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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Friday, March 29

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West Side Story @ Cadillac Palace Theatre

Broadway In Chicago brings the perennial favorite West Side Story to the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) for a short run: July 19-August 14. Tickets from $32 with group pricing available. Show starts at 7:30pm, for tickets and info call 312-977-1700 or visit Broadway in Chicago.

Story Lab @ Black Rock

As a platform for new storytellers, Story Lab stands apart from other series in the city in its accessibility and unmitigated audience support for the performers. Who knows, next month it could be you standing up there in front of a live audience! Join Story Lab for an intimate evening of storytelling in the cozy back room of one of Chicago's best pubs, the Black Rock (3614 N. Damen). Each month, an entirely different lineup of up-and-coming storytellers share their freshest pieces. This month's readers include: Beth Cummings, Amy Gorelow, Jerrod Howe, Mary Lorenz, Michael McCauley, and Casey Pilkenton. Hosted by Scott Whitehair of the reading series This Much is True. Show starts at 7:30pm, and is free. For more information visit Black Rock Pub or Story Lab Chicago.

Nikki Herd & T. C. Tolbert @ Women & Children First

Tonight's poetry reading at Women & Children First (5233 N. Clark St.) will feature Nikki Herd and T. C. Tolbert. The reading starts at 7:30pm and admission is free.

Palabra Pura @ La Bruquena Restaurant

Palabra Pura is a bilingual poetry reading series that takes place monthly and features Chicano and Latino artists. At each reading, a local poet is paired with a visiting writer, and an open mic is thrown in to foster interaction. Tonight's reading starts at 7:30pm at La Bruquena restaurant (2726 W. Division) and is curated by Rafael Franco Steeves with Rey Andujar and Carlos Vázquez Cruz. Admission is free!

 

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