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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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Sunday, September 21

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Chances Dances @ Hideout

LGBTQ dance party Chances Dances returns to the Hideout tonight from 11:30pm till 2:30am. This month the People's DJ Collective spin the records. $5 admission. 21+

Sugar & Gold, Hollywood Holt @ Schubas

Sugar & Gold, Hollywood Holt and Yip Deceiver play at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., tonight. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $10 online or at the door. 18+

Erin Go Beer! Irish Pubs of Chicago

The Chicago History Museum hosts a walking tour of Irish bars and drinks (and probably drunks, too) and mini-lectures on St. Patty's Day tonight; tickets $20-25. 1pm-4pm, 1601 N. Clark St.

Chicago Flower & Garden Show

The Chicago Flower & Garden Show runs March 5-13 at Navy Pier. Check out landscaping displays and tabletop arrangements, learn about new products and techniques, and enjoy a bit of greenery in still-dreary March. Hours are 10am to 8pm Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm Sunday. Tickets are $15 weekdays, $17 weekends for adults, $5 for kids all the time. Monday through Thursday, there's a $13 after work special from 4 to 8pm.

 

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