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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Strange Happenings @ Rotofugi

It's girls, girls, girls at Rotofugi tonight, featuring paintings by Kelly Vivanco, Juri Ueda and Rudy Fig. 6-10pm, 1955 W. Chicago Ave. For more information call (312) 491-9501 or visit the site.

Imerman Angels Spring Fling @ Enclave

Come ring in Spring with Imerman Angels at one of Chicago's best events of the season. It is time to warm up with good friends, good times for a good cause!

The night will include open bar and food from 8-10pm as well as a special DJ and dance performance by Platinum Events. Presale tickets are available online for $30; if available, tickets will sold at the door for $40. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Imerman Angels, not-for-profit organization providing one-on-one cancer support: connecting cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers.

Enclave
220 W. Chicago Ave.

Livewire Theatre's "Wonder of the World" @ The Side Project 8pm

Livewire Theatre's Jeff Recommended production runs through April 5th.

A twisted and kooky comedy of the best kind: one with heart. "Wonder of the World" is a meditation on relationships in all their many forms, Lindsay-Abaire takes one woman's life crisis, throws her and a cast of one-of-kind characters into a barrel and has them ride on the waterfall's edge of insanity and self discovery.

Th-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm & 7pm
The Side Project
1439 W Jarvis
$15 tickets available here

Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary @ CSO

Possibly one of the two biggest names in jazz and jazz recordings,Blue Note's anniversary concert makes its stop in Chicago. With an impressive lineup of younger artists, the legacy of the artists on which the label and jazz itself was built will be explored. 8pm, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets available here.

likemind Chicago @ Spa Cafe

likemind, a gathering of creative people, happens today at 8am at Spa Cafe (112 W. Monroe). No RSVP is required; just show up and be part of the group.

 

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