Gapers Block has ceased publication.
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, May 17
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BY DAY
Monday, April 18 2011
Doctor Who 101 @ Tech Nexus
The Chicago Nerd Social Club present Doctor Who 101, a chance for those fans not completely versed in the Doctor's history to learn all about this sci-fi series. The event will be hosted at Tech Nexus (200 S. Wacker, 15th floor), runs from 7pm to 8pm tonight, and is free. Please go to the Chicago Nerds Website for full information and to RSVP.
Cafe Scientifique @ The Map Room
Cafe Scientifique returns to the Map Room (1949 N. Hoyne) tonight at 7pm, as Dan Hooper discusses "Our Dark Cosmos" -- the prevalence of dark matter and dark energy in our Universe, and the latest discoveries in experimental physics that are bringing us closer to understanding what these forces really are all about.
The event is free and open to the public, but limited to the first 50 attendees due to space limitations.
For more information visit the website, or join the Chicago Café Email list.
COINTELPRO 101 @ University of Chicago
Tonight at 6pm, the University of Chicago's Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture presents a free screening of Claude Marks' COINTELPRO 101, a documentary film that takes an in-depth look at the history of this FBI program and how its actions directed various domestic political groups. The screening, followed by a panel discussion with former political prisoners Ricardo Jimenez and Dr. Ahmad Rahman, will take place at the university's Community Lounge, 5710 S. Woodlawn, Room 107. For more information, call (773) 702-8063.
Nick Mazzarella Trio @ Ratchet
Tonight at Ratchet, the Skylark's weekly free jazz series, Nick Mazzarella (reeds) is joined by Anton Hatwich on bass and Frank Rosaly on drums. 10pm. Donations welcome. 2149 S. Halsted St. 21+
Live Taping of "Who Knows Her Better?" @ Mary's Attic
Tellofilms.com announces "Who Knows Her Better?" a new game show hosted by Elizabeth Keener from The L Word that asks the question: who knows a woman better -- her husband or her gay best friend? The premiere episode will be taped in front of a live audience tonight from 6pm to 9pm at Mary's Attic (5400 N. Clark St.). Tickets include two shows of "Who Knows Her Better?" and can be purchased in advance for $10 at BrownPaperTickets.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $15. The minimum age for attendees is 21 years old.
Essay Fiesta @ The Book Cellar
Tonight at 7 pm. Essay Fiesta is a monthly reading series at the Book Cellar (4736 N. Lincoln Ave.). Five artists and their personal essays are featured each month. All money goes to benefit 826CHI.
