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.
✶ Thank you for your readership and contributions. ✶
Thursday, March 28
Tadesse Meskela, General Manager of Oromia Cooperative, shares the
success stories of his fair trade cooperative in Ethiopia tonight at 6pm at Metropolis Coffee, 1039 W. Granville. Free. Sponsored by Chicago Fair Trade and Metropolis.
Each year, Links Hall selects six performers for a 6-month LinkUp residency. This weekend, three residencies culminate with public performances. $15. 3435 N. Sheffield Ave., 7 PM. For more information, call 773-281-0824 or visit the website.
This international vintage poster fair attracts a score or more of dealers offering a diverse selection of original posters. Find something to fill that empty space on the wall above the sofa or just browse and wax nostalgic about the good old days (whenever they were). $12, from 11 AM to 6 PM. 77 E Randolph Street. For more information, visit the website.
In the grand tradition of families full of musicians, Hank Williams III plays his version country-fused rock at the Metro tonight. Hank says he's 100% "Hellbilly" and I think the show is sure to be turned up to "11". Tickets are $16, admission is available to all 18+, and it'll be a surefire way to rock out towards Monday morning.