Comments on: The end of an era: Gapers Block at the Bong

The end of an era: Gapers Block at the Bong

eamondaly — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:32:07 -0800

Metafilter's own me3dia had already planned a Gapers Block shindig at the Bong for Friday night, but now it'll be tinged with sadness: Cafe Bong is officially closing in two weeks. Come on out and say goodbye with a shot and a song before a Chicago institution shuts its doors.

By: misskaz

misskaz — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:54:25 -0800

I have a birthday party to attend, but will try to swing by late. I assume you'll be there late.

By: MCMikeNamara

MCMikeNamara — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:51:27 -0800

Damn - this news makes me sadder than I would expect. Wish I'd seen this post before I went out last night and was out til dawn. If you see me in two weeks (I started working from home every other Friday) remind me that "working from home" is not the same as "taking the day off." Also that I am 37 fucking years old. That said, I'm about to take a nap, so we might still try to stop by. If I wake up before tomorrow.

By: youngergirl44

youngergirl44 — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:04:13 -0800

Oh dear! This is awful... Where will we get our karaoke pr0n? I do feel like going out tonight, so I'm a likely maybe at this point. I will consult with The Boyfriend and maybe we can take the magic Damen bus up there.

By: evisceratordeath

evisceratordeath — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:41:00 -0800

This is a compelling prospect. I'm going to try to make it.

By: deathpanels

deathpanels — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:10:56 -0800

By sheer coincidence, I was there last night! Wish I'd seen this IRL before. I was there with a friend who's visiting from out of town. We had no idea the place was closing.

By: eamondaly

eamondaly — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:02:24 -0800

Bummer! I was the loudmouth with the beard. We're going to have a couple more farewell nights over the next couple of weeks, so maybe we'll see you!

By: brujita

brujita — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:59:39 -0800

Two Chicago meetups! Great to see you!