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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
Saturday, September 13
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BY DAY
Thursday, May 26 2011
Craft Beer Week: Erin Go Beer! Irish Pubs of Chicago
As part of their Craft Beer Week series, the Chicago History Museum (1601 N Clark) hosts an Irish-centric pub crawl tonight from 6pm-9pm. Admission $25-30 (does not include drinks).
Ben Tanzer and David Masciotra @ Book Cellar
Ben Tanzer (You Can Make Him Like You) and David Masciotra (Working on a Dream: The Progressive Political Vision of Bruce Springsteen) read at The Book Cellar tomorrow night. There are promises of "interpretive dance numbers and a laser light show of uncertain proportions." Book Cellar, 4736 N Lincoln Ave., Thursday, May 26 at 7pm.
Honeyboy Edwards & Billy Branch @ Washington Library
David "Honeyboy" Edwards and Billy Branch perform at the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., at noon today as part of the Blues Festival preview event "Speaking of the Blues." Free.
Ta Da! The Assistant's Revenge @ Underground Lounge
If you've ever thought modern dance suffered from a lack of magic tricks and booty shaking, this may change your mind. We Stand Sideways performs "Ta Da! The Assistant's Revenge," playing off the well-worn trope of the magician's assistant to explore objectification and gender equality. If that sounds too heavy, rest assured there will also be nudity (!), though it's not clear if anyone will be sawed in half. Two nights only! $12 at the door, $10 for artists, The Underground Lounge, 952 W. Newport Ave., (773) 327-2739. Show starts at 10pm.
