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
Friday, May 3
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, June 16 2013
Vintage Garage
The Vintage Garage returns to the parking garage at 5051 N. Broadway today from 9am to 5pm. Shop vintage clothing and accessories, antiques, electronics and more -- plus a "record ramp" featuring CHIRP DJs spinning tunes. Admission is $3.
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo, or CAKE, runs Saturday and today at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., from 11am to 6pm. Check out the exhibit floor, attend panels and indie animated film screenings, and much more. Admission is free.
Taste of Randolph Street
Taste of Randolph Street continues in the West Loop as the final day of a weekend-long celebration of some of the best entertainment Chicago has to offer. An array of vendors, selling food, art, clothing, trinkets and more, occupies six blocks, while up-and-coming indie rock and local bands perform on three stages. The festival benefits the West Loop Community Organization. Admission to Taste of Randolph is a $10 suggested donation.
SausageFest
SausageFest runs Saturday and today from noon to 10pm at Addison and Sheffield. Enjoy encased meats from a variety of vendors, cold beer and live music; today's schedule is below. Proceeds of the Sausage King of Chicago competition benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Noon - Sorry for Partying
2pm - Chicago Blues Allstars
4:10pm - Mathien
6pm - JakTripper
8pm - Trippin Billies
Spring Awakening Festival
Spring Awakening takes over Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Dr., this weekend, June 14-16, with Calvin Harris headlining a packed lineup tonight. Tickets are $65 per day ($100 for VIP access), or $200 for three-day passes. Doors open at noon today.
Real Men Cook
The 24th annual Real Men Cook Father's Day event is today from 3 to 6pm at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 1250 W. 119th St. Enjoy all-you-can-eat food, live gospel music, kids events and more. online or at the door, which opens at 7:30pm. Here's Think Tank's latest video.
