub (formerly Dome Room), featuring two performances by the legendary Dita von Teese, erstwhile dame of Marilyn Manson. 10pm-4am, 21 and over, and fetishwear is encouraged (leave your jeans and ballcaps at home.) $15 in advance, $20 at the door. More info here or call 312/421.9690.

Chinatown Summer Festival

The 24th Annual Chinatown Summer Festival takes place this Sunday from 10:00 - 8:00 p.m. The fest features a Lion Dance procession at 1:00 p.m., great food, crafts, live music and entertainment. Free. For more information, call 312.225.6198.
 

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