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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TODAY
Thursday, April 25
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, August 28 2005
Chicago Poetry Block Party
Part of the 2005 Chicago Poetry Fest, the Chicago Poetry Block party is an "anything goes block party" featuring the readings of numerous local poets. Between Western and Artesian on Bloomingdale, in front of Woman Made Gallery, the free events is geared toward visitors of all ages. 2-7:30pm. Visit the website for a complete listing of participating poets.
Burlesque Finishing School Student Show
Join Michelle L'amour (Miss Exotic World 2005) and her burlesque students as they take the stage for the first time presenting their own striptease routines. These girls have worked very hard to present an entertaining evening of burlesque. Come check out Chicago's newest burlesque talent. The show, at the Lakeshore Theatre, starts at 8:30. Tickets $5 at the door.
Chicago Antique Market
Because the last Sunday of the month only happens...once a month, head out today to the Chicago Antique Market on Randolph between Ada & Ogden from 8am-4pm. The market is an indoor and outdoor European-style urban antique market located along the historic and distinctive Randolph Street Market District. Collectors, dealers, retail buyers, designers, domestic and international visitors, families and friends come together to celebrate, preserve, swap and shop treasures from the past. Fun and fabulous food and drink specialties abound! Come and dine al fresco against the backdrop of the beautiful Chicago skyline. For more information, contact: City Markets, Inc. 312-951-9939.
Serendipity Theatre Sampler @ The Hideout
Tonight at the Hideout, the Serendipity Theatre is running "The Sampler", a preview of the company's upcoming events, including their Second Story reading series. There will be readings from Courtney Shaughnessy, Ellen Fairey, Gerrit O’Neill, Megan Stielstra, and Steve Amick, as well as music from DJ White Russian, The Low Down Brass Band, and The Big Rock Show. Doors open at 7:30, and admission is $10. The Hideout is at 1354 W. Wabansia.
Yappy Hour
Tonight, from 3–5pm, the Anti-Cruelty Society will host a Yappy Hour with appetizers and drinks for you and your dog at the House of Blues Hotel. The cost is $40 per person and dog couple. For more information, please call Angie Washington at 312.923.2423 or email awashington{at}loewshotels.com. (Please, no aggressive dogs or dogs in heat. Dogs must be current on vaccinations & all dogs must remain on a leash.)
Live Underground Presents...
Live Underground Presents . . . Juice featuring Outer Limitz with Qwazaar of Typical Cats, Mass Hysteria, The Big Wiz and Reach performing at The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace (at Elston). The show starts at 9pm (18 and over). Tickets are $9 in advance and $10 at the door.
Bucktown Arts Fest
What started as a small gathering of local artists, the annual Bucktown Arts Fest now presents a large variety of art, including painting, sculpture, photography, music and more. It's a great way to check out what's happening in the Chicago art world without being badgered by that pesky "large-scale commercialism." The fest is located at Senior Citizen's Park, at Oakley and Lyndale, near the Western Blue Line stop. Hours are from 11am-7pm. (At the time of posting the official website wasn't working. Here's hoping it is now.)
