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
Thursday, May 2
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, March 24 2013
An Evening of Fish, Fowl and Other Deliciousness @ La Sirena Clandestina
Honey Butter Fried Chicken teams up with La Sirena Clandestina (954 W. Fulton Market) for a collaborative dinner of (natch) fried chicken, pimiento mac and cheese, fried smelt tartar, and other exciting delights tonight. Tickets $55; RSVP required. Call LSC at 312-226-5300 to reserve.
Randolph Street Market
The Randolph Street Market runs Saturday and today from 10am to 5pm in Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington St. Browse dozens of vendors selling antiques, jewelry and vintage clothing. There's also a gourmet food court and a vinyl music market. Admission is $8 in advance ($3 for students) or $10 ($5 for students) at the door. Children under 12 free.
Poetry As Comedy @ Poetry Foundation
This afternoon at 3pm, the Poetry Foundation (61 W. Superior St.) presents Poetry As Comedy. This being the Poetry Foundation, don't expect to hear drunkards sharing limericks scribbled on the el that day, but the classics. Under the direction of Second City founder Bernard Sahlins, a trio of actors will bring to life bring the works of W. H. Auden, John Updike and Dorothy Parker, among others. Free.
Saki University
saki, 3716 W. Fullerton Ave., launches its first Saki University "skill share workshop" series today at 3:30pm. Gaslight Coffee Roasters staff will demo brewing setups and offer tips on brewing and tasting from 3:30 to 5pm, then Froilan Landeros of The Recyclery Collective will give a bicycle 101 tutorial from 5 to 7pm. Free.
Zombiethon @ Lincoln Hall
The Psychotronic Film Society presents Zombiethon at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight, featuring a screening of the samurai-zombie film Versus, a zombie costume contest and more. Tickets are $10, doors open at 7pm. 18+
The English Beat @ SPACE
The English Beat's Saturday night show at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave. in Evanston, is sold out, but they also perform tonight and tickets are still available. They'll set you back $38, or $68 for reserved table seating. Doors open at 8pm.
