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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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Friday, March 29

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Bookslut reading @ Hopleaf

The Bookslut Reading Series returns once again for another evening of author readings at Hopleaf (5148 N. Clark). Scheduled to read tonight: Michael Shilling (Rock Bottom), Dan Everett (Don't sleep, There Are Snakes) and Dan Barker (Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists). The reading starts tonight at 7:30, and is free and open to the public.

Live at Maxim's with Rick Kogan: Dennis DeYoung

Journalist Rick Kogan interviews musician Dennis DeYoung about Styx and his recent work in musical theater Live at Maxim's, the Nancy Goldberg International Center, 24 E. Goethe St. There's a reception at 6pm; the show starts at 6:30. Tickets are $25: call 312-742-8497 or visit dcatheater.org to order.

Cancer Bitch @ Women & Children First Bookstore

Join local author S.L. Wisenberg at her debut Chicago reading of The Adventures of Cancer Bitch tonight at 7:30pm, at Women & Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St. For more details, call 773-769-9299.

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.

 

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