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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, October 12
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, August 30 2009
Insider's Wine Tasting @ In Fine Spirits
Matthew Rorich of Napa Valley's Forlorn Hope Winery comes to In Fine Spirits (5420 N. Clark St.) to share some unusual varietals such as Torrontes (La Gitana), Verdello (Que Saudade) and Touriga Nacional (Mil Amores). Spend the afternoon (from 3-5pm) enjoying wine and light paired appetizers. Cost is $15, and reservations can be made by calling (773) 334-9463.
B1G T1ME @ The Long Room (FREE)
Chicago's only Tom Waits tribute band B1G T1ME plays the Long Room tonight. No Cover. Two sets, the first of which starts at 9:30pm. The Long Room is located at 1612 W. Irving Park (Irving+Ashland). FREE
Slow Food Chicago's Pig Roast @ Goose Island
Slow Food Chicago hosts a benefit pig roast today @ Goose Island Brewery, 1800 West Fulton, 3-7pm. Heaps of food (even for vegetarians), beer, wine and soda will make you smile. Food always does, right? Tickets $50-55.
Lucha Libre Mexicana @ Congress Theatre
Spanish for "free fighting", lucha libre combines costuming and theatrics with professional wrestling to create something that's part-sport, part-pageantry. Catch it tonight at the Congress Theatre (2135 N Milwaukee Ave), featuring luchadores La Parka, Blue Demon, Jr., Perro Aguayo, Jr. and Damian 666. 6pm, buy your tickets here.
