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.
✶ Thank you for your readership and contributions. ✶
TODAY
Sunday, May 19
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, December 20 2011
Great Society Mind Destroyers @ Empty Bottle
Chicago's Great Society Mind Destroyers have been abusing eardrums with their heavy psychedelic rock for a while now. (Remember, this is a band that was equally as loud as A Place to Bury Strangers earlier this year.) Tonight marks the release of their first full-length, Spirit Smoke. (Please bring your earplugs.) Rodeo, Velocicopter and T'Bone open. The show's 21+, starts at 9PM, is free with RSVP or $8 without. The Empty Bottle's at 1035 N Western.
Stephanie Izard Book Signing @ Whole Foods Lincoln Park
The chef and author will be signing copies of her new book Girl in the Kitchen at the 1550 Wine Bar at the Lincoln Park Whole Foods (1550 N Kingsbury) tonight from 630-8:30pm.
Winter Ball @ Chicago Children's Museum
The Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier, welcomes kids of all ages to brush up on their three counts and learn to waltz today at its Winter Ball. The dance begins at 2pm and is free with museum admission.
Hideout Holiday Sale
It's free to attend this annual crafty sale nestled in the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia. The Hideout Holiday Sale takes place tonight from 6-9pm. Bonus: this year learn about the Hideout 2012 CSA with Peasants Plot Farm. (After the sale, stick around for some banjo twangin' by The Black Willoughbys. $5 suggested donation, starting at 9pm.) 21+
