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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
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BY DAY
Wednesday, September 02 2009
Veggie Bingo @ Hideout
If you liked the wildly successful Soup and Bread series at the Hideout from earlier this year, then you'll love Veggie Bingo, which brings together bingo and food--a weekly event where participants play the venerable old-school game and win locally made or grown prizes such as a jar of honey, a bar of soap...and the grand prize being a box of produce from Irv and Shelley's (whoa!). Event runs Wednesdays beginning July 8 through September 9 from 6-8pm at the Hideout, 1354 West Wabansia; cards are $1 each (six for $5) and can be purchased onsite. Hot dogs and tofu pups will be served, so all your early evening needs will be met. All proceeds benefit NeighborSpace.
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.
The Cult/Living Things @ House of Blues
The Cult comes to House of Blues Chicago tonight as part of their LOVE LIVE tour, where they will be playing the 1985 LOVE album in it's entirety. Playing with them will be the younger rock band Living Things, who are no doubt influenced by post-punk bands from the 80's like The Cult. Tickets are $36 ($38 day of show). Show starts at 8pm. 329 N. Dearborn. 17+
RUI: Reading Under the Influence
RUI: Reading Under the Influence celebrates their 50th set of readings with the theme "Fighting Words." This month they welcome 2nd Story ensemble members J. Adams Oaks, author of Why I Fight, and Nadine Warner, along with GB Mechanics editor Ramsin Canon and local writer Kyle Chaney. Admission is $3 to the 7:30pm readings at Sheffield's, 3258 N. Sheffield Ave. Email info[at]readingundertheinfluence[dot]com for more information.
Andrew Zimmerman @ Green City Market
Andrew Zimmerman of Sepia will give a cooking demonstration today at 10:30am at the Green City Market, Stockton and LaSalle Drives.
Jedi Mind Tricks @ Subterranean
Jedi Mind Tricks (Vinnie Paz & Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind) bring the Hell Awaits Tour to Subterranean (2011 W. North Ave) tonight. This stop of the tour also features Army of the Pharaohs members Esoteric and Reef The Lost Cauze as well as Bound By Honor. Doors open at 9pm and the show starts at 10. Tickets are $15. 17+
