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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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Wednesday, December 21 2011
Story Lab @ Black Rock
Story Lab stands apart from other series in the city in its accessibility and unmitigated audience support for the performers. Join storytellers and story lovers at the Black Rock (3614 N. Damen) where each month, an entirely different lineup of up-and-coming storytellers share their freshest pieces. This month's readers include: Brian Barasch, Alexandra Boroff, John Brewster, Pete Debolt, Carrie MacDonald, and Sarah Michaelson. Hosted by Scott Whitehair of the reading series This Much is True. Show starts at 7:30pm, and is free. Get there early for a seat and to take advantage of the $5 burger and $3.50 Chicago microbrew specials. For more information visit Black Rock Pub or Story Lab Chicago.
PeeWee Herman's Christmas Special @ Katerina's
Katerina's, 1920 W. Irving Park Rd., holds its annual holiday food drive tonight at 7:30pm, featuring PeeWee Herman's Christmas Special, the Revelettes go-go troupe and more. Donations of canned and dry goods benefit the Greater Chicagoland Food Depository. See the calendar for details. No cover, 21+.
B1G T1ME (last show for a year) @ Quenchers
Definitely great if you're truly sick of Christmas music. Tom Waits cover band B1G T1ME performs its last show before a year-long hiatus in 2012. The 2011 finale takes place tonight at Quenchers, 2401 N. Western Ave., Chicago. $5 donation. 21+ Read more in Transmission.
