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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
Friday, September 12
Slowdown
BY DAY
Wednesday, February 10 2010
Colt Noble & the Megalords Launch Party @ Challengers Comics
By the power of Greyskull, local comic book artist Tim Seeley and Image bring the Masters of the Universe to comics in a one-shot parody. Watch the commercial, then come celebrate at 1845 N. Western Ave. 2R, 5-7pm. Tim Seeley will be there to sign copies.
M. Hulot's Holiday @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a month long retrospective of Jacques Tati's M.Hulot films. Tonight's film is the 1953 classic Mr. Hulot's Holiday, which may be the perfect antidote to the winter weather. The film screens at 6pm; see the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Rumble Lounge @ Rodan
Every second Wednesday night starting at 10pm at Rodan, Rumble Lounge explores the minimal, subtle and moody sides of dubstep and techno and the increasing overlap between the two. DJs Olin and Akademy promise a night for casual listeners, aficionados, and the curious alike to enjoy a relaxing environment and appreciate the texture in the more subdued stylings of dubstep, dub-techno, uk funky, minimal house and techno. Rodan is located at 1520 N. Milwaukee. Rumble Lounge is free and 21+.
All Systems Go @ Smartbar
Unfortunately, the snow that we all love to hate has another crime to atone for. Smartbar has just released a statement confirming that the ridiculous snow storms on the east coast have canceled Holy Ghost!'s flights out of New York, who were slated to perform tonight. But All Systems Go! - a monthly event showcasing great house, disco and beyond - is soldiering on with no cover all night tonight! Presented by local DJ collective the Chicago Workgroup, Scotty Brandon, Samone Roberts, Kid Color and Weaponry intend to give this nuisance weather the what for. Mister Joshua, Ross Kelly and OneFiftyOne host and the drink specials include $4 Dos Equis, $5 Tito's Vodka and $5 Jack. The party starts at 10pm and is 21+ at Smartbar: 3130 N. Clark. Check out this recent Transmission article for more information on the CWG Djs.
Soup and Bread @ Hideout
The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) holds its Soup and Bread weekly fundraiser tonight for a local food-related charity where local chefs and foodies prepare a selection of soups for your casual slurping from the bar's crock pots. Donations encouraged. Event runs 5:30-8pm.
