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, May 5
Slowdown
BY DAY
Thursday, May 16 2013
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
The Daley Plaza Farmers Market opens for the season today. Shop for fresh produce under the Picasso from 7am to 3pm every Thursday through October 31.
Chicago Craft Beer Week Begins
Celebrate the beauty and strength of beer at the many citywide events planned for this weeklong fete. Specials, flights, theme dinners and other events await you.
Beer Under Glass @ Garfield Park Conservatory (SOLD OUT)
Enjoy beer and small plates tonight from 6:30-9:30pm at the fine Garfield Park Conservatory (300 N. Central Park) courtesy of the Illinois Brewers Guild. Haymarket, Fountainhead, Goose Island and Gotta B Crepes will be in attendance. Event is part of Chicago Craft Beer Week. Tickets $45-75; includes souvenir glass.
Everything Is Terrible! @ UP Comedy Club
The keepers of made-for-VHS films Everything Is Terrible! present Comic Relief Zero: an EIT! stand-up special tonight at UP Comedy Club at Piper's Alley (230 W. North Avenue, 3rd floor). The 60-minute show starts at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:15pm). Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at the UP Comedy Club Website.
Evan Jacover @ Uncommon Ground
Evan Jacover performs at Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark St. tonight. Philip Riley and Gordon Wright open. Show starts at 8pm; $5 suggested donation.
