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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, April 26
Slowdown
BY DAY
Wednesday, December 18 2013
Hideout Holiday Office Party
The Hideout Holiday Office Party tonight at 6:30pm features sketch comedy from the people behind Funny Ha-Ha, The Interview Show, Schadenfreude, Shame That Tune and more. Tickets are $5. The Hideout is at 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. More details on Facebook. 21+
The Encyclopedia Show @ Stage 773
The Encyclopedia Show returns to Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., at 7:30pm tonight. This month the theme is "Marching Bands," and it's the show's fifth anniversary. Featured performers include Mucca Pazza, Nina Coomes on Dr. W. Otto Miessner, David Kodeski and Rachel Claff on North Korean Marching Bands, Fatimah Asghar and Jamila Woods on The 1738 Virginia Military Statute, Diana Lawrence on the FAMU, and a special visit from John Philip Sousa. Tickets are $9, $6 for students. 21+
South Side Story Club @ Co-Prosperity Sphere
Story Club returns to Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St., tonight for a show themed "cold." Featured readers include Jen Peepas, Jen Howe and Don Hall; Will Hindmarch hosts. Doors open at 7:30pm, show's at 8. $5 suggested donation.
Story Lab @ Black Rock Pub
Story Lab stands apart from other live lit series in the city in its accessibility and unmitigated audience support for the performers at the Black Rock Pub, 3614 N. Damen Ave. This month's readers include: Craig Fitzgerald, Eleanor Hyde, Kelley Johnson, Jillian Lohndorf, Andi Nelson, and Kelly Swails. Hosted by Scott Whitehair of the reading series This Much is True. Show starts at 7:30pm, and is free. Get there early for a seat and to take advantage of the $5 burger and $3.50 Chicago microbrew specials. For more information, visit Story Lab Chicago.
Once in a Lifetime @ Lincoln Hall
Lincoln Hall and Everything Is Terrible! present their occasional series Once in a Lifetime, best described as an MST3K show focusing on Lifetime dramatic films. Tonight's film: the 1996 Tori Spelling jaw-dropper Co-Ed Call Girl, featuring live commentary by local comedians. The show starts at 8:00pm, it's an 18+ show, and admission is a measly $5. Full details and advance tickets available at the Lincoln Hall calendar. Lincoln Hall: 2424 N. Lincoln. (773) 525-2501.
Guts & Glory @ Powell's Bookstore
Come to Powell's Bookstore, 2850 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 7pm for Chicago's boldest and most bad-ass storytelling event. This brave and bold live-lit show is hosted by Brooke Allen and Keith Ecker. Tonight's featured performers include Danny Black, Randall Colburn, Eileen Dougharty, Robyn Okrant, Sarah Terez Rosenblum. Free.
