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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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Tuesday, May 10 2011
This Much is True @ Hopleaf
It's the second Tuesday of the month, time for the May installment of This Much Is True at the Hopleaf (5148 N. Clark), the storytelling series that offers an intimate peek into each of their writer's lives, revealing the humorous, embarrassing and poignant moments that make up a life remembered. This month's featured readers are: Patrick Brennan, Jamie Buell, Dorrie Ferguson, Kelsie Huff, Arlene Malinowski, Deanna Moffitt, and Scott Whitehair. Show starts at 7:30pm and is free. For more info visit This Much is True or Hopleaf.
Top Chef: The Tour
Bravo brings its "Top Chef" touring show back to Chicago today and Tuesday. Join Mike Isabella and Antonia Lofaso today in Millennium Park at Chase Promenade North, Michigan and Randolph, for head-to-head cooking demos at 10:30am, noon and 1:30pm. Free, but reservations required.
Funny Ha-Ha @ Hideout
Funny Ha-Ha returns to the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., tonight at 7pm. This episode features readings and performances by ComedySportz's Natalie Kossar, comedian Ever Mainard, Second City's Homer Marrs,
Time Out Chicago and Featherproof Books Editor Jonathan Messinger, and films by Steve Delahoyde. Claire Zulkey is your host, as always. Admission is $5; proceeds benefit the Neighborhood Writing Alliance. 21+
Fiery Furnaces @ Schubas
Fiery Furnaces perform a duo show at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., tonight at 8pm. Tickets are $15. 21+
