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
Wednesday, September 17
Slowdown
BY DAY
Monday, April 21 2008
"Friends With Benefits" @ Schubas
Schubas presents Friends with Benefits, a weekly series of concerts to benefit various charities. The headlining act for each of this month's concerts is The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, with different supporting acts showing up each week. The show starts tonight at 8:00 PM, it's an 18+ show, and tickets are $6 and available from the Schubas site. Schubas: 3159 N. Southport. (773) 525-2508. For more information, see our feature in Transmission.
Literaturlenz @ Goethe-Institut Chicago
This annual event from the Goethe-Institut Chicago showcases unique voices in German-languange literature. Readings are in English and German and feature authors Michael Kleeberg, Catalin Dorian Florescu and Thomas Glavinic. Free, but a $5 donation is appreciated. 6pm. 150 N. Michigan Ave. 312-263-0472.
Homebuyer Workshop @ Harold Washington Library
Feeling ready to take the plunge and buy your own home, but feel overwhelmed with all of the steps involved? The Harold Washington Library is hosting a free workshop in the Authors Room to help you better understand the homebuying process. 12pm. 400 S. State St.
