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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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Modern Vintage Chicago @ Plumber's Hall

Modern Vintage Chicago takes over Plumber's Hall (1340 W. Washington Street) this Sunday April 18th from 10 am to 5 pm to help you get rid of your tax refund! The two day event will include plenty of vintage shopping, beauty makeovers, informal modeling, book signings, and more. Tickets cost $10 or $8 in advance online. Visit Modern Vintage Chicago's website for a complete list of events and special guests.

Chicago Nerds Show & Tell @ Dolce Casa Cafe

The Chicago Nerd Social Club invites all nerds young and old to stop by for a Show & Tell session. Attendees are encouraged to bring along a recent purchase "that excited the nerd inside you", and give a 5-minute talk about it to the assembled nerds. Show & Tell starts tonight at 6pm at Dolce Casa Cafe (4947 N. Damen), and admission is free, although you should visit the Chicago Nerds Website to RSVP for this event.

Mother's Day Hand Prints @ Lillstreet

Mother's Day Hand Prints is part of Lillstreet Art Center's series of Mother's Day inspired workshops. This workshop is for adults and kids (ages 5 and up). A Lillstreet instructor will help families make clay hand prints to give as gifts or hold onto as Mother's Day keepsakes. The workshop is from 2-4pm at Lillstreet Art Center and costs $75 for members and $80 for non-members.


Panda Riot @ the Empty Bottle

Panda Riot joins locals A Lull and New Hampshire DJ E-603 for HEAVEmedia.com's April showcase at the Empty Bottle. Chicagoans Panda Riot are gearing up for the release of their EP Far and Away and this show is a perfect opportunity to catch some of their new material before you can grab the EP. The show starts at 9:30 pm and is 21+. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased here. You can download free music from A Lull and E-603 on their official sites listed above.

ChicaGo Green @ Lincoln Park Zoo

ChicaGo Green educates and entertains about the small steps everyone can take to make a big positive impact on the environment. Learn how to build an environmentally friendly house, frost organic cupcakes from Bleeding Heart Bakery, meet Breathe Easy Man from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and much more. 10am - 5pm at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St. (312) 742-2000. Admission to the zoo is free.

 

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