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
Saturday, April 20
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BY DAY
Monday, May 11 2015
CIADC Opening Day Celebration
The Chicago Industrial Arts and Design Center will be hosting their ribbon cutting ceremony and open house today from 10am to noon at 6433 N Ravenswood. You'll be able to tour their facilities, meet some of their instructors, learn about becoming a member, and more. There will be light refreshments and the event is free and open to the public.
Cirlesque! The Sexy Side of Circus-Juxtaposing Cirque & Neo-Burlesque @Untitled
More than 20 artists will be displaying their circus and burlesque prowess tonight at Untitled, 111th W. Kinzie St., as a fundraiser for the 2nd annual Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival. Live music by Lowdown Brass Band and a DJ at the all night dance party following the show. Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 9pm. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door.
Trust Us/Screw You @ Neo-Futurarium
The Neo-Futurists present Trust Us/Screw You, an investigation into the tradition of American confidence men. The show will feature live music, and actual games of chance (so bring a dollar or two). The show happens at the Neo-Futurarium (5153 N. Ashland, at Foster) and runs through June 13; see the Neo-Futurists' site for tickets and details, or call (773) 878-4557.
