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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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Tuesday, February 19 2013
Re-Thinking Soup Honors Edna Lewis @ Hull House
The chef of the legendary Cafe Nicholson gets props at today's Re-Thinking Soup, which begins at noon at Hull House, 800 S. Halsted. One of her recipes will be simmering on the stove, readings of her cookbooks and music are also on the menu. Free.
Write Club @ Hideout
The Hideout welcomes Write Club, the monthly literary slugfest featuring Chicago's finest authors duking it out verbally for cash prizes (for charities of their choosing). Sparring tonight: Scott Whitehair (ALLOW) vs. Jen Bosworth (DENY); Bobby Biedrzycki (TRASH) vs. Jessica Palmer (TREASURE); and James Finn Garner (LIQUID) vs. Ian Belknap (SOLID). The fight begins at 7:00pm; admission is $10 at the door. Details at the Hideout Website. Hideout: 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.
Underground Comedy @ Beat Kitchen
Chicago Underground Comedy performs tonight and every Tuesday night at 9:30pm at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave. $5 at the door. 21+
