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
Monday, April 29
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Sunday, March 03 2013
Chicago Polar Plunge
The annual Chicago Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics is today at 9:30am at North Avenue Beach. Register here or just go watch the fun.
International Sex Workers Rights Day Brunch
The Sex Workers Outreach Project Chicago hosts a potluck brunch and series of talks today from noon to 2:30pm in celebration of International Sex Workers Rights Day. The event will be held in a space near the Southport Brown Line stop; RSVP to meg@swop-chicago.org or on Facebook for the address.
Here's the Story @ Stage 773
Here's the Story, a storytelling series combined with a potluck is back at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, tonight. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm. This month's featured performers include Ian Belknap of Write Club, author Paulette McDaniels, musical duo River Rising, and actress Audrey Flegel. There is also an opportunity to sign up for open mic slots, to be drawn. Tickets are $8 or free if you bring a dish to share for the potluck. Buy tickets here.
Steamboat Bill, Jr. @ Doc Films
University of Chicago's Doc Films screens the 1928 Buster Keaton classic Steamboat Bill, Jr. tonight at 7:30pm in the Max Palevsky Cinema in Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E. 59th St. Admission is $5.
Bitchin' Purge @ Jerry's
Jerry's Sandwiches, 1938 W. Division St., hosts Bitchin' Purge, an "experimental story slam" featuring service industry workers talking about customers, tonight at 8pm. Steve Shields hosts, and standup comedian Danny Kallas performs. $5 donation at the door benefits the Maebell Ward Foundation.
