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
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Tuesday, June 16 2009
Funny Ha-Ha @ Hideout
Chicago's favorite humor reading series is back at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, with readings from Tales from the Scale author and blogger Erin J. Shea, "Talkin' Funny" and "Impress These Apes" host Steve Gadlin, AV Club head writer and The Big Rewind author Nathan Rabin, Captive Audience author Dave Reidy and poet Robbie Q. Telfer -- plus short films by Steve Delahoyde. Hosted by Claire Zulkey, author of An Off Year. The show runs from 6:30pm to 8pm, and it's a $5 suggested donation at the door -- proceeds benefit the Neighborhood Writing Alliance. 21+
Onion City Festival Opening Night @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents the opening night of the 21st Onion City Experimental Film and Video Festival. The evening's program is a series of short films from the USA and abroad; running time is about 90 minutes. Showtime is at 8pm; see the Chicago Filmmakers Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2800.
Year One @ Music Box
As the opening event for the 2009 Just For Laughs festival there will be a screening of the new Jack Black/Michael Cera film Year One tonight at 7:30pm at the Music Box Theatre. Director and screenplay author Harold Ramis will be on hand to accept a lifetime achievement award from the festival. Tickets are available through the Just For Laughs Chicago Website. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Tuesdays on the Terrace : Josh Berman @ MCA
Tuesdays on the Terrace presents free evening jazz concerts on the MCA's terrace and sculpture garden. This Tuesday, cornetist Josh Berman entertains from 5:30 to 8 pm. In case of rain, the events take place inside Puck's Café. Free. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago, 312.397.4010.
