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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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TODAY
Friday, December 19
Slowdown
BY DAY
Tuesday, October 08 2013
Gene Siskel Film Center -- Hannah Arendt, October 4-17
Hannah Arendt (October 4-17) reunites actress Barbara Sukowa with director Margarethe von Trotta in a compelling true story centering on the 1961 trial of Nazi Adolf Eichman, covered by Arendt for The New Yorker, in which her concept of "the banality of evil," and exposure of Jewish collaboration during the Holocaust, gains her the enmity of both the Jewish and intellectual communities. At Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street. Tickets are $11 General Admission; $7 Students; $6 Film Center Members and $4 for students at the Art Institute.
Word is Out @ Hideout
The Hideout, OutLoud Chicago, and In Our Words present Word Is Out, the reading series for the LGBTQ community. Doors open at 6:30pm, show is at 7:00pm, and admission is $5. Full details at the Hideout Website. Hideout: 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.
Take the Black Stout @ Jerry's Deli
If you love the televised nightmare that is Game of Thrones, head to Jerry's Deli (1938 W. Division) tonight from 7-9pm to preview Ommegang's Take the Black Stout, a beer collaboration between the NY-based brewery and HBO (stranger relationships have happened).
This Much Is True @ Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
This Much Is True is back this month at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro (3905 N. Lincoln) with an outstanding lineup of returning favorites and new faces. Listen to stories from Musical Guest Duck and Goose, and readers Stephanie Douglass, Beth Horner, Larry Kerns, Tania Richard, Megan Stielstra, and Scott Whitehair. Show starts at 7:30pm, and is free. For more info visit This Much is True or Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro.
Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg @ Metro
Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg, featuring Andrew WK on vocals, hits the Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight with FIGO and Porn and Chicken opening. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 7:30pm, show's at 8:30pm. 21+
Comedy Bang! Bang! @ The Vic
Scott Aukerman brings his podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! to the Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., tonight at 8pm. The show features the talents of Paul F. Tompkins and various special guests, with the sketch comedy group the Birthday Boys opening. Tickets are $29. 18+
