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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
Sunday, September 14
Slowdown
BY DAY
Wednesday, November 26 2008
Skybox @ Subterranean
With songs titles like "Various Kitchen Utensils" Skybox attracts a pretty varied crowd. Their sound ranges from old timey cabaret on through to dreamy electro-pop keeping listeners on their toes, and dancing too. Look for an interview with the band in Transmission. This show is 17+. 2011 North Ave, doors at 8pm, show at 8:30pm. Tickets $8.
Kid Sister w/ Flosstradamus @ The Metro
Come out tonight to the "Get Fresh" single release party at The Metro, where Kid Sister worked just two short years ago. She will be performing with Flosstradamus, widely considered to be the best DJs in Chicago. This all ages show starts at 7pm and tickets are $16. 3730 N. Clark St. Call 773.549.0337 for more info.
26th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival
That's right: turkey testicles. As many as you can eat for just $10 from 11am to 1 in the morning at this long-running event at the Parkside Pub, 11721 E. Main St. in northwest suburban Huntley. Several bands will perform, and there are t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats available for souvenir purchase. Call 847-669-8496 or check here for more details.
CTA Holiday Train: Blue Line
The CTA Holiday Train brings joy to Chicago transit riders for the 2008 holiday season. Santa will greet riders on the blue line with candy canes and season's greetings. A Forest Park-bound train departs from the O'Hare stop at 2:30 pm. The O'Hare-bound run leaves Forest Park at 4:12 pm. Click here for a timetable. A complete list of dates and lines for the CTA holiday train is available here. Normal CTA fares apply. 888-YOUR-CTA (888-968-7282).
