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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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TODAY
Monday, May 6
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, January 15 2012
Empty Bottle Book Club
Did you know The Empty Bottle has a book club? For its first meeting this year, stop by Sunday Jan 15th at 1pm for a discussion around Jennifer Egan's novel "A Visit from the Goon Squad." Their bar is open as is their neighboring kitchen at Bite Cafe.
Tomorrow Never Knows 2012: Carter Tanton @ Lincoln Hall
Carter Tanton's Freeclouds album carries psychedelic and folky tones in the neighborhood of Kurt Vile's more poppy tunes. It's a great road trip album and shows the potential for a promising figure for years to come. Carter Tanton opens for Two Gallants at Lincoln Hall for the last evening of Tomorrow Never Knows 2012. Boy and Death Ships also open. The show's $15, 18+ and starts at 9pm. Lincoln Hall is located at 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. [See the full TNK 2012 lineup.]
Pueblo Latino Chicago @ Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents Pueblo Latino Chicago, the inaugural event for a new Pan-Latino initiative at the school. The event will include music, dance and workshops representing the US, Mexico, Central & South America, Spain, and the Carribean. Pueblo Latino Chicago happens this afternoon at 4pm in the school's main building at 4544 North Lincoln Avenue. Admission is a suggested $10. Full information and advance tickets are available at the Old Town School Website.
Sketchfest
The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, aka Sketchfest, runs from Jan. 5 to Jan. 15 this year at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. At least a dozen shows run every night; see the schedule for tonight's performances. Tickets are $12-13 each, available online or through the box office at 773-327-5252.
