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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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Tuesday, August 23 2011
Kartemquin Films Benefit @ Hideout
The Hideout hosts a benefit to celebrate the 45th birthday of Chicago film-makers Kartemquin Films (currently screening their latest film The Interrupters at the Gene Siskel Film Center). Music will be spun by DJs Numero Group, Naomi Walker, Zak Piper, and Joe Wroblewski. The event starts at 9pm, and admission is $10. See the Hideout Website for details and to purchase advance tickets. Hideout: 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.
Tuesdays on the Terrace: Al Carter Bey and Josh Berman @ MCA
Need dinner plans tonight? Head to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Not only is admission free all day, but Tuesdays in the summer are also home to an open-air farmers market (open on the plaza from 7am-3pm) as well as Tuesdays on the Terrace. Take a seat on the terrace or throw a blanket down in the garden while you nosh, from 5:30pm-9pm. Enjoy live jazz and a dinner buffet catered by Puck's featuring fresh, locally grown produce. Space is limited, so call ahead for reservations 312-397-4034. Tonight's event is hosted by Al Carter Bey and will feature the music of cornet player Josh Berman. Cost of dinner buffet is $23 per person.
Bike-In Movie @ Whole Foods Lincoln Park
Whole Foods Lincoln Park, 1550 N. Kingsbury, hosts a "bike-in movie" screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off tonight on its rooftop. The event starts at 6pm with a reception in the 1550 Bar, featuring New Belgium beer; the rooftop screening begins at 7:45pm. $5 suggested donation; proceeds benefit West Town Bikes. Advance registration requested.
Cobalt & The Hired Guns @ Welles Park
Cobalt & The Hired Guns play a free show in the gazebo in Welles Park tonight; two 45-minute sets start at 6:30pm. More info.
