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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The Dutchmen, Knuckleduster @ Double Door

The Dutchmen, Knuckleduster and the Sleep Defense rock the Double Door. Doors open at 8pm. $5 admission, 21 and over.

Third Coast Int'l Audio Festival Listening Room @ Steppenwolf

The Third Coast International Audio Festival, an annual audio competition started by Chicago Public Radio, presents the latest in a series of live events tonight from 7:00 to 9:00. The Listening Room presents a discussion about the relationships between documenters and their subjects. Scheduled to attend: independent radio producer Dan Collison (from Chicago's Long Haul Productions) and filmmaker Steve James (one of the creators of the celebrated 1993 film Hoop Dreams). The Listening Room will take place at the Garage Theater at Steppenwolf, 1650 N. Halsted. For more information or to reserve tickets contact info@thirdcoastfestival.org or call (312) 948-4682.

Flirting with Disaster

The American Red Cross of Chicago invites you to an evening of "hot Latin music and spicy Indian cuisine at the rouge-hued tapas bar and lounge, Vermilion," 10 W. Hubbard. From 5pm to 7:30pm enjoy drink specials, appetizers, raffle prizes and the company of "Chicago's most-eligible, philanthropic singles." $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call Maureen Kelly at 312/729-6339 for reservations or with any questions.
 

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