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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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Wednesday, November 17 2010
Delorean @ Lincoln Hall
Barcelona electro/punk/indie band Delorean haven't exactly been sitting idle, but 2010 has definitely been their break out with the album Subiza showing off years of honing their craft. This will be their 5th show in Chicago this year and each has bested the last. They're lively, tight and very fun. Chicago's Light Pollution and San Francisco's Lemonade open at 9PM. The show's 18+ and $15. Lincoln Hall's at 2424 N Lincoln.
Christine Sneed's Book Release @ Women and Children First
Celebrate the release of Christine Sneed's short-story collection Portraits of a Few of the People I've Made Cry -- the first story in the collection, "Quality of Life, was included in the Salman Rushdie-edited The Best American Short Stories 2008. Women and Children First, 5233 N. Clark St., 7:30-9pm.
Intoxica! Polynesian Pupus & Tiki Cocktails @ Trader Vic's
Pick up the latest edition of the Chicago Drink Deck, a bundle of $10 gift certificates to over 50 bars and restaurants, and stay for tiki cocktails and Polynesian appetizers at Trader Vic's from 8pm to midnight. The $30 in-advance admission ($40 at the door) includes the Drink Deck, a beer, glass of wine or Mai Tai and noshes. Enjoy specialty tiki cocktails by Clandestino Dining for $7 to $9 each. Already have a Drink Deck? Then show it at the door for an extra drink. Trader Vic's is located at 1030 N. State St., 312-642-6500.
