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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Saturday, May 4
True to its name, Pop Fest '09 brings together Mexico's most talented pop artists for an entire evening of fun and entertainment. Featuring singer, songwriter, and producer Aleks Syntek; reality television sensation and pop icon Yuridia; Mexico's best electronic band, Moenia; and relative newcomers to the music biz, Playa Limbo. $37. 8pm. 1106 W. Lawrence Ave. (773) 561-9500.