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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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Thursday, April 25

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El Bulli Documentary @ Siskel Film Center

Cooking in Progress, a documentary about the famed El Bulli restaurant, opens today for a run until December 1 at the Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State.

Sing-Along Sound of Music @ Music Box

The Music Box Theatre presents the return of that holiday classic, the sing-along Sound of Music! Along with singing along to the film, attendees will get a packet of audience participation props, get to judge a costume contest, and have a sing-along warm-up session before the film. The film plays tonight at 7pm, and has additional screenings through Sunday, November 27. See the Music Box Website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets in advance. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

Tinariwen @ Metro

The tribal rhythms of Tinariwen are just the thing you need to shake off that turkey and stuffing, so head to the Metro tonight for their show along with Sophie Hunger. (Bring your little cousin, as the show is 18+.) Tickets are $26 (adv), $29 (day of show). 18+. Doors open at 8pm, music starts at 9pm. The Metro is located at 3730 N. Clark St. 773-549-4140

 

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