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
Friday, April 26
Slowdown
BY DAY
Wednesday, March 04 2009
James Asmus @ Challengers Comics
Fresh off his "X-Men: Manifest Destiny" short stories, JAMES ASMUS is stepping up to a full-length Nightcrawler one-shot, X-Men: Quitting Time. And he'll be swinging by Challengers today for a special signing, 5-7pm. 1845 N. Western Ave, 2R. Free!
Rec Room @ Black Rock
The Reconstruction Room presents "You Give Me Growing Pains, Theodore Huxtable," a series of stories themed on the '80s curated by Mary Hamilton with readings by Jac Jemc, Lindsay Hunter, Mary Hamilton and Jill Summers, Tobias Amadon Bengelsdorf, Nicolette Bond, Meg Barboza, Brian Costello, Zach Plague, Allison Gruber and Erin Teegarden. Tonight at the Black Rock, 3614 N. Damen, starting at 8pm.
CIMMfest Opening Night Party
The Chicago International Movies and Music Festival kicks off tonight with a pre-festival party at St. Paul's Cultural Center (2215 W. North). There will be a screening of the film Yard Work is Hard Work, the Chicago premiere of Jason Buim's documentary Todd P Goes to Austin (with a Q&A session afterwards), and live music by local band Percolator. Doors open at 6:30pm, films start showing at 7, and admission is free. For more information check out the CIMMfest Website.
Scrabble Night @ The Coffee Studio
Andersonville's The Coffee Studio hosts its monthly Scrabble Night tonight between 6:30 and 8:30pm. Boards and dictionaries will be provided -- just show up and you'll be matched with someone of similar skill level. All levels are welcome, from beginner to certified Word Freak. Prizes will be awarded for high scores. The Coffee Studio is located at 5628 N Clark St.
Soup and Bread @ The Hideout
The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) holds its Soup and Bread weekly fundraiser tonight for the Greater Chicago Food Depository where local chefs and foodies prepare a selection of soups for your casual slurping from the bar's crock pots. Donations encouraged. Event runs 5-8pm.
Happy Birthday, Chicago! @ Chicago History Museum
Celebrate the city's 172nd birthday party @ at the Chicago History Museumwith music, crafts, and birthday cake from 10am-pm General admission to the Museum is FREE. 1601 N. Clark St. Call (312) 642-4600 for more details.
