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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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Re-Thinking Soup @ Hull House

UIC hosts Re-Thinking Soup, a free weekly lunch where participants eat soup cooked from ingredients found at Hull House's urban gardens and chat about an assortment of topics. Event runs today from noon-1:30pm at Hull House, 800 South Halsted.

The Moth Story Slam @ Martyr's

National, non-profit storytelling show, The Moth's Chicago chapter, will be hosting a story slam tonight at Martyr's, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.

The idea is for participating audience members to tell a conflict/resolution story within the time allocated based on the night's theme with the goal to captivate.

The theme for submission is "Cars" (previous themes have been "firsts" and "blunders"). The story slam begins at 8pm and there's a $7 cover at the door. For more information check out the full story in A/C.

Inglourious Basterds @ Film Center

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a series of 2009 films that are potential award winners in the new year. Tonight's film: Quentin Tarantino's WW2 epic Inglourious Basterds. The film screens this evening at 6:30pm. See the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.

Guinness 250th Anniversary Toast @ Smoke Daddy

If you haven't yet celebrated the 250th anniversary of Guinness beer, Smoke Daddy (1804 W. Division) is giving you a chance to raise a pint. Mingle with Guinness reps and enjoy Ireland's favorite brew. The party starts at 7pm and is free. Pints of Guinness, Smithwick's Ale, and Guinness' 250th Anniversary Stout will be on special for $6/pint. A flight of all three will also cost $6. For more information call (773) 772-MOJO (6656).

 

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