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
Thursday, September 06 2012
Druckworks Opening Reception
Druckworks: 40 Years of Books & Projects by Johana Drucker opens at the Center for Book and Paper Arts at Columbia College, 1104 S. Wabash, 2nd Flr., with a reception tonight from 5pm to 8pm. Free.
Pop-Up Art Loop Gallery Walk
Check out the latest pop-up galleries downtown on the Pop-Up Art Loop Gallery Walk tonight from 5pm to 8pm. Start the tour at 108 N. State, 23 E. Madison or 77 S. Dearborn; full map here. Free.
Chicago Fringe Festival
The third annual Chicago Fringe Festival brings 50 performance groups to Pilsen for shows Aug. 30 through Sept. 9. More than a dozen pieces of experimental theatre are staged today in five venues starting at 7pm; see schedule for more details. Tickets for individual performances are $10, or buy a five- or 10-pack or full festival pass.
Story Club @ Uncommon Ground on Clark
Come to Uncommon Ground (3800 N. Clark St.) for the September installment of Story Club. The theme this month is "falling", and features readings by JT Berg, Nico Lang, Caitlin Bergh, and Alexandra Tsarpalas. In addition there are 4 open mic slots for storytelling hopefuls. Open mic signup begins at 8pm, show begins at 8:15 at Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark St. The event is free, and reservations are strongly recommended to guarantee seating; call 773-929-3680.
