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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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BY DAY
Wednesday, May 11 2011
Ella Cinders @ Portage Theater
The Northwest Chicago Film Society presents the 1926 film Railroaded! at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight at 7:30pm. Admission is $5.
Chicago New Leaders Council Fundraiser @ Rockit Bar
The New Leaders Council, which is a leadership training institute for the next generation of progressive Chicagoans. On May 11 at 6 P.M., NLC is having a fundraiser at Rockit Bar, 22 W. Hubbard in Chicago, with Rock the Vote. For more information and tickets, visit their event page.
Top Chef: The Tour
Bravo brings its "Top Chef" touring show back to Chicago Monday and today. Join Mike Isabella and Antonia Lofaso today at the Whole Foods Lincoln Park, 1550 N. Kingsbury St., for head-to-head cooking demos at 10:30am, noon and 1:30pm. Free, but reservations required.
Chris Burnham @ The Comic Vault Downtown
Meet Batman Inc. artist Chris Burnham between noon and 3pm at the Comic Vault's downtown location, situated at 108 N. State St. inside Block 37. Come prepared to spend your lunch hour with one of Chicago's biggest up and comers in the comic business.
Chelsea Handler @ Macy's
Late night talk show host Chelsea Handler will be at Macy's (née Marshall Field's) tonight signing copies of her new book Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me before her performance at the Chicago Theater. Contributing comedians Josh Wolf, Brad Wollack and Heather McDonald will also be appearing. Macy's , 111 N. State Street, lower level, Candy Department, 5pm.
Fiery Furnaces @ Schubas
Fiery Furnaces perform a duo show at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., tonight at 8pm. Tickets are $15. 21+
