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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Hysterical Women Live!

Hysterical Women, an all-lesbian stand-up comedy group, will be performing tonight at the Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, 1229 W. Belmont, at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $10. More information is available at the Bailiwick Website, or call (773) 883-1090.

Interactive Showgirls Screening

You know Showgirls has become a cult classic, right? Well, so does MGM. As a promotion for the new "VIP Edition" DVD, an "interactive screening of the campy stripper flick is showing at the Landmark Century Cinemas, 2828 N. Clark, tonight at 7:30pm. You'll be given a goodie bag of props -- including fake $100 bills to throw at the screen during lapdance scenes -- and prizes will be given for the best costumes. Best of all, it's free! Just download a copy of this PDF ticket for you and a guest. It's first-come, first-served, so get there early to grab a seat. More info here.

Bob Newhart statue unveiled

Today at 8:00 AM at 430 N. Michigan Avenue, TV Land will unveil a bronze statue of Bob Newhart, whose "Bob Newhart Show" took place in Chicago, and whose character had a psychiatry office in that building. Bob Newhart (who was born in Oak Park, oddly enough) will speak at the ceremony. So you should attend, and then shout out, "Hi, Bob!" And then take a drink. Ha!
 

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