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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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Friday, March 29

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Die Hard vs. Gremlins @ Lincoln Hall

As part of their 3 Penny Was Here series Lincoln Hall is hosting a special movie event this evening: a double feature of Die Hard and Gremlins, along with local comedians Joe McAdam, the Puterbaugh Sisters, Matt Drufke and Joe Fernandez. More details and RSVP at Do312. Lincoln Hall: 2424 North Lincoln Avenue. (773) 525-2501.

Gapers Block Holiday Party

Gapers Block's annual holiday party is tonight at Black Rock, 3614 N. Damen Ave., from 7pm to 10pm. Join GB readers and staff by the roaring fire in the back room, where we'll have complimentary drinks -- sponsored by Speyburn single malt scotch and Koval Distillery -- and plenty of good cheer. RSVP on Facebook, if you'd like. Free, 21+

The Bad Plus @ Jazz Showcase

Contemporary jazz trio The Bad Plus play a four-night stand at Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Ct., Dec. 20-23. Sets are at 8pm and 10pm. Tickets are $25. 21+

You're Gonna Die: A Holiday Fantasia @ Metro

Salonathon presents You're Gonna Die: A Holiday Fantasia tonight at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., featuring performances by Big Dipper, Baathhaus, Grades, Shea Coulee, burlesque troupe the Fly Honeys, Jyldo, Dean Evans as Honeybuns, Lady/Watch, and DJs LA*Jesus and Swaguerrilla. Salonathon's Jane Beachy hosts. Doors open at 8pm, show's at 9. Tickets are $6 in advance, $10 at the door. 18+

Thrill Jockey 20th Anniversary w/ The Sea and Cake, Tortoise @ Empty Bottle

Thrill Jockey celebrates its 20th Anniversary at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, with flagship bands Tortoise and The Sea and Cake performing "weird sets for the hometown weirdos" with Man Forever opening. Label staffers and musicians will be spinning records throughout the night, with complimentary beverages from Goose Island and Virtue Cider from 8pm to 9pm. Tickets are free with RSVP on first come, first serve basis. 21+.

Roasted Chestnuts @ Lincoln Lodge

Hosts Adam Burke and Cameron Esposito host Roasted Chestnuts, an evening of standup also featuring Rhea Butcher and Bobby Minelli, tonight at 9pm at the Lincoln Lodge, 4008 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $10.

 

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