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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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Sunday, August 04 2013
Marc Maron @ Mayne Stage
Comedian and podcaster Marc Maron does a four-night stand at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Aug. 1-4, with Adam Burke opening. Tonight's show is at 8pm; doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $30. 18+
Black & Boom Ultimate Rock-Paper-Scissors Smackdown
Boom Troupe and Black Fox Theatre present theBlack & Boom Ultimate Rock-Paper-Scissors Smackdown at Haymarket Pub & Brewery, 737 W. Randolph St., tonight at 7pm. It's $10 to enter the competition, and also $10 for a wristband for the "keg party" happening simultaneously. Proceeds benefit both theater troupes. 21+
Wildclaw in the Wild @ 3031
Wildclaw Theatre presents Wildclaw in the Wild: Stories by the Fire, their summer reading series at 3031 N. Honore. Doors open at 7:00pm, the show starts at 7:30pm, and admission is a suggested donation of $5. Details at the Wildclaw Theatre site.
Iraq Veterans Against the War Benefit @ Hideout
The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., hosts a benefit for Iraq Veterans Against the War, featuring "an evening of music, poetry, improvised skits, stories, and performances that dive into the past and future of creative resistance to militarism." Marvin Tate's D-Settlement performs, and there'll be a screening of the film Four Days in Chicago, readings and art by Warrior Writers, and music by DJ Naomi Walker. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm. $10 donation at the door. 21+
Here's the Story @ Stage 773
A potluck/featured readers/open mic storytelling event, Here's The Story takes place the first Sunday of the month at Stage 773 (1225 W. Belmont). Tickets are $10 or free with a potluck dish. Doors open at 7:30pm, stories start at 8pm.
