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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Thursday, October 2
In preparation for Bike to Work Week, the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation is offering this noontime program, which addresses appropriate clothing, riding at night, carrying and parking your bike, choosing a route, and other commuting considerations. 200 N Columbus Drive. Free. For more information, visit the website.
Curated by Umbrella Music, this music series showcases improvisation-based jazz and new material, and mixes emerging talents with established musicians. Tonight's performance features alto saxophonist Greg Ward. 7 PM. Free, but tickets are required: call 312-742-8497. Gallery 37, 66 E Randolph. For more information, call 312-742-6630 or visit the website.