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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BY DAY
Sunday, January 03 2010
Holiday Panto Benefit Show @ Hideout
Come out to the Hideout today for a special re-play of their 4th Annual Holiday Panto, "Ho Ho Ho the Humanity", to benefit three cast members who were left homeless and without possessions after a December house fire. Tickets are $12/$5 kids (get them in advance). There are two shows, one at 3pm and one at 6pm. Details. All ages and family friendly. The Hideout is located at 1354 W. Wabansia. 773-227-4433
Canasta @ Simon's (FREE)
Lovely local group Canasta squeezes into the back corner at Simon's in Andersonville tonight for 2 free sets of music. Come out and enjoy a warm glass of glogg and hear the gang play. FREE Simon's Tavern is located at 5210 N. Clark St. just north of Foster Ave. 773-878-0894. Music starts at 9pm.
Naked Girls Reading Presents "Pulp!"
This BYOB brunch by Naked Girls Reading features skin and smut, with a book release party for Hard Case Crime's newest novel, "The Corpse Wore Pasties" - by author and Naked Girls Reading NYC producer Jonny Porkpie. The event takes place at noon at Studio L'Amour (939 W. Randolph). Reservations required--spaces are $20 for one, and $35 for two--and can be made online. Call (312) 243-6690 for more information.
Complimentary Cake @ Brasserie Jo
In celebration of the French holiday King Day, Brasserie Jo is offering complimentary "King's Cake" to all dining guests. This flaky, puffed-pastry is filled with almond creme and is being specially prepared for Brasserie Jo by the French Pastry School. Brasserie Jo is located at 59 West Hubbard, Chicago. (312) 595-0800.
