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
Tuesday, September 16
Slowdown
BY DAY
Wednesday, July 10 2013
Taste of Chicago Begins
Food, crowds and heat intersect at this four-day celebration of all things Chicago, which kicks off at 11am today at Grant Park. Free admission (but the food tickets and entertainment will cost you!).
Hot Dog Photography Exhibit
Peruse an exhibit of over 30 photographs of iconic Chicago hot dog culture while enjoying the breathtaking view at the Cliff Dwellers Club, one of Chicago's hidden cultural gems. The images are featured in a new book, Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture In America by Patty Carroll and Bruce Kraig (who will also be judging the GB Hot Dog Cookoff!). Free, with a cash bar from 5:30 to 7:30pm at 200 S. Michigan Ave, 22nd floor.
Veggie Bingo @ Hideout
All the cool kids will be at the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) tonight for Veggie Bingo, a summerlong series brought to you by the good folks at Soup and Bread and NeighborSpace. Play the game, enjoy a grilled hot dog donated by Hot Doug's, donate money to help sustain a local community garden, and win food-related prizes (fresh produce from Irv and Shelly's, among others). Event runs 5:30-8pm.
Reading Under the Influence @ Sheffield's
Reading Under the Influence meets the SECOND Wednesday this month due to the 4th of July holiday. Listen to drink-inducing stories by the likes of Brian Hieggelke, editor of NEWCITY; Ian Belknap, founder and overlord of WRITE CLUB!; Tina Jens, author of The Blues Ain't Nothin'; and Columbia College adjuct faculty, Germania Solorzano. This month's theme is Under Construction, and there will be trivia contests with prizes. Located in the back-back room off the courtyard patio at Sheffield's, 3258 N. Sheffield Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m.; readings start at 7:30 p.m. $3 cover.
