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.
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TODAY
Sunday, December 21
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, September 04 2012
Wit Rabbit Reading Series
As part of the Poetry Foundation's ongoing series of events, the first Tuesday of every month means a group of talented writers reading their stuff for our enjoyment. Tonight from 7-9pm at Quenchers, 2041 N. Western Ave, Free and open to the public.
Theater Oobleck Book Release Party @ Hideout
The Hideout hosts a book release party by local theater group Theater Oobleck. The newly published book More If You've Got It contains five Oobleck plays, and tonight's party will feature scenes from Oobleck plays, live music, and a sneak preview of the next Oobleck production. The party starts at 7pm, and admission is free. Full details at the Hideout website. Hideout: 1354 West Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.
Tuesday Funk
Tuesday Funk returns to the upstairs bar at Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark St., tonight at 7:30pm. This month's show is a special World Science Fiction Convention edition, featuring readings by Rae Carson, Daryl Gregory, Rajan Khanna, Adam Rakunas and Gregory A. Wilson. Bill Shunn and Sara Ross Witt host. Free. 21+
Chicago I Love You @ Lilly's
The Chicago, I Love You festival continues at Lilly's, 2515 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 9:30pm with Songwriters in the Round featuring Dick Prall, Derek Nelson, Julie Meckler and Gia Margaret, as well as an open mic hosted by Earphoria. Free, 21+.
