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
Tuesday, May 7
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BY DAY
Wednesday, June 06 2007
Wine. Dine. Donate @ MK Restaurant
Head to MK tonight for Wine. Dine. Donate, a benefit for America's Second Harvest sponsored by Epicurious.com. The MK himself (Michael Kornick), along with co-chefs from Blue Water Grill and Nine Steak House, will be whipping up lobster, rabbit and rhubarb for your $100 donation.
Pilsen To Pilsen Fest
Pilsen To Pilsen Fest is not some sort of attempt by UIC to throw a party while they convert more land into local yuppie housing, it is in fact a look back at the area's rich history. Events take place at Polvo, Busker, Czechoslovak Heritage Museum and includes movies, interactive media, discussion and music. From 10 am - 9pm. All events are free.
RUI: Reading Under the Influence
Reading Under the Influence Goes Gay in celebration of Gay Pride Month. Join guest readers Kathie Bergquist, Aileen Keown Vaugh, Dana Litoff, Darwyn Jones, Byron Flitsch and David Harvey along with the RUI regulars for rousing readings of both original and well-known published works. $3 at Sheffield's, 3258 N. Sheffield, 7-10pm. Email info[at]readingundertheinfluence[dot]com for more information.
Walking w/Women through Chicago History @ W&CF
Women & Children First welcomes feminist historian Jean Spaay Hunt as she discusses her latest book, Walking with Women through Chicago History II: Three Loop Tours. The book follows the city's first public school teacher, avant-garde painters, radio actors, social activists and labor organizers. Hunt will provide insight on the tours and the research that brought these women's work to light. Free at 7:30pm, 5233 N. Clark St. Call 773-769-9299 for more information.
Jump! Boys @ Cultural Center
This 2005 Taiwanese feature about seven young gymnasts is part of Cinema/Chicago's International Summer Screening series. Free, in the Claudia Cassidy Theater, 7:30 PM. 78 E. Washington Street. For more information, call 312-744-6630 or visit the website.
Chicago Singles for BYOB's First Dinner
Chicago Singles for BYOB's inaugural event: Four women and four men are invited to dine at various BYOB restaurants. The first dinner will be held Wednesday, June 6th. To reserve a spot, email ChicagoSinglesBYOB@gmail.com or visit http://chicagosinglesbyob.blogspot.com/ for more information.
