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, April 24
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, May 17 2009
Destroyer @ Empty Bottle
Destroyer plays at the Empty Bottle, Sunday, May 17th at 9:30pm. Tickets are $12. See Transmission for details.
Free Admission to the New Modern Wing @ Art Institute/Depository Food Drive
From May 16-22, you can visit the newly opened Modern Wing of the Art Institute (111 S. Michigan Ave) for free. For the $12-18 that you're saving in admission, help out the hungry in Chicago by bringing a donation for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, who will be accepting non-perishable items at food collection sites that will be located on the Michigan Avenue and the Monroe Street sides of the building.
Aleksander Hemon @ Book Cellar
Award-winning author Aleksander Hemon will be at the Book Cellar to read from and discuss his new collection of short stories, Love and Obstacles. Free at 3pm at 4736 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.
Andersonville Wine Walk
Spend today (2-5pm) browsing at 22 of Andersonville's shops while you imbibe on wines provided by In Fine Spirits. Tickets $25. Event benefits the Andersonville Development Corporation.
Sell & Swill Yard Sale @ Fizz
On the first and third Sundays of the month, Fizz Bar & Grill (3220 N. Lincoln Ave.) hosts a "Sell & Swill Yard Sale" in their tented beer garden. Booths feature arts & crafts, jewelry, vintage clothes and cool collectibles. Doors open at noon. Free, but if you'd like to rent a booth, it's $10. Call 773-348-6000 for more information.
