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
Wednesday, April 24
Slowdown
BY DAY
Thursday, May 02 2013
Brave New Art World
Brave New Art World, a new open house night in the River North gallery district, debuts tonight from 5 to 8pm. There will be performance art in the streets, critical talks and exhibition openings throughout the neighborhood, centered on Wells and Franklin streets. Free.
"Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!" Live
Normally you only get to hear Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! on the radio. And occasionally, if you're lucky enough to snag a ticket, you can go to a live (audio) taping of the show. However, today, beamed to select theaters in Chicago at 7pm, you can see (like, with your eyes not just your imagination) Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, Tom Bodett, Peter Segal and crowd favorite Carl Kasell. Popcorn and video fit for radio: true recipe for a hot date. Prices vary.
Richard Hell @ Book Cellar
The Book Cellar hosts writer and musician Richard Hell, reading from and signing copies of his book I Dreamed I Was A Very Clean Tramp, tonight at 7:00pm. Full details at the Book Cellar Website. Book Cellar: 4736-38 N. Lincoln. (773) 293-2665.
14 15 111 @ Intuit
Composer/songwriter Daniel Knox and photographer John Atwood premiere the first two installments of their latest work, 14 15 111, at Intuit: the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, 756 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight and Friday at 7pm. See MartinJon's preview in A/C. Tickets are $15.
Story Club
Story Club returns to the Holiday Club, 4000 N. Sheridan Rd., tonight, featuring GB contributor Lara Levitan and journalist/blogger Melanie Coffee; there are open mic slots available as well. Sign-up opens at 7:30pm, show starts at 8. Free, 21+
