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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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TODAY
Saturday, December 20
Slowdown
BY DAY
Friday, March 30 2012
GB Karaoke Get-Together @ Cafe Bong Ho
Gapers Block gets together tonight at Cafe Bong Ho,
5706 N. Clark St., for what looks to be an annual tradition: karaoke! Join us at 8pm to sing yourself hoarse while drinking cheap beer and soju shots. You don't have to be good, just a good sport -- and if you can sing "Don't Stop Believin'," "Africa" or "Total Eclipse of the Heart," tonight's the night! RSVP on Facebook, or just meet us there! 21+
Everything Is Terrible! Presents Bulletproof @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre and Everything Is Terrible! present a one-time screening of the 1988 Gary Busey film Bulletproof, aka your worst nightmare, butthorn. Bulletproof screens tonight at midnight, so don't be late. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Broadzilla! The Burlesque Beast @ Exit
Stop by Exit (1315 W North Ave) tonight, Friday March 30th, to watch Chicago's favorite burlesque troupe Vaudezilla shimmy and shake in Broadzilla! The Burlesque Beast. The free show has been running for nearly three years now and features two performances (10:30 pm and 1 am) populated with a bevy of beauties including Anita Lilmore, Hedy Wallbanger, Po'Chop, and hosted by Shirley Knot. Visit Vaudezilla's website for more details and a complete list of performers.
Red Balls @ Stage 773
Red Balls, a film chronicling the (fictional) exploits of the Chicago Underground Dodgeball League, screens tonight at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., at 10:30pm. Tickets are $10.
MeSoFar: New in Town
Check out a unique kind of singles event with MeSoFar. Ten single Chicago newbies will share their stories with a crowd of similarly single Chicagoans and see if sparks fly. For tickets and to learn more, check out MeSoFar's website.
Benjamin Busch @ The Book Cellar
Tonight the Book Cellar welcomes Benjamin Busch, veteran, indie film director and actor on the TV show "The Wire." He'll be signing his new memoir, Dust to Dust, which chronicles his childhood in upstate New York, his time as a Marine in the Iraq War and the deaths of his parents (including his famous father). The Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln, at 7pm.
Paintings by Mario Desa @ Firecat Projects
Come to Firecat Projects (2124 N. Damen Ave.) for the opening of You might live, but you won't love, paintings by Mario Desa. Beer by 3 Floyds, wine by Red and White Wines Chicago. This event is free, and runs 7-10pm. For more information visit Firecat Projects or Mario Desa.
Roctober 20th Anniversary Book/Magazine Release Party @ Quimby's
Roctober magazine turns 20 with a magazine and book release party at Quimby's. Guests can purchase copies of Roctober #50 as well as Flying Saucers Rock n Roll: The Best of Roctober and Aaron Cohen's Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace. There will also be readings, a Q&A about the history of Roctober, and karaoke with Chic-A-Go-Go's Ratso. Quimby's, 1854 W. North Ave., 773-342-0910.
Typeforce 3 @ Co-Prosperity Sphere
The third annual Typeforce exhibition of typographic arts, opens tonight at Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St., from 7pm to 11pm. Work by more than two dozen artists will be on display. Free.
Cycle Collective Spring Tune-Up & Wash
The Cycle Collective holds a spring tune-up and bike wash on the DePaul University quad, at Fullerton and Seminary, from 2pm to 4:30pm. Bring your bike and learn how to tune it up yourself. Free, but donations encouraged.
Of Monsters and Men @ Park West
The biggest thing to explode out of Iceland since that volcano way back when, Of Monsters and Men is bringing their indie folk jam fest to Chicago on Friday March 30th at Park West. Tickets are sold out but still available on Stub Hub.
Chairlift @ Empty Bottle
Put on your dancing shoes and get yourself to The Empty Bottle tonight to see electronic-pop band Chairlift ignite the stage with their futuristic sound. The 21+ show begins at 10pm, and Nite Jewel and Moon Furies will open. Tickets are $13 and are currently sold out. The Empty Bottle is located at 1035 N. Western Ave.
