Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler magazine, is scheduled to appear at the grand opening event for the Hustler Hollywood store at 3161 N Broadway in Chicago on September 7. Flynt will be present from 7-9 p.m. to sign copies of his new book, "One Nation Under Sex."

Event Details

The event on September 7 will feature Larry Flynt, who will appear with "Hustler Honeys." Attendees do not need to RSVP, and the first 50 people in line will receive Hustler gift bags. The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce announced Flynt's appearance via Facebook, noting he will be at the new store at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7.

The Hustler Hollywood store, located in the East Lakeview neighborhood, opened this month. It occupies the space previously held by Reckless Records, which relocated across the street two years prior. The store's website describes Hustler Hollywood as "a bright, refreshing alternative to the seedy adult bookstore."

Store Offerings and Neighborhood Changes

The new Hustler Hollywood store features a mannequin display in its windows. It sells adult gadgets, apparel, books, and DVDs. Additionally, some non-adult products are stocked, including copies of the 1996 Flynt biopic "The People vs. Larry Flynt," which stars Woody Harrelson.

The opening of the Hustler Hollywood store follows the closure of Adult Fantasy, an adult bookstore located at 2928 N. Broadway. Adult Fantasy, which featured private video viewing booths and had operated under various names since the 1970s, closed earlier this summer. The store's new Chicago location opened weeks after this closure.

Other changes are also occurring on the strip of Broadway just south of Belmont Avenue. An outpost of Los Angeles' Laugh Factory comedy club is planned for the former Lakeshore Theater space at 3175 N. Broadway. The Lakeshore Theater, a comedy performance venue, closed in April 2010 after operating since the fall of 2002. Prior reports indicated a red-carpet opening for the Laugh Factory had been planned for June but was postponed. An opening date for the Laugh Factory has not been announced.

Larry Flynt's Background

Larry Flynt is known as the controversial publisher of Hustler magazine. He has engaged in several notable First Amendment legal battles concerning the regulation of pornography. His life story was depicted in the 1996 movie "The People vs. Larry Flynt," with actor Woody Harrelson in the lead role.

Key Facts

  • Larry Flynt will appear at the Hustler Hollywood store at 3161 N Broadway in Chicago.
  • The event is scheduled for September 7, from 7-9 p.m.
  • Flynt will sign copies of his new book, "One Nation Under Sex."
  • The first 50 attendees will receive Hustler gift bags; no RSVPs are required.
  • The new Hustler Hollywood store opened this month in the East Lakeview neighborhood.
  • Flynt is known for his First Amendment legal battles and is the subject of the 1996 film "The People vs. Larry Flynt."