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
Tuesday, April 30
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, August 07 2005
Northalsted Market Days
Spanning six blocks, between Belmont and Sheridan, Northalsted Market Days is the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest and features everything from music to food to arts and crafts. Come hear live music and shop amongst the unique items sold by vendors from around the country while smelling the grilling meats and veggies. It's a great time to be a Lakeview resident! 11am-10pm.
Chicago River Flatwater Classic Paddle and Pedal
Today, starting at 10am, enjoy the Chicago River Flatwater Classic Paddle and Pedal organized by Friends of the Chicago River. Paddle 7 1/2 miles from Clark Park to Ping Tom Memorial Park or Join the 6th annual Chicago River Flatwater Classic. Fun for the whole family, the Flatwater features competitive and non-competitive paddling classes and a bicycle adventure for those who would rather ride. Spectators welcome at the festivities at the finish line in Ping Tom Park. Racing fees range from $15 to 35. Visit Friends of the Chicago River or call (312) 939-0490, ext. 10.
Fiction @ Myopic
In case you missed him last Friday night at the Dollar Store reading at the Hideout, catch Christian TeBordo tonight at a fiction edition of the Sunday poetry readings at Myopic Books, located at 1564 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago in Wicker Park. TeBordo will be reading from his book The Conviction and Subsequent Life of Savior Neck.
